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Student of the Year: After Dark to stream on OTT this week
The thriller, starring Shanaya Kapoor, arrives on streaming platforms as part of a wave of major releases including Jailer 2 and Ranabaali.
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Vijay Deverakonda's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Deverakonda Vijay Sai, known professionally as Vijay Deverakonda, is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. He made his feature film debut with a supporting role in the romantic comedy Nuvvila (2011) and gained initial acclaim for his performance in the coming-of-age drama…
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Vijay Deverakonda’s New Movie Ranabaali Hits OTT This Week
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Ranabaali lands on OTT this week — a historical action drama set in 19th-century Rayalaseema, where a prophesied warrior rises against British rule during a famine.
4 days ago1 min
Red Carpet
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda Wish Fans Happy Diwali from Japan
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are off the grid—on a Diwali holiday in Japan.
5 days ago1 min
Bollywood
Ranabaali Collection Worldwide: Vijay Deverakonda’s Period Drama Hits Super Hit Zone, But Is It Enough?
Vijay Deverakonda’s Ranabaali has grossed ₹82 crore theatrically and ₹85 crore in non-theatrical deals, entering the Super Hit zone in Telugu states despite mixed reviews and weak overseas returns. The film's overall business draws attention as fans debate whether it marks a comeback or another average grosser in a string of near-misses.
4 Nov 20261 min
Bollywood
Vijay Deverakonda & Rashmika Mandanna ‘Unpretentious’ On Set, Says Ranabaali Co-Star
Vladimir Angelove, co-star of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in Ranabaali, defends them against KWK backlash, calling them unpretentious and grounded on set. His firsthand account offers a rare glimpse into the
3 Nov 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali OTT release: Netflix to stream film on November 13
The Telugu period action drama, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, will debut on Netflix on Thursday, November 13, 2026, according to multiple reports from Pinkvilla and Track Tollywood.
2 Nov 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Ranabaali Holds On: Vijay Deverakonda’s Star Power Survives the Reviews
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali has grossed ₹75.25 crore worldwide, with domestic markets nearing break-even despite early criticism and weak overseas performance. Fans call it a 'Super Hit', citing sustained theatre footfalls as proof of Vijay’s enduring star power.
28 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Vijay & Rashmika’s KWK Moment Sparks Firestorm — Is This the Last Red Flag?
Vijay Deverakonda's claim that Rashmika Mandanna had to ask him to marry her 100 times went viral after their Koffee With Karan appearance on October 27, 2026. The comment triggered backlash online, with fans questioning the dynamics of their relationship. Rashmika issued a brief note addressing the situation, while the show’s history of turning personal moments into public controversies resurf.
27 Oct 20262 min
Bollywood
Rashmika Mandanna Says She Has Lines She Won't Cross On Set
Rashmika Mandanna discussed the Peddi objectification controversy on Koffee With Karan 9, saying she avoids excessive skin show and that Vijay Deverakonda helps her push back on uncomfortable asks.
21 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali Fails To Deliver The Comeback Fans Wanted
Ranabaali was supposed to be Vijay Deverakonda's comeback film. Instead, analysts point to his role choices, calling his mass-hero performance caricaturish and comparing his career slump to Nani's recent missteps.
21 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Do pan-India releases still work? CutMirchi's coverage says it depends on who you ask
Big stars are misfiring in Hindi while modest regional films and streaming deals quietly outperform the pan-India machine built by Baahubali and Pushpa.
21 Oct 20268 min
Breaking Hype
Koffee with Karan Confirms
Vijay Deverakonda proposed to Rashmika Mandanna on the sangeet night of their Udaipur wedding — not in Italy, as he’d originally planned. The revelation came during their first joint appearance on Koffee with Karan Season 9, streaming October 21 on JioHotstar.
