The excitement surrounding Prabhas’s upcoming horror-fantasy entertainer, The Raja Saab, has reached an all-time high as the Andhra Pradesh government officially sanctioned a massive ticket price hike for its Sankranti release. To accommodate the unprecedented demand, the state has permitted special “Paid Premiere” shows on the evening of January 8, 2026, with ticket prices capped at a premium rate of ₹1000 in multiplexes.
Single-screen theatres are also expected to see premiere rates hovering around ₹800. This move marks a significant shift in the regional exhibition sector, positioning the film as a massive cinematic event rather than a standard theatrical release.
Beyond the initial premieres, the government has authorized a general price increase for the first ten days of the film’s run, from January 9 to January 18. During this peak festive window, multiplex tickets will see a hike of ₹200, bringing the total cost to approximately ₹377, while single-screen tickets will increase by ₹150 to reach around ₹297.
To ensure that the massive fan base has ample opportunity to watch the film, the authorities have also granted permission for five shows per day across the state. This strategic pricing and scheduling are intended to help the producers at People Media Factory recover the film’s substantial budget, which includes high-end VFX and a sprawling “haunted haveli” set.
Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab represents a bold new chapter for “Rebel Star” Prabhas as he explores the horror-comedy genre alongside a stellar cast including Sanjay Dutt and Malavika Mohanan. While the ₹1000 ticket price has sparked intense discussion among the general public regarding the rising costs of cinema, the industry sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive.
With the film already crossing the $1 million mark in overseas advance bookings, the combination of premium pricing and the holiday rush is expected to result in a record-breaking opening weekend. As fans gear up for the January 9 release, all eyes are on the box office to see if The Raja Saab will redefine the commercial benchmarks for Telugu cinema. To know such latest updates tuned to tellyboosters.com Thank you!
