The Raja Saab Review {2.0/5} & Review Rating
Star Cast: Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar
Director: Maruthi
The RajaSaab Movie Review Synopsis:
THE RAJASAAB is the story of a man trying to find his grandfather.
Raju (Prabhas) is an orphan who lives in a village with his grandmother Ganga Devi (Zarina Wahab). She is losing her memory, but she remembers her husband, Kanakaraju (Sanjay Dutt). He left her when they were young to complete a mission and never returned. Ganga Devi wants to see her husband one more time before she passes away. Raju finds out that Kanakaraju was seen near Charminar in Hyderabad. He goes to Hyderabad and meets Bessy (Nidhhi Agerwal) and falls in love with her. He also meets Bhairavi (Malavika Mohanan). Both of them, along with his village friend Geeta (Riddhi Kumar), develop feelings for him, which adds to his problems. Meanwhile, he gets drawn into a mysterious house in the forests of Naraspur. Here, Kanakaraju’s spirit traps him and his friends. What happens next is the rest of the film.
The RajaSaab Movie Story Review:
Maruthi’s story has a lot of potential.
But his screenplay is complicated and messy. The Telugu dialogues are okay, while Rohan Shukla’s Hindi translation is good.
Maruthi’s direction is all over the place.
He handles the grandeur well and creates an eerie atmosphere. The first half is just okay, but the flashbacks of Kanakaraju are interesting. The interval block is strong and promises a dramatic second half.
However, the film takes a turn for the worse after the interval.
The characters are stuck in the haunted house. There’s also a psychological element, which could have made the film unique. But the writer-director fails to use these elements properly, leading to a tedious and frustrating ending. The extended climax is hard to watch. Also, two romantic songs are added in the second half, breaking the tension. Even more surprising is that a key scene from the trailer isn’t in the film. In the first half, Geeta’s father is mentioned but never appears, suggesting he was cut out.
The RajaSaab Movie Review Performances:
Prabhas brings his star power and tries to make the film fun with his charm and antics.
But the weak writing doesn’t help. Sanjay Dutt does a good job as the antagonist and uses his eyes to create fear. Malavika Mohanan is the standout; she looks amazing and gives a strong performance. Her fight scene is unexpected and exciting. Nidhhi Agerwal is well cast and does decently. Riddhi Kumar gets the least screen time, but she performs well. Zarina Wahab gives a heartfelt performance. Boman Irani (Dr Padmabhushan) leaves an impression. VTV Ganesh, Satya, Prabhas Sreenu, and Saptagiri try to make viewers laugh and succeed in some scenes.
The RajaSaab movie music and other technical aspects:
Thaman S’s music is average.
'Nache Nache' is the highlight and is well shot. However, it feels forced in the film. 'Rebel Saab' is a good opening song. The rest of the tracks are forgettable. The background score is good and catchy.
Karthik Palani’s cinematography is spectacular.
Rajeeva’s production design is top-notch. The mansion is big, eerie, and looks real. Swetha Thanay’s costumes are stylish. Deccan Dreams’ VFX is generally good but looks cheap in scenes with the scary cat. Ram-Laxman and King Solomon’s action sequences are fun. Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao’s editing could have been tighter, as the film is quite long.
The RajaSaab Movie Review Conclusion:
Overall, THE RAJASAAB starts with a good idea and has a strong midpoint, but the second half is hard to watch due to poor direction and messy writing.
Because of this, the film might not have a strong appeal in the Hindi market.
