Watch: Vijay Deverakonda shares fierce look from ‘RanaBaali’
Vijay Deverakonda revealed the title and first look of his upcoming pan-India film RanaBaali, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna. Inspired by 19th-century historical events, the movie is set for worldwide release on September 11, 2026, with music by Ajay-Atul
Mumbai: South star Vijay Deverakonda has taken to his social media to share the first look of his upcoming movie RanaBaali.
Sharing the AV of the film’s first look, Vijay wrote:
“The British called him a ‘SAVAGE’.
I do not disagree. He was ‘OUR’ Savage!
Introducing THE one and only ‘RANABAALI’. Setting the record straight on our history which they tried to bury. #RANABAALI.”
The British called him a “SAVAGE”
I do not Disagree 🙂He was “OUR” Savage!
Introducing THE one and Only
“RANABAALI”And setting the record straight on our history which they tried to Bury.
#RANABAALI pic.twitter.com/o10IpsfdGu
— Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) January 26, 2026
The actor also shared a poster of his look from the movie, captioned:
“From the village folklore of the Motherland — OUR SAVAGE. #RANABAALI.”
Talking about RanaBaali, the pan-India movie set in 19th-century India is based on real historical events. The film marks the third collaboration between Vijay Deverakonda and Mythri Movie Makers after Dear Comrade and Khushi. Music is composed by iconic duo Ajay-Atul.
The makers announced the title RanaBaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles, on the eve of Republic Day. The film is slated for worldwide release on September 11, 2026.
Set between 1854 and 1878, RanaBaali is mounted as a massive pan-India project. The glimpse portrays the brutality of British rule in India through intense visuals and gripping narration by Rahul Sankrityan, highlighting the suffering caused by colonial policies, especially in drought-hit regions under officials like Sir Richard Temple and Sir Theodore Hector.
The video draws parallels to a genocide worse than Hitler’s Holocaust and exposes India’s economic exploitation. Vijay Deverakonda delivers a fierce presence as Rana Baali in a striking new look, while Rashmika Mandanna plays Jayamma. Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo appears as the antagonist, Sir Theodore Hector, adding to the film’s impact.
