Ranabaali’s violence has been dialed down, says director Rahul Sankrityan. The film, a period action drama starring Vijay Devarakonda as a rebel warrior during the Great Famine, was reportedly too intense for early test audiences. Sankrityan confirmed that he cut back on brutal scenes after feedback indicated they were overwhelming — so much so that viewers couldn’t process the next moments. He didn’t say how many cuts were made or which sequences were trimmed, but emphasized the story and emotional core remained intact. The film is set to clash with Jailer 2 in theatres. Rashmika Mandanna co-stars. No new release date has been announced. The teaser had already raised eyebrows for its raw depiction of suffering. Now, the director’s response suggests a recalibration, not just for impact, but for audience endurance. What happens when history hits too hard? That’s the question Ranabaali is now answering in post-production.