20 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Vangaa’s Seal: Ranabaali’s Fate Is Now Written in the Stars
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s glowing review of Ranabaali has sent shockwaves through Telugu cinema. His praise for Vijay Deverakonda’s performance and the on-screen chemistry with Rashmika Mandanna — calling it 'beyond' chemistry — marks a pivotal moment in the film’s journey. With Vangaa’s endorsement, Ranabaali’s trajectory shifts from promising to inevitable.
17 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Nayyi Navelli box office collection: ₹27.43 crore nett, 21% deficit confirmed
Nayyi Navelli box office collection: ₹27.43 crore nett, 21% deficit confirmed — final figures from Koimoi show the film failed to recover its ₹35 crore budget despite a strong opening day.
16 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani Calls Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali Transformation Inspiring
Nani posted a heartfelt message ahead of Ranabaali's release, praising Vijay Deverakonda's transformation, Rashmika Mandanna's performance as Jayamma and director Rahul Sankrityan's attention to period detail.
16 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali's US Premiere: Deverakonda's Quiet Turn Falters in a Film That Can't Land Its Emotions
Ranabaali (2026) — the Vijay Deverakonda-Rahul Sankrityan follow-up to their 2024 hit Golmaal Again — has landed in the U.S., and early reactions are… cautious.
15 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali Hits Screens — And the First Reviews Are Already Calling It Vijay Deverakonda’s Defining Role
Ranabaali hits screens Thursday morning — and the chatter is already building. Just hours before its global release, the Vijay Deverakonda-starrer has surged into the conversation, not with a trailer or a song, but with early buzz from Twitter. A review attributed to Shravya Varma — shared by fans and amplified across platforms — calls it a career-defining turn for the actor, describing his n
15 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali box office collection: $914K in North America, falls short of break-even by 58%
The final numbers are in. Ranabaali’s theatrical run in North America has ended with a gross of $914,000 — just under ₹8.67 crore. That’s less than half the $2.2 million required to break even, according to Koimoi, which cites internal production estimates.
15 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Ranabaali Director Rahul Sankrityan Explains Why Vijay Deverakonda Got The Role
Rahul Sankrityan, reuniting with Vijay Deverakonda after Taxiwaala, says Ranabaali demanded a hero with warrior stature and that the actor's Rayalaseema dialogue delivery stands out.
14 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Vijay & Rashmika’s ‘Vijju’ Moment Steals the Show at Ranabaali Event
Their mutual admiration was evident throughout the event. In Ranabaali, the actors play a married couple, bringing an added emotional dimension to their on-screen pairing.
14 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Vijay Deverakonda Now Has Pawan Kalyan-Level Stardom, Says Director Buchi Babu Sana
At the Ranabaali pre-release event, director Buchi Babu Sana declared Vijay Deverakonda has Pawan Kalyan-level stardom, citing a viral incident from Geetha Govindam shoot where female students overwhelmed the set.
13 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali Censor Twist: No Cuts, No Compromise
Ranabaali has been cleared for release with a U/A certificate—no cuts, no A rating. The makers wanted raw. The board said go. Now the audience gets to decide if the film lives up to its own fire.
13 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Rashmika’s Baby Moment Is the Real Trailer
A toddler’s moustache sparked a viral moment for Rashmika Mandanna—and the internet has decided she’s already a mother. The film? Still months away. But the hype? Already real.
13 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali's 'Kobali' Crosses 20M YouTube Views
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's upcoming film Ranabaali sees its second single 'Kobali' hit 20 million YouTube views in days. The track, sung by V.M. Mahalingam and composed by Ajay-Atul, is already trending globally, with fans calling it a career-defining moment for Deverakonda.
13 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Vijay Deverakonda Meets CM Thalapathy Vijay
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay on Thursday morning, sparking instant buzz across social media. The encounter—captured in candid snaps and clips—showed the actor duo engaging with the CM in what appears to have been a spontaneous, warm exchange.
