Here is the complete Box Office Report of the weekend that belonged to the Raja.
The Numbers Game: A "Royal" Sweep 💰
Global Gross (3 Days): ₹315 Crores.
Hindi Belt Surprise: While the Telugu states were expected to perform, the biggest shocker is the Hindi version. The film minted ₹42 Crores net in Hindi alone over the weekend, beating the opening of many straight Bollywood films.
US/Canada: The premiere numbers we reported earlier ($1.7M) ballooned to a massive $5.5 Million weekend, making it the highest opener for a horror-comedy in the US.
Why It Clicked: The Return of "Vintage" Prabhas
For the last few years, we have seen Prabhas as a warrior (Baahubali), a brooding gangster (Salaar), or a futuristic savior (Kalki).
The Shift: Audiences have fallen in love with seeing him smile again.
The Reviews: The word-of-mouth is unanimous: "Prabhas's comic timing is the film's biggest VFX." Families are flocking to see the "Darling" persona they missed for a decade.
The Viral Moment: "Why So Serious?" 🤡
If you haven't seen the film yet, beware of spoilers! The climax sequence, featuring Prabhas in the "Joker-esque" white face paint, has gone completely viral on Instagram and X.
The Scene: Without giving too much away, let's just say the "Ghost" mocking the "Villain" (Sanjay Dutt) using that look is being hailed as the finest acting moment of Prabhas's career.
"He didn't need a sword this time. He just needed a laugh," wrote a trade analyst.
The "Dhurandhar" Effect
Interestingly, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar didn't crash! Despite losing screens, the spy thriller held its ground, adding another ₹25 Crores over the weekend.
The Milestone: Dhurandhar currently stands at ₹835 Crores (India Net). It seems audiences are watching Raja Saab in the afternoon and Dhurandhar at night!
The Storm is Coming: Vijay Arrives Wednesday! ⚠️
Prabhas has won the weekend, but can he win the week? Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan hits screens worldwide this Wednesday (Jan 14) for the Pongal/Sankranti festival.
The Scenario: Tamil Nadu screens will shift to Vijay. The Hindi belt stays with Prabhas.
The Verdict: The real "Clash of the Titans" begins in 48 hours.
SantaBanta Verdict: Prabhas has proven that he doesn't need a ₹500 Crore budget to deliver a blockbuster. The Raja Saab is a hit, and the "Darling" era is officially back!
