Actress Malavika Mohanan shared that her path to starring in 'The Raja Saab' involved a near-miss with the Prabhas-led film 'Salaar'. She recalled initial discussions with 'Salaar' director Prashanth Neel after her film 'Master' released, where Neel met with her and took photos. Although the 'Salaar' opportunity ultimately did not materialize, Mohanan expressed that she felt underwhelmed by the missed chance to work with Prabhas. She believes the timing was right, as another opportunity eventually led her to 'The Raja Saab'.