June 19, 2025 | HollywoodXtreme.click Exclusive
In the sleepy outskirts of Aziznagar, a quiet village near Hyderabad, a film set of mind-boggling scale and sinister beauty has risen, redefining the limits of movie-making in India and potentially the world. Welcome to the world of The RajaSaab, an upcoming horror-fantasy film starring pan-India megastar Prabhas and Bollywood legend Sanjay Dutt, where cinema meets architecture, and storytelling becomes immersive reality.
At the centre of this grand cinematic dream is a 38,000 square-foot indoor set, described by its creators as India’s largest film set, and perhaps the largest of its kind ever constructed for a movie—anywhere.
🏰 The Haveli of Nightmares—Built to Frighten and Fascinate
Designed by acclaimed art director Rajeevan Nambiar, the set is not merely a location—it’s a character in the film. Crafted over a massive 160 ft by 220 ft footprint, the structure replicates a two-storey palatial haveli, infused with royal opulence, gothic tension, and haunting realism.
Built using a mix of stone, fibre, and custom carpentry, the mansion features:
- Grand libraries, dark corridors, ceremonial dining halls
- Authentic kitchens stocked with real spices and grains
- Expansive bedrooms furnished with both real and replica antiques
- And the most disturbing element: a black magic “prayer room”, tucked away without ventilation and rigged with occult decor
“It’s not just a backdrop. It’s a living, breathing environment,” says Nambiar. “We’re pushing the boundaries of what a set can be.”
Over 1,200 workers toiled for 4 to 6 months to bring this gothic masterpiece to life, transforming a quiet space into a fully functional horror universe.
🎬 A Set Engineered for Performance, Practicality & Fear
Director Maruthi and producer TG Vishwa Prasad opted for an entirely practical build rather than relying heavily on CGI or green screen. The reason? Cinematic precision and control.
- Chandeliers were hung at depths over 100 feet
- Ceiling-height AC ducts snake through walls to maintain a cool filming environment
- Intricately choreographed scenes—including an “upside-down horror” segment teased in the trailer—can be filmed seamlessly and repeatedly without location resets
The set not only supports complex action and horror sequences, but also maintains atmospheric integrity across shooting days.
🧨 Inside the Chilling “Prayer Room”
Unlike any set piece ever built in Indian cinema, the prayer room in The RajaSaab is designed to unsettle even the toughest crew member.
Dark, humid, and purposefully disconnected from climate control, the chamber is filled with symbolic props: ash markings, melted candles, voodoo-inspired objects, aged scriptures, skeletal artefacts, and twisted religious iconography.
“Standing in that room makes you feel like you’re part of something ancient—and cursed,” shared a crew member anonymously.
👑 The RajaSaab: India’s Horror Crown Jewel in the Making
Set to be one of India’s most ambitious horror-fantasy films, The RajaSaab unites:
- Prabhas, known for his larger-than-life roles in Baahubali and Salaar
- Sanjay Dutt, bringing gravitas and grit as the eerie titular Raja
- A production crew that treats each corner of the set like sacred ground
Paintings of Sanjay Dutt as “Raja Saab” loom across corridors, reminding viewers that royalty here isn’t glamorous—it’s terrifying.
With this scale and detail, The RajaSaab promises to be more than a film—it’s shaping up to be a cinematic event, and a serious contender to redefine Indian horror for a global audience.
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