The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 6: Prabhas Film Struggles to Hold Ground, Sees Sharp Weekday Drop

Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab is witnessing a steady decline at the Indian box office as it enters its first working week, with weekday collections raising concern in trade circles. Early estimates suggest that the film has earned around ₹119.48 crore India net in its first five days across languages.

On Day 5, the film collected approximately ₹4.88 crore net in India, marking a sharp fall from its opening weekend momentum, as per Sacnilk.

With this, the total domestic collection now stands at an estimated ₹119.48 crore. Despite a wide release and a strong cast, the film is struggling to sustain footfalls in key markets.

The Raja Saab day-wise box office collection (India net)

Day 0 (Thursday): ₹9.15 crore
Day 1 (Friday): ₹53.75 crore
Day 2 (Saturday): ₹26 crore
Day 3 (Sunday): ₹19.1 crore
Day 4 (Monday): ₹6.6 crore
Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹4.88 crore
Day 6 (Wednesday): Early estimates awaited

Weak weekday trend raises concern

Box office tracking platforms indicate that collections have dropped consistently since Sunday. After earning close to ₹19 crore on Day 3, the film witnessed a steep fall on Monday, followed by another dip on Tuesday, signalling limited audience retention during weekdays.

By the end of Day 4, the India net total stood at around ₹114.60 crore. Day 5 added less than ₹5 crore, underlining how quickly weekday earnings are tapering off.

Language-wise performance shows limited support

The Telugu version remains the primary contributor, but signs of fatigue are emerging even in core Telugu-speaking centres. Hindi collections are notably weak for a Prabhas-led release, while Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam versions are contributing only marginal numbers.

Smaller language markets have not been able to offset the decline in the main territories, adding further pressure on the overall box office performance.

Occupancy remains low across regions

Theatre occupancy reflects the same downward trend. Telugu shows are averaging just over 21 per cent occupancy, with morning shows particularly affected. Afternoon and evening shows see only marginal improvement, while night shows offer limited relief.

Hindi occupancy remains in the low teens across most centres, with morning shows witnessing poor turnout. Even night shows have failed to record strong footfalls.

Tamil screenings continue to underperform, with overall occupancy hovering around 12 per cent. Evening and night shows have not picked up pace, suggesting limited audience interest.

Audience response impacts box office run

Online reactions and word of mouth appear to be weighing on the film's box office prospects. Viewers have pointed to issues with the screenplay, pacing and character development, affecting repeat viewership and walk-in audiences.

Criticism has also been directed at visual effects and execution, which seems to have impacted overall audience engagement during the crucial weekday phase.

Cast, expectations and what lies ahead

Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab stars Prabhas alongside Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Boman Irani and Riddhi Kumar. Expectations were high given the scale and ensemble.

However, unless there is a turnaround over the next few days, the film may struggle to regain momentum. The upcoming weekend will be key in determining whether collections stabilise or continue to slide further.

The figures mentioned are based on early trade estimates and tracking data. Final numbers may vary once official statements are issued.