AI videos show fans bringing fake crocodiles into theatres for The Raja Saab release
Starring Prabhas, The Raja Saab mixes fantasy, horror, and comedy, following Raja's adventures in a mysterious mansion.
Telugu superstar Prabhas’ fans are celebrating The Raja Saab's release in theatres on 9 January in a peculiar way. Videos show fans bringing stuffed crocodiles to screenings in celebration of the film’s release. However, these seem to be AI-generated footage.
The videos show fans hoisting what appeared to be crocodiles above their heads and rushing into cinema halls, surprising other moviegoers.
Did fans bring crocodiles to theatres?
Likely not. The videos circulating online are glitchy with seats facing in a different direction to the screen. There are other inconsistencies too, such a missing hand or shaky movement, giveaways for a shoddily made AI footage.
According to box office tracker Sacnilk, The Raja Saab is off to a strong commercial start, earning around ₹8.26 crore in India on its first day across all languages as of the time of publishing this report. The pan-Indian film has been released in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.
The ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar and Zarina Wahab, adding star value alongside Prabhas’ presence.
About The Raja Saab
The Raja Saab is a fantasy-horror-comedy that centres on Raja, played by Prabhas, a man living with his grandmother who suffers from memory issues and is constantly urged to find his missing grandfather. Raja’s search leads him to an old, mysterious mansion tied to his family’s past, rumored to be haunted by a sinister presence. What transpires inside this eerie house including supernatural events, emotional family moments, and comic twists forms the core of the story as Raja confronts the mansion’s secrets while trying to restore his family’s legacy.
