📌 Key Points
- Prabhas’ ‘The RajaSaab’ debuts on JioHotstar after a poor theatrical run.
- The film earned only ₹200 crore in theaters despite high expectations.
- JioHotstar upgrades servers due to unprecedented traffic for the OTT release.
- High ‘Remind Me’ clicks indicate strong fan anticipation for ‘The RajaSaab’.
Prabhas’ ‘The RajaSaab’ has arrived on JioHotstar after a disappointing theatrical performance. The streaming platform has upgraded its servers to manage the expected surge in traffic, driven by high fan anticipation for the horror-comedy’s digital debut.
The RajaSaab’s Disappointing Theatrical Run
Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab has released on JioHotstar after a disastrous theatrical run, where it earned only ₹ 200 crore.
Prabhas ’ horror comedy, The RajaSaab released last month, but failed to impress the audiences. The mega-budget film opened to poor reviews and fizzled out after a strong opening. The film is now set for its streaming release, coming on JioHotstar from today (February 6), just four weeks after its theatrical release. And despite the lukewarm theatrical run, it seems the buzz for the film’s OTT release is high, courtesy of Prabhas’ fans.
JioHotstar Gears Up for OTT Release
JioHotstar Telugu shared a note on Instagram on Thursday titled “Platform preparedness for upcoming release The RajaSaab”.
Fan Anticipation Drives Server Upgrade
The note read, “Today we are witnessing an unprecedented surge in JioHotstar platform traffic, and the momentum is only compounding with a historic high in ‘Remind Me’ button clicks. With great anticipation comes an even greater responsibility. We’ve upgraded our servers to handle the load and ensure a seamless cinematic experience. The RajaSaab way!” The note accompanied the caption: “Thanks to all the fans for the love and support.”
Despite its initial failure, ‘The RajaSaab’ may find new life on JioHotstar, fueled by Prabhas’ dedicated fanbase. The streamer’s server upgrades indicate confidence in the film’s potential OTT success.
