8 Oct 2026
In theatres
Ranabaali
రణబాలి
- Release date
- 16 October 2026
Ranabaali releases in theatres today, Friday, 16 October 2026.
Ranabaali review: what critics say3 critics on Ranabaali: 2 mixed, 1 negative. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews. · updated 16 October 2026Ranabaali: everything we knowRelease date, cast, trailer, songs and box office · updated 11 October 2026Set in 19th-century British India, a fierce leader rises from a drought-stricken land to fight colonial oppression and atrocities.
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Cast
Vijay DeverakondaRanabaali
Arnold VoslooSir Theodre Hector
Rashmika MandannaJayamma
Vinod Sagar
Easwari Rao
Cast and portraits from TMDB.
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Breaking Hype
Rahul Sankrityan Director Clarifies Ranabaali Story & Setting
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.
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’s Brutal Scenes Cut After Test Audiences Found Them Unbearable
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.
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
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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
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Ranabaali October 16 Release: No Ticket Hike, Folk Songs, Vijay’s New Look
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.
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Regional Cinema
Ranabaali Ticket Prices Stay Standard Despite Hike Buzz, Mythri Confirms
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.
4 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Ranabaali: The Film That Could End Vijay Deverakonda’s Eight-Year Slump
After Geetha Govindam, Vijay Deverakonda hasn't had a true commercial hit. Ranabaali arrives on October 16 as the film that could finally break the streak—or cement the dry spell.
4 Oct 20261 min
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Vijay Deverakonda Confirms Marriage to Rashmika Mandanna Ahead of Ranabaali Release
Vijay Deverakonda has confirmed his marriage to Rashmika Mandanna in a recent interview, adding a new layer to the hype around his upcoming film Ranabaali, where they reunite on screen.
3 Oct 20261 min
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Rashmika’s ‘Cute Savage’ Moment Goes Viral
Rashmika Mandanna’s off-script mimicry on Ranabaali sets has gone viral, with Vijay Deverakonda calling her 'Cute Savage' in a BTS clip shared on Instagram. The period action drama, directed by Rahul Sankrityan, releases October 16, 2026.
3 Oct 20261 min
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Ranabaali’s Real-Life Warriors: How History Shaped Vijay Deverakonda’s Role
Ranabaali isn’t just another period war film. It’s a reckoning with forgotten names, a tribute to the kind of men who rode horses into famine and died whispering prayers to gods no one else believed in.
3 Oct 20261 min
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Ranabaali Trailer Date Confirmed: October 8, 2026
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.
2 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Dasara Box Office War: Three Films, One Weekend, Zero Room to Breathe
The Dasara box office is set for a three-way war. Three high-stakes Telugu films—Aadarsha Kutumbam, Jailer 2, and Ranabaali—are gunning for the same holiday weekend, each carrying career-defining budgets and expectations.
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Ranabaali Trailer Drops October 8
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.
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Regional Cinema
Ranabaali Documentary Exposes British Railway Motive Ahead of Film Release
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.
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Breaking Hype
Ranabaali’s New YouTube Episode Sheds Light on Colonial Railways
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.
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Breaking Hype
Ranabaali’s second documentary episode uncovers British rail legacy and agricultural exploitation
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.
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Regional Cinema
Vijay Devarakonda's Ranabaali Picks The 1876 Madras Famine, Not The Freedom Struggle
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.
29 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
October’s South Indian Blockbusters: From Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 to Ranabaali
October 2026 brings a packed slate of South Indian cinema, from Rajinikanth’s much‑awaited Jailer 2 sequel and Vijay Deverakonda’s historical epic Ranabaali, to quirky thrillers like #Cult and family drama AK‑47. Trailers and music releases start the week of October 5, promising a bustling box‑office weekend.
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Ranabaali's Docu-Series Gives Fans a Glimpse Before Release
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.
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