Prabhas and Maruthi’s upcoming film, The Raja Saab, is being produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under People Media Factory. The producer recently revealed the real reason behind the repeated postponements of the film’s release.
Originally planned for a Summer 2025 release, the horror-comedy was later shifted to December and is now finally set to hit screens on January 9, 2026. According to the producer, VFX delays were the main cause of the postponement.
The Raja Saab Producer talks about the reasons for the postponements
“The first VFX supervisor didn’t complete any work until October 2024. He kept taking his monthly payment and even threatened the director with quitting if things didn’t go his way. We were initially aiming for an April release, but because of this issue, we had to postpone. Later, we replaced the VFX supervisor,” said Vishwa Prasad. He also assured fans that the final output would be top-notch:
“We can guarantee that there will be no issues with the VFX in The Raja Saab, except for a few cinematic liberties meant to enhance the viewing experience.”
The producer further clarified that The Raja Saab is a franchise film, but not a continuation of an existing story. While the characterizations may carry forward, the story will be complete in this part itself, with no tease for a sequel.
However, he confirmed that the next film will once again feature the same team of Prabhas and Maruthi, and discussions are already underway.
“We know that January 9th is not typically considered a strong date during the Sankranthi season. But we have complete confidence in our content. It’s the perfect festive season for audiences to enjoy The Raja Saab, and Prabhas fans will definitely love watching his film during this time.”
Many fans were surprised to learn that VFX issues were the real reason behind the film’s repeated postponements.