The Raja Saab Director Maruthi Calls Prabhas A Director’s Actor; Says, “Sanjay Dutt Was The Best Match”

Prabhas is gearing back to the comedy genre with The Raja Saab. During the teaser launch event in Hyderabad, director Maruthi revealed how easy it was the convince the actor for this film.

Maruthi Opens Up On Working With Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt In The Raja Saab

Talking about working with a superstar like Prabhas, producer Maruthi said, “The teaser is just a glimpse. And, when we have such a large icon like Prabhas garu, if you have to have anyone opposite to him, we found the best match, Sanjay Dutt.” He added, “The subject requires this kind of big set. That too for a Prabhas sir film, bolte toh itna toh karna padega. Because the subject also demands such a thing, you can see and feel.”

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When asked if this is his first feature film with Prabhas, the director said, “Yes, of course, this is my first feature film with Prabhas. He is a purely director’s actor; whatever the director writes, he will immediately get involved in that character and act like that.” When asked about the pressure of making a film with Prabhas, he said, “No, no, I don’t feel like this. I’m a big fan of Prabhas. He is a hero.”

About The Raja Saab

Backed by Thaman S’ goosebump-inducing score, The RajaSaab is already setting social media on fire. From viral fan edits to endless theories, the film has grabbed the country’s imagination. And if the teaser is anything to go by, The RajaSaab promises a theatrical experience like no other. Produced by People Media Factory and directed by Maruthi, The RajaSaab releases on December 5, 2025. And it will release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam — a pan-Indian entertainer with a supernatural soul.

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