The Raja Saab trailer 2.0: Prabhas’s next film, The Raja Saab, has been the subject of much discussion for a long time. After the teaser, pre-teaser, and first trailer, the film’s trailer 2.0 has now been released, once again fueling audience anticipation. The director’s confident statement at the film’s recent pre-launch event also went viral—he said that if even 1% of Prabhas’s die-hard fans (the Rebel Stars) are disappointed with the film, they can directly question him.
What’s changed in Trailer 2.0?
From the footage released so far, the film seemed like a typical horror-comedy—a bit of romance, a bit of horror, and heavy CGI. But Trailer 2.0 has changed the tone. In this 3-minute 11-second trailer, the romantic angle is almost sidelined, and the story focuses on the clash between Sanjay Dutt and Prabhas.
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Glimpse of the Story: Mansion, Mystery, and Fear
The trailer begins with an elderly woman suffering from amnesia—but she hasn’t forgotten Sanjay Dutt’s character. Amidst storms, strong winds, and eerie signs, the story moves towards a mysterious mansion, easy to enter but almost impossible to leave. There are hints that the mansion is possessed by a supernatural force—ghosts, witchcraft, or something else?
This is where Boman Irani’s character adds a scientific/logical angle—he talks about “hypnosis.” The film seems to be trying to engage the audience by presenting a conflict between supernatural and scientific explanations.
Sanjay Dutt’s Role: Not a Cameo, but a Substantial Character
From the earlier shots, Sanjay Dutt’s character seemed weak, but in Trailer 2.0, his role appears substantial. It seems he’s not just a cameo, but a strong pillar of the story—and his rivalry with Prabhas could be the backbone of the film.
Unique Idea or Repetition of Tropes? A dialogue in the trailer goes, “Your grandmother is no ordinary woman, she is Ganga Devi.” This is a familiar trope in South Indian cinema, which often becomes the subject of trolling. However, hints of parallel worlds, the subconscious mind, and characters trapped in time suggest that the filmmakers are attempting something different.
One theory that emerges is that Prabhas’s character has been trapped in the mansion for so long that he has aged there—or perhaps it’s all a parallel creation of his mind.
VFX: Strength or Weakness?
The biggest question is the reliance on VFX/CGI. Some shots are stunning, but some are clearly hit-and-miss—the CGI creatures, the crocodile scene, or the fight with the large monster. The shots in the trailer are short, so it’s difficult to say how impactful these scenes will be in the theater.
The Final Shot and Doubts
The final shot of the trailer is surprising—Prabhas in Joker-style makeup, holding a hammer, with a glimpse of a shield-like object behind him. This moment excites some viewers, while others fear that the film might unintentionally become a parody.
Release and Competition
The Raja Saab was initially scheduled for release on December 5th, but the date was changed. Now it’s going to clash with other big films, which will make its box office journey challenging.
Conclusion
Trailer 2.0 has certainly raised expectations—especially due to the mystery of the story and the clash between Sanjay Dutt and Prabhas. But the quality of the VFX and the tonal balance will determine the film’s fate. Currently, the excitement level has increased from 10-15 to 30-35, but audiences will want to see more substantial content before committing to watching it in theaters.