13 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Deverakonda, Rashmika Meet CM Vijay in Chennai
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay in Chennai on Tuesday, marking a rare convergence of three major stars across South Indian cinema.
12 Oct 20261 min
Bollywood
October 24: Prahaar Opens, And India Waits To See If Truth Still Sells
Rajkummar Rao plays Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar, a legal drama based on real cases from 1993 and 2008. The film opens October 24.
12 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Rashmika Mandanna Confirmed For Ranabaali Pre-Release Event After Trailer No-Show
Rashmika Mandanna, who skipped the Ranabaali trailer launch, is confirmed to attend the film's pre-release event in Hyderabad with Vijay Deverakonda ahead of its October 16 theatrical release.
12 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali Drops Second Single Kobali Ahead Of Release
Ranabaali's new song Kobali, composed by Ajay-Atul with vocals by V.M. Mahalingam, has released online days before Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's film hits theatres on October 16.
11 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Dasara’s Big Shift: Why Prabhas and Co. Are Finally Returning
Top Telugu stars have avoided Dasara for years. This year, two big releases may change that.
11 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Ranabaali Release Date, Cast, Trailer and Box Office: Everything We Know
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.
11 Oct 20264 min
Regional Cinema
Ranabaali Overseas Dubbed Versions Pushed Back, Telugu Release Unchanged
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.
11 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Vijay Deverakonda Pledges No Ticket Hikes for Future Films
Vijay Deverakonda pledges no ticket hikes for his future films, following Mythri Movie Makers’ decision to release Ranabaali without price increases.
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali: The Film That Could Make Or Break Vijay Deverakonda’s Career
Vijay Deverakonda’s return to the big screen isn’t just another release—it’s a reckoning.
10 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali Breaks the Mold: Premieres Open to All, Pricing Fixed From Day One
All passes enabled from premieres. Standard theatre pricing from day one. That’s not a typo. That’s Ranabaali’s new normal.
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Vijay Deverakonda Ranabaali Trailer Launch: 'I Won't Become Smaller'
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?’
9 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Ranabaali Trailer Sets Vijay Deverakonda Against British Famine Rule
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.
9 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali Release Date: Vijay Deverakonda Faces Online Hate Ahead of Dussehra Film Launch
Vijay Deverakonda calls 'Ranabaali' a celebration of forgotten heroes. 'You must all watch this film on October 16,' he says. 'Take your families along.'
9 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Vijay Deverakonda Takes Legal Stand Against AI Impersonation, Fake Merchandising
Actor Vijay Deverakonda has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights after unauthorised use of his image, name, and likeness across social media, e-commerce sites, and AI-generated content. The court has issued notices and scheduled a hearing for February 2, 2027.
9 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Ranabaali Trailer Pairs Vijay Deverakonda With a Familiar Messiah Arc
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.
8 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali Trailer: Vijay Deverakonda’s Rebel Is Born From Famine, Not Freedom
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.
8 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Vijay & Rashmika Confirm Marriage After 8 Years
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have broken silence on their eight-year private relationship, confirming their marriage on February 20, 2026. Speaking on podcasts, they cited personal privacy as the reason for keeping their bond under wraps. Their next project together, Ranabaali, releases on October 16, 2026.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali Trailer Drops Tomorrow
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
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali Trailer Drops Tomorrow at 6:03 PM, 3 Min 47 Sec Runtime Confirmed
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.
7 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali Trailer Drops Tomorrow At 6:03 PM
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.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Vijay Deverakonda Says Dhurandhar Songs Are Played In South Indian Gyms
Vijay Deverakonda reveals Dhurandhar songs are popular in South India; says that they are ‘played in gyms’
6 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali Director’s Electricity Remark Sparks Online Backlash
Rahul Sankrityan, director of Ranabaali, is in the eye of a social media storm after a comment about electricity sparked backlash.
6 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Rashmika Mandanna’s Real Reason for Joining Ranabaali
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.
5 Oct 20261 min