The Raja Saab was released on January 9, 2026 across multiple languages. The talk around the film has been mixed, but the box office numbers told a different story early on. In just four days, it crossed Rs 200 crore worldwide. With new films releasing, the momentum has slowed, yet the film is still holding on, largely because of Prabhas’ pull.
Meanwhile, director Maruthi’s recent comments drew a strong reaction from Chiranjeevi fans. During a recent promotional meet, he mentioned that he would be directing the Mega Star next, which did not go down well with many. The response was largely driven by Maruthi’s recent outing with Prabhas, which failed to meet expectations.
As a result, fans were quick to express their disappointment over the proposed collaboration. Given Chiranjeevi’s blockbuster success with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, expectations around his next project are high, and the idea of him teaming up with a director coming off an underwhelming film was not received positively.
Social media was flooded with reactions, with fans openly urging Chiranjeevi to be cautious while finalising his upcoming projects.
There is no official word on the project. For now, Chiranjeevi is focused on the success of his film with Anil Ravipudi, which has already crossed the Rs 100 gross crore mark globally.