Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Ranabaali Video Highlights Forgotten Freedom Fighters Before Release
Ranabaali is a new movie about a fighter who stands up for his people.
Vijay Deverakonda plays the main character, Ranabaali.
The story takes place before India became independent.
The movie’s makers say it is inspired by real-life heroes whose names were not widely remembered.
A new video talks about several such fighters from Rayalaseema.
Rashmika Mandanna plays Jayamma, who supports Ranabaali.
The movie also shows the characters fighting cruel British officers.
Ranabaali is planned to reach cinemas during the Dussehra season in 2026.
The third episode of Ranabaali’s promotional documentary series, The Men We Forgot, was released on social media.
Ranabaali stars Vijay Deverakonda as a freedom fighter inspired by unsung heroes and folklore.
The video discusses Narasimha Reddy, Bobbili Nagireddy and Budda Vengal Reddy, who reportedly fought British officers in Rayalaseema.
Rashmika Mandanna plays Jayamma, who supports and fights alongside Ranabaali in the film.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Ranabaali is scheduled for worldwide release on October 16, 2026.
- Who
- Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna, director Rahul Sankrityan and the Ranabaali production team.
- What
- The third promotional video in The Men We Forgot documentary series was released for Ranabaali.
- When
- The video was released on October 2, 2026; the film is scheduled for October 16, 2026.
- Where
- The video was released on social media, while the film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release.
- Why
- The makers released the video to promote Ranabaali and highlight the forgotten freedom fighters who inspired its story.
- Film
- Ranabaali
- Promotional video
- Truth 3: The Men We Forgot
- Lead actors
- Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna
- Director
- Rahul Sankrityan
- Production banner
- Mythri Movie Makers
- Producers
- Ravi Shankar and Naveen Yerneni
- Release date
- October 16, 2026
- Setting and theme
- A pre-Independence warrior drama about resistance to British officers