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Ranabaali Documentary Highlights Forgotten Rayalaseema Warriors and Their Legacy

Ranabaali Documentary Highlights Forgotten Rayalaseema Warriors and Their Legacy

A documentary series about the upcoming film Ranabaali has released its third episode on YouTube.

The episode is called “The Men We Forgot.”

Director Rahul Sankrityan explains how warriors from Rayalaseema inspired the film’s main character.

He talks about Budda Vengal Reddy, Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy and Gadekal Bobbili Nagireddy.

Sankrityan says Budda Vengal Reddy helped many people during a severe famine.

He also says Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy fought against the British.

The next documentary episode will be called “The Last Load.”

Ranabaali is scheduled to come out worldwide on October 16, during Vijayadashami.

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