Japan Earthquake: Telugu actor Prabhas recently flew to Japan to promote the release of Baahubali: The Epic, SS Rajamouli’s re-edited version of the magnum opus Baahubali, which was released in conjunction with the film’s tenth anniversary.
Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion have been reedited by the filmmakers to create a single movie.
The Raja Saab director says Prabhas is…
But on Monday, December 8, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake devastated Japan’s northeast coast, prompting fans to worry about Prabhas’ safety because he is now in Tokyo for the movie’s special screening. However, the Raja Saab director Maruthi has confirmed that the actor is safe and doing well. A fan posted on X, “Japan lo Earthquake and Tsunami warning anta hero akkade unnadu repu return avuthunadu anta (There’s an earthquake and tsunami warning in Japan. Our hero is still there and returning tomorrow).”
Replying to the fan, the filmmaker wrote, “Spoke to Darling, he is not in Tokyo and doing safe no worries.”
Is Raja Saab release delayed?
The movie is still scheduled for release in 2026, despite recent rumours on social media that it would be delayed. Fans are advised to “ignore all the rumours.” In a statement released on November 4, the producers clarified that the rumours were untrue and that the movie was scheduled for a major global cinema release on January 9, 2025.
What was in the statement?
The statement read, “In response to the ongoing speculation surrounding the release plans of Rebel Star Prabhas’ upcoming magnum opus The Raja Saab, the team wishes to clarify that all such rumours regarding a postponement from Sankranthi 2026 are entirely baseless. The Raja Saab will hit theatres worldwide on January 9th, 2026 as officially announced. The post-production work is progressing at a brisk pace, maintaining the highest technical standards without any delay.”