Story by Harshit Uttam I Updated : 11 January 2026
Maruthi’s horror-comedy The Raja Saab, featuring Prabhas, hit theatres this Friday ahead of Sankranthi. Within 24 hours, the film was leaked online, leading Hyderabad cybercrime police to target piracy platforms. Meanwhile, a US restaurant allegedly screened the pirated copy on television.
Restaurant in the US allegedly screened The Raja Saab on its television.
An Instagram page for NRIs shared — and later deleted — a video alleging that a restaurant in Ohio, US, was airing a pirated copy of The Raja Saab on its TV. The post, captioned “Too much ra 🙏,” quickly went viral. Meanwhile, distributor Prathyangira Cinemas confirmed the film has surpassed $2 million in US collections within two days, contributing to a worldwide gross of ₹138.30 crore.
Hyderabad cops confirm piracy leak of The Raja Saab and Dhurandhar
In the wake of iBomma founder Ravi Emandi’s arrest, Hyderabad cybercrime police have shifted focus to Naveen, suspected of operating piracy hubs 5movierulz and 1tamilmv from Sri Lanka. A senior officer told TOI that camcorder versions of new films are being uploaded online, with The Raja Saab and Dhurandhar among those illegally streamed.
About The Raja Saab
Directed by Maruthi and backed by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment, The Raja Saab features Prabhas alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Zarina Wahab. The story follows a man’s search for his missing grandfather, which leads him to unsettling truths about his family’s past. The film’s release was met with mixed to lukewarm reviews from critics.
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