Logged · 2026-01-09
The Rajasaab
The RajaSaab sells a blockbuster illusion rather than a real one. Nothing in this film truly works except Prabhas (Real One’s), a handful of isolated moments, the songs—especially Sahana Sahana, which I genuinely loved—and most of the background score. And if it seems contradictory to list these positives and still say that nothing works, that’s because 30-40 minutes of passable content cannot redeem or outweigh the remaining two-and-a-half hours of weak filmmaking. Even when the film briefly feels acceptable, it never sustains that momentum—it comes and goes without leaving any lasting impact. The editing is easily among the worst I’ve seen in a big-star film. Random cuts, abrupt transitions, and poor continuity make it feel like the work of someone with minimal experience rather than a professional editor. As for cinematography, it’s hard to even judge properly. A major portion of the film is drowned in green/blue screens and heavy VFX, and unfortunately, the quality is outright disa