The Raja Saab has wrapped up its first full week at the Indian box office on a solid note, showing strong initial momentum followed by a predictable weekday slowdown. Despite facing a noticeable dip on its second Friday, the film has already crossed major milestones in domestic and worldwide earnings, reaffirming its box office strength—particularly in Telugu-speaking regions.
Strong Week One Sets the Foundation
The film enjoyed an impressive opening week, collecting approximately ₹130.25 crore net in India across all languages within its first seven days. Backed by strong pre-release buzz and wide theatrical presence, The Raja Saab benefitted significantly from a massive opening Friday and a healthy first weekend, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The opening day itself set the tone, with the film earning over ₹9 crore net, followed by a blockbuster first Friday that pushed collections past ₹50 crore net in a single day. While collections tapered off after the weekend—as expected—the film maintained steady numbers through the weekdays, helping it close Week 1 on a high.
Day 8 Collection: Second Friday Sees a Dip
On Day 8 (second Friday), The Raja Saab earned an estimated ₹3.5 crore net in India across all versions. This marked a decline of around 36% compared to the previous day, which is typical for films entering their second week without major holidays or fresh promotional pushes.
By the end of Day 8, the film’s total India net collection stands at approximately ₹133.75 crore, reflecting a successful run so far despite slowing momentum.
Language-Wise Performance
Telugu continues to be the film’s strongest market, contributing the lion’s share of the earnings. By Day 8, the Telugu version alone had generated nearly ₹110 crore net, underlining the film’s massive appeal in its core belt.
The Hindi version has shown comparatively modest traction, with cumulative earnings just over ₹22 crore net. Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam versions contributed smaller but steady numbers, adding incremental value to the overall total.
State-Wise Box Office Trends
From a regional perspective, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (APTG) remain the biggest contributors, accounting for over ₹114 crore gross by the eighth day. Karnataka follows at a distant second, while Tamil Nadu and Kerala have delivered limited returns.
The total India gross collection has reached approximately ₹159.75 crore, indicating that the film continues to attract audiences, albeit at a slower pace during weekdays.
Worldwide Box Office Update
On the global front, The Raja Saab has crossed the ₹190 crore worldwide gross mark within eight days. Overseas markets contributed an estimated ₹33.25 crore, pushing the film closer to the coveted ₹200 crore milestone. If weekend collections show even a moderate jump, the film is expected to breach that mark comfortably.
Occupancy Report: Telugu vs Hindi Markets
Occupancy figures from Day 8 reveal a clear contrast between regional performances.
Telugu Occupancy (2D)
The film recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of nearly 35%, with evening and night shows performing better than morning slots. Urban centers like Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, and Kakinada showed relatively strong turnout, indicating sustained audience interest.
Hindi Occupancy (2D)
The Hindi version, however, struggled with an overall occupancy of around 7.5%. While select pockets such as Bengaluru performed decently, major circuits including NCR, Mumbai, and North Indian cities reported low footfalls, suggesting limited word-of-mouth traction in the Hindi belt.
What Lies Ahead?
With its second weekend underway, The Raja Saab will rely heavily on Saturday and Sunday growth to stabilize its second-week collections. While competition and mixed weekday occupancy may restrict a major surge, the film’s strong Week 1 cushion ensures that it remains a commercial success.
If the movie manages to sustain reasonable holds in Telugu markets and picks up marginally over the weekend, it could comfortably extend its theatrical run and strengthen its lifetime box office figures.
Final Verdict
Eight days into its theatrical journey, The Raja Saab has proven its box office credentials with strong domestic and overseas earnings. While collections have slowed entering the second week, the film’s robust opening ensures it remains firmly in the success zone.
Box Office Summary (8 Days):
- India Net: ₹133.75 crore
- India Gross: ₹159.75 crore
- Overseas: ₹33.25 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹193 crore (approx.)
The coming days will determine whether The Raja Saab can maintain momentum or gradually wind down—but for now, its box office performance remains commendable.