‘Jana Nayagan’ vs ‘The Raja Saab’ Advance Booking: Who is Ahead

“Jana Nayagan” Dominates North American and European Markets

The action thriller “Jana Nayagan” secured over $1.5 million in advance sales across the United States and Canada within the first 48 hours of opening. This performance places the film well ahead of “The Raja Saab,” which currently holds around $600,000 in the same region.

Overseas distributors note that the “Vijay factor” continues to drive massive footfall in the UK, where the film has already sold out 65% of its opening day premieres. The sheer volume of pre-sales suggests that “Jana Nayagan” could break the all-time opening weekend record for a Tamil film in international territories.

While “The Raja Saab” features a high-concept horror-comedy premise, the initial momentum favors the grounded political action of “Jana Nayagan.” Theater owners in the Gulf region have added 40 additional screens to accommodate the demand for the Tamil blockbuster.

Currently, the gap between the two films in the European market stands at nearly 120%, a margin that caught many box office trackers by surprise. Fans are flocking to booking platforms, causing minor outages on major ticket sites in Australia and Singapore.

“The Raja Saab” Performance and Regional Box Office Trends

Despite the lead held by the Tamil entry, “The Raja Saab” maintains a strong grip on the Australian and Southeast Asian markets, where Prabhas’s previous hits have a loyal following. According to Pinkvilla, the Telugu superstar’s film is expected to pick up pace as the release date nears, particularly in the domestic market.

“We are seeing a trend where ‘Jana Nayagan’ captures the immediate hype, while ‘The Raja Saab’ relies on long-term family audience bookings,” noted a prominent overseas film distributor.

Data indicates that “Jana Nayagan” has a 15% higher average ticket price in premium formats like IMAX, contributing to its revenue lead. In contrast, “The Raja Saab” offers more localized pricing, which might result in higher total admissions over time. Industry experts remain curious to see if the horror-comedy genre can eventually bridge the current $900,000 revenue gap.

As of now, the “Jana Nayagan” storm shows no signs of slowing down, setting the stage for a historic international debut. Both films represent a combined investment of over ₹600 crore, making their overseas performance critical for overall profitability.