Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Vijay Deverakonda Says Dhurandhar Songs Play Non-Stop at South Indian Gyms
Vijay Deverakonda was asked which Hindi songs are popular in South India.
He said songs from the movie Dhurandhar play again and again in gyms there.
He could not remember the song names, so he asked the host to hum them.
Vijay also said he listens to independent music.
He and Rashmika Mandanna are acting together in a film called Ranabaali.
Vijay plays Ranabaali, and Rashmika plays Jayamma.
The film tells a fictional story inspired by the Rayalaseema region during British rule.
It is scheduled to come out worldwide on October 16, and its filming finished in September.
Vijay Deverakonda said songs from Dhurandhar play non-stop at gyms across South India.
He made the comment during a conversation with podcaster Shubhankar Mishra and Rashmika Mandanna.
Vijay could not recall the exact song titles and asked Mishra to hum them; he also said he listens to independent music.
Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna are set to star in Ranabaali, a Telugu period drama set during British rule from 1854 to 1878.
Ranabaali is scheduled for worldwide release on October 16, and filming wrapped in September.
- Who
- Vijay Deverakonda made the comment in a conversation with podcaster Shubhankar Mishra; Rashmika Mandanna was also present.
- What
- Vijay said Dhurandhar songs play non-stop at gyms across South India.
- When
- The comment was made during a recent conversation; the article was published October 5, 2026.
- Where
- The songs are reportedly played at gyms across South India.
- Why
- Vijay was asked which Hindi songs are being played most in South India.
- Songs mentioned
- Songs from Dhurandