By Sumita Kashyup 
Ranabaali movie is a Telugu period action drama starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film takes audiences back to 19th-century India during British rule.
The movie focuses on colonial oppression, famine, the struggles of ordinary people and their fight for freedom.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna reunited on screen after working together in Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade. Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo also plays an important role in the movie.
Ranabaali Movie Cast
- Vijay Deverakonda
- Rashmika Mandanna
- Arnold Vosloo
- Easwari Rao
- Madhu Nandan
- Vinod Sagar
- Kishore Kumar Polimera
Ranabaali Movie Story
The story of Ranabaali takes place during British colonial rule in India. It draws inspiration from the Great Madras Famine of 1876–1878, a tragic period when several parts of southern India, including Rayalaseema, faced severe food shortages and suffering.
During this period, farmers and ordinary families struggled to survive because of drought, crop failures and difficult conditions. The film shows how colonial policies and the actions of British officials added to the problems faced by local people.
Vijay Deverakonda plays Ranabaali, a brave man who rises against the injustice happening around him.
Rashmika Mandanna plays Jayamma, his wife, who is connected to his personal and emotional journey. Arnold Vosloo plays Sir Theodore Hector, a British officer who stands against Ranabaali.
Ranabaali Movie Budget and Collection
Ranabaali is thought to be one of the bigger-budget projects in Vijay Deverakonda’s career. According to media reports, the film’s production budget is estimated to be around Rs. 120 crore to Rs. 150 crore.
The movie features large-scale period sets, action sequences, costumes, visual effects and international technical talent.
The film was produced by Mythri Movie Makers, with Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar as producers.
The movie is released in theatres on 16 October 2026. The film opened with an India net collection of approximately Rs. 9.25 crore on its first day, according to reports.
As of November 2026, the reported worldwide gross had reached approximately Rs. 80.70 crore.
Upcoming movies of Vijay Devarakonda are Rowdy Janardhana, VDxShouryuv and Jana Gana Mana.
Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming films are Mysaa, Raaka and Pushpa 3: The Rampage.