Director Maruthi Raja Saab Pre Release Event:
At the #RajaSaabPreReleaseEvent, director Maruthi didn’t just promote his film — he practically put his reputation (and his doorstep) on the line.
In a moment that instantly set social media buzzing, Maruthi made a bold, almost unheard-of statement while addressing fans and family audiences gathered for the grand pre-release celebrations of The Raja Saab. With Rebel Star Prabhas fans cheering loudly, the director confidently declared that if even 1% of the audience felt disappointed after watching the film, they were free to question him directly — even giving out his home address on stage.
“Yes, you heard that right,” Maruthi said with a smile, adding, “If even 1% of you are disappointed on the film — both Rebel Star fans and family — you can come to my house and question me. Villa No. 17, Kolla Luxuria, Kondapur!”
The statement drew thunderous applause, laughter, and disbelief in equal measure. In an industry where filmmakers often hedge their words and manage expectations cautiously, Maruthi’s confidence felt refreshingly raw and unapologetic.
Confidence, Not Carelessness
To be clear, this wasn’t recklessness — it was conviction. Maruthi has always been known as a director who understands family audiences deeply, and The Raja Saab seems to be his most ambitious attempt yet at blending mass entertainment with humor, emotion, and fantasy. His comment felt less like a dare and more like a heartfelt assurance that he has delivered something he truly believes in.
Those close to the film’s team say Maruthi has been personally invested in every stage of the project, from scripting to execution. Giving out his address wasn’t about inviting chaos — it was about saying, “I stand by my work completely.”
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A Film Carrying Huge Expectations
With Prabhas returning to a lighter, more entertaining space after a series of intense and larger-than-life roles, The Raja Saab already carries enormous expectations. Fans are eager to see a different shade of the Rebel Star — one that leans into charm, humor, and fantasy rather than pure action and grit.
Maruthi’s statement also cleverly acknowledged both sides of the audience spectrum: die-hard Prabhas fans and regular family viewers. Winning over either one is tough; promising satisfaction to both takes serious confidence.
Fans React Instantly
Within minutes, clips of the statement went viral across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube. Some fans praised Maruthi’s guts, calling it “next-level confidence.” Others joked that Google Maps would soon be seeing a spike in searches for Kondapur. Memes followed, of course — but underneath the humor was genuine excitement.
Many fans pointed out that such statements only come from directors who truly believe they’ve cracked something special. In Telugu cinema, bold words are remembered — but bold words backed by solid content are remembered forever.
The Risk and the Reward
Of course, making such a public promise raises the stakes. If The Raja Saab lives up to the hype, Maruthi’s statement will go down as one of the most iconic pre-release mic-drop moments in recent Telugu cinema. If it doesn’t, the quote will follow the film everywhere.
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But perhaps that’s the point.
In an era of calculated PR and safe speeches, Maruthi chose honesty, humor, and high-risk confidence. Whether audiences end up praising the film or debating it, one thing is already certain — The Raja Saab has everyone talking.
And in cinema, sometimes that’s the first big win.
