Here is your final SantaBanta cheat sheet before you step into the theater!
The "Premier" Madness Begins!
If you have a ticket for tonight, consider yourself lucky.
USA Storm: The film has already crossed $1.7 Million in pre-sales in North America alone. Trade analysts predict a $2 Million+ premiere gross, cementing Prabhas’s dominance overseas.
India Update: In Hyderabad and Bengaluru, premiere tickets priced at ₹800-₹1000 are selling out faster than you can say "Darling!"
Runtime Locked: The final cut is a crisp 3 hours and 3 minutes. Censor reports suggest the first half is "Vintage Comic Prabhas," while the second half is an emotional rollercoaster.
The "Joker" Face-Off: Did He Just Troll Arshad Warsi?
The internet is still recovering from Trailer 2.0, specifically the final shot where Prabhas sports a white face-paint look similar to Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker.
The Context: Fans are convinced this is a direct, savage reply to Arshad Warsi’s comment last year (where he called Prabhas’s Kalki look "like a joker").
Fan Verdict: "He took the insult, wore it as a mask, and made it iconic," tweeted a popular film critic.
The Clash: Raja Saab vs. Jana Nayagan
It’s the Battle of the Titans! Prabhas is locking horns with Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan (Pongal release).
Current Status: While Vijay is leading in Tamil Nadu and some overseas pockets, Prabhas has the upper hand in the Hindi belt and Telugu states.
Double Trouble: Don't forget Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which is still eating up screens in North India. Prabhas has to fight on two fronts!
Cast & Crew: A "Bhoot" Bungalow Full of Stars
Director Maruthi hasn't just relied on Prabhas. The "Haunted Mansion" is packed with heavyweights:
The Villain: Sanjay Dutt is reportedly playing a character that is "scarier than Kancha Cheena but funnier than Munna Bhai."
The Glamour: A trio of leading ladies—Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar—bring the romance.
The Music: Thaman S has promised that the background score in the horror scenes will "blow the roof off."
SantaBanta Verdict: Vintage Prabhas. Horror. Comedy. And a 3-hour runtime. The Raja Saab is here to rule. Are you ready for the "Royal" scare?
