From Tamil Girl-Next-Door to Pan-India Star: Kayal Anandi Boards Prabhas’ The Raja Saab !

Tamil cinema’s girl-next-door sensation Kayal Anandi has just landed the biggest opportunity of her career so far. The actress has officially joined the star-studded cast of Prabhas’ highly anticipated pan-India film The Raja Saab, marking her entry into a massive big-budget project.

A Telugu speaker by birth, she has already acted in a few Telugu projects such as Aha Naa Pellanta. Now, teaming up with Pan-India superstar Prabhas in director Maruthi’s The Raja Saab is being seen as a true “jackpot” moment in her career.

The film already boasts a glamorous lineup with Malavika Mohanan, Nidhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar playing key roles, alongside veteran actors Sanjay Dutt, Brahmanandam, and Boman Irani in important parts. The Raja Saab is a romantic horror comedy — Prabhas’ first full-fledged film in the horror-comedy genre — and is being mounted on a grand scale with music by Thaman S.

With Kayal Anandi’s addition, fans are buzzing with questions: Is she doing a special song? A cameo? Or a full-fledged guest role? According to confirmed reports, she will be seen in a special appearance, adding another exciting layer to the film.

The movie’s pooja ceremony took place in October 2022, and shooting has been progressing in Hyderabad, Kanchipuram, and other locations. Produced on a lavish budget, The Raja Saab is slated for release in December 2025 or January 2026 and will hit screens in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.

For Kayal Anandi, this is a golden chance to reach a pan-India audience alongside one of the biggest superstars in the country. Fans are eagerly waiting for more details about her role and first-look glimpses.