After much anticipation and several delays, the trailer for the Prabhas and Sanjay Dutt-led film, "The Raja Saab," has finally dropped, and it's a genre-bending mix of horror, comedy, and supernatural action.The nearly four-minute trailer gives audiences their first real glimpse into the eerie and intriguing world of the film. It opens with Prabhas's character undergoing hypnosis, haunted by visions of a mysterious mansion and strange creatures, all set to a classic Hindi song. The story seems to center around a young man who, due to financial issues, wants to claim his ancestral property, a potentially haunted old theatre or palace.The trailer quickly establishes a unique tone, blending moments of genuine horror and jump scares with lighter, comedic scenes featuring female leads Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar. It hints that Prabhas may be playing a dual role, portraying both a modern, carefree young man and possibly his own powerful ancestor.Sanjay Dutt makes a powerful entrance as the film's antagonist, described as a formidable exorcist, psychiatrist, and hypnotist all in one. The promo sets up a major confrontation between his character and Prabhas, who appears to gain some supernatural powers himselfDirected by Maruthi, "The Raja Saab" is being touted as a massive pan-Indian entertainer, filmed on what is described as one of the largest horror sets ever built in India. The film is slated for a worldwide release on January 9, 2026, across multiple languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and MalayalamHowever, the initial reaction from fans has been divided. While many are excited to see Prabhas back in a more playful and energetic role, a significant number of viewers have expressed concerns about the quality of the visual effects. Online discussions have drawn comparisons to the VFX in "Adipurush," with some calling the CGI in the trailer "poor" and "cartoonish," hoping the final version will be more polished
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