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Rahul Sankrityan's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Rahul Sankrityan is an Indian film director and screenwriter working in Telugu cinema, known for blending genre storytelling with thematic ambition. Before entering mainstream filmmaking, he gained early recognition by winning a large-scale short film contest that saw participation from over a thousand entrants…
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The Ajay-Atul composed track lands five days before the pan-India film's October 16 theatrical debut, with Vijay Deverakonda in full warrior mode.
Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, releases in theatres on 16 October 2026 with standard ticket pricing and a near four-minute trailer already out.
Ranabaali's Telugu release stays locked for October 16, but distributors say overseas dubbed versions of the Vijay Deverakonda film have been delayed to October 23 due to production hold-ups.
All passes enabled from premieres. Standard theatre pricing from day one. That’s not a typo. That’s Ranabaali’s new normal.
Vijay Deverakonda isn’t shrinking. Not for the critics, not for the noise, not even for the weight of history he’s stepping into with Ranabaali. The actor stood firm at the Hyderabad trailer launch, eyes locked on the camera, voice low but unshaken: ‘If my confidence looks like attitude, should I become smaller?’
Ranabaali's trailer unveils a period action drama set during the Great Famine of 1876-78, with Vijay Deverakonda leading a village revolt and Rashmika Mandanna as his pregnant wife Jayamma.
Vijay Deverakonda calls 'Ranabaali' a celebration of forgotten heroes. 'You must all watch this film on October 16,' he says. 'Take your families along.'
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali dropped its trailer ahead of an October 16 release, with Pinkvilla calling the visuals strong but the saviour narrative familiar. Arnold Vosloo plays the villain.
Ranabaali’s trailer drops today, and Vijay Deverakonda isn’t playing a freedom fighter. He’s playing a rebel — one born in fire, raised in hunger, and forged in rage.
Rahul Sankrityan has clarified that Ranabaali is not set during India’s Independence movement. The film takes place in a world where characters have no knowledge of the outside world—Madras is believed to be the end of the earth. The team has also denied reports of price hikes.
The trailer marks the final major push before release, following a promotional campaign that’s already seen strong traction through behind-the-scenes documentaries, music tracks, and high-profile podcast appearances — including Vijay and Rashmika’s first Hindi chat, which went viral. But whispers are already circulating. One source, citing Rahul Sankrityan directly, claims test audiences found the
Director Rahul Sankrityan confirms he toned down violent scenes in Ranabaali after early screenings left audiences disturbed. The changes were made to preserve emotional continuity, not storytelling.
Ranabaali’s trailer drops tomorrow at 6:03 PM — a 3-minute, 47-second burst of raw, rooted storytelling, according to the makers. The historical action drama, directed by Rahul Sankrityan and starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in their first film together post-marriage, is set for a worldwide release on October 16.
Ranabaali's trailer releases tomorrow at 6:03 PM and runs three minutes forty seven seconds, the makers confirmed, ahead of the Vijay Deverakonda starrer's October 16 theatrical release.
Rahul Sankrityan, director of Ranabaali, is in the eye of a social media storm after a comment about electricity sparked backlash.
Rashmika Mandanna has revealed the real reason behind her signing on for Ranabaali: director Rahul Sankrityan. She called him a 'very sensible director' and said she’d wanted to work with him for years. The moment she heard Vijay Deverakonda was leading the film, she said yes immediately. Their last collaboration was years ago—this one feels personal.
Ranabaali releases on October 16, 2026, with standard ticket prices across Telugu states. Mythri Movie Makers deny any application for a ₹50 hike in Andhra Pradesh. Promotions continue, including a title song glimpse and a pre-release event expected soon.
Mythri Movie Makers has ruled out a ticket price hike for Ranabaali, the Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna period drama releasing October 16 in Telugu states at regular rates.
The 16-minute climax stretch is said to be among the most anticipated sequences in Indian cinema this year. If the trailer delivers even a fraction of that scale, the wait might just be worth it.
The trailer for Vijay Deverakonda’s period action drama Ranabaali is set to drop on October 8, ahead of its October 16 theatrical release. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film explores the struggles of Indians during the 1860s under British rule. Rashmika Mandanna stars alongside Deverakonda, with music by Ajay-Atul. Mythri Movie Makers produce, T-Series present.
In the latest Ranabaali documentary episode, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna argue that the British laid rail tracks across India primarily to move grain, spices, cotton and gold to ports, a fact they say is missing from schoolbooks. The film, directed by Rahul Sankrityan, arrives on October 16.
Ranabaali’s documentary series releases its second chapter on YouTube, examining how colonial railways shipped agricultural produce abroad. Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna discuss the economic motives and personal impact of that era, while director Rahul Sankrityan promises a third episode on October 2.
The latest documentary slice from the Never Forget The Truth series drops on YouTube, where Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna dissect British‑era railways and their role in siphoning India’s farm bounty, building hype for Ranabaali’s October 16 debut.
Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali, out October 16, is built around the Great Madras Famine of 1876-78, not India's independence movement, the team revealed in a new promotional series.
The makers of Ranabaali have launched a four‑episode documentary on YouTube, beginning with a deep dive into a forgotten famine. The series aims to showcase the film’s historic roots and massive production values ahead of its October release.
Ranabaali’s team announced that final prints will reach cinemas on October 10, paving the way for a scheduled October 16 release. The update follows weeks of speculation about post‑production setbacks.
Ranabaali: Never Forget The Truth, a four‑episode documentary, premieres on September 28, 30 and October 2, showcasing the research, design and on‑set challenges behind the upcoming October 16 theatrical launch.
Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali will roll out a four-part documentary series featuring the actor, Rashmika Mandanna and director Rahul Sankrityan, as the team ramps up promotions ahead of its October 16 clash with Jailer 2.
Mythri Movie Makers will launch a four‑episode documentary on Ranabaali on September 28, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, as the period drama gears up for its October 16 theatrical debut.
The long‑awaited track 'Endhayya Saami' from Ranabaali arrives with Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna portraying a married pair whose affection grows through glances, gestures and a haunting Ajay‑Atul score, setting expectations for the film's October debut.
Ranabaali's first single, Endhayya Saami, releases September 21 across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi under different titles, composed by Ajay-Atul ahead of the film's October 16 theatrical run.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have wrapped shooting on Ranabaali after 130 days, with director Rahul Sankrityan confirming post-production is underway ahead of an October 16 Dasara release.
Rashmika Mandanna has completed her role as Jayamma in Ranabaali, the Vijay Deverakonda period drama set for an October 16 worldwide release, with Mythri Movie Makers sharing a wrap video from the sets.
Ranabaali's teaser drops September 9, and the Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna period drama now releases worldwide on October 16, a month later than first planned. It's their first film since marrying.