Film : The Raja Saab

Cast : Prabhas, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, Nidhhi Agerwal, Zarina Wahab,Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani

Director : Maruthi 

Rating : 1.5 Moons 

Storyline 

‘The Raja Saab’ begins with Raja Saheb (Prabhas) searching for his grandfather, Kanak Raju (Sanjay Dutt). His grandmother is stuck in the past, constantly reminiscing about her husband. This search leads Raja to an old, mysterious mansion where strange events begin to unfold. The story attempts to blend horror, fantasy, and romance, but as the film progresses, this narrative falls apart.

Acting

Prabhas once again fails to live up to expectations in this film. The action scenes lack freshness, and the emotional scenes lack depth. His performance feels tired and repetitive. Sanjay Dutt's role also fails to make an impact. The female actors' presence is largely limited to glamour, with no opportunity for their acting skills to shine.

Direction

The film is directed by Maruthi, but his vision proves weak here. In attempting to blend different genres, the film loses its direction. The horror isn't scary, the comedy isn't funny, and the drama fails to evoke any emotional impact. Many scenes are unnecessarily long, slowing down the film's pace.

Dialogues

The dialogues feel heavy and artificial. Many lines weaken the scenes rather than enhancing them. The lack of impactful one-liners is clearly felt, especially in Prabhas's character.

Music

The music is average and doesn't help propel the story forward. The songs disrupt the film's flow. There is an excessive emphasis on glamour, but it doesn't yield any substantial benefit. The female characters are limited to mere visual appeal.

Overall

'The Raja Saab' ends up being a film that, despite having all the elements, clearly lacks substance. This film by Prabhas doesn't add any significant value to his career. It disappoints more than it impresses.