Pan-India star Prabhas' starrer The Raja Saab was released on Friday, January 9. This marks the first big release of 2025. Sadly, the film fell flat, with cinephiles slamming Prabhas for his acting. Many were also disappointed with the screenplay and VFX.
Not just netizens, the fantasy-horror film also faced flak from critics, with several calling it a cringefest. Despite the negative reviews, fans thronged theatres to recreate several scenes from the film. Many videos of Prabhas' fans have gone viral, showing them taking a fake crocodile into theatres to create a scene.
Did fans bring crocodiles to theatres? AI videos confuse fans
In the viral clips, fans are seen carrying dummy crocodiles inside theatres. The scene recreated by fans is the moment where Prabhas' character battles and throws a crocodile.
Apart from recreating the crocodile scene with a fake prop. However, the videos circulating online don't seem real but rather look AI. When checked closely, the viral clips show seats facing in a different direction from the screen.
There are other inconsistencies, too, such as a missing hand or shaky movement, giveaways for shoddily made AI footage.
Prabhas fans burn confetti inside Odisha theatre during The Raja Saab's screening
Another viral clip shows overexcited Prabhas fans burning confetti during a screening at Odisha's Ashok Theatre.
A Prabhas fan is seen setting confetti on fire while a scene from The Raja Saab is playing, creating chaos inside the theatre as several fans look on and cheer.
One user expressed disappointment, saying, "This is the maturity of Prabhas fans. I'm not talking about Darling, I'm talking about the fans. This is not what you guys should have done. Please behave like mature adults. This is not your house; it's very bad. You guys are shaming Prabhas' name with this kind of behaviour."
Another comment read, "It seems they have not been given intelligence at birth. Otherwise, will anyone destroy the theatre they have made with hard work?" The user criticised the fans for their thoughtless actions, suggesting the celebration had gone too far and affected everyone in the theatre, including those who were there to watch the movie peacefully.
Several more reactions echoed similar sentiments, with one person pointing out, "If Prabhas' true fans were die-hard supporters, they would never have done this."
Crocodile Festival Beings ❤️???#Prabhas #TheRajaasaab pic.twitter.com/hWutARTkyy
— ????? (@PalledaG52898) January 8, 2026
The harshest criticism came from one user, who wrote, "Mental asylum psycho ward! Ban all this shit! It's dangerous in theatres and can jeopardise lives, too." The sentiment clearly reflects concerns that such behaviour could lead to serious accidents and put lives at risk.
About Raja Saab film
In the film, Raja Saab stars Prabhas gets into the web world of crime, control, and deceit. Set against a backdrop of intrigue and high-stakes drama, Raja crosses paths with Sanjay Dutt, who plays a ruthless hypnotist manipulating people's minds for personal gain.
Alongside Prabhas and Sanjay Dutt, the film also features Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Malavika Mohanan, and Nidhhi Agerwal, adding layers of complexity to this intense psychological thriller.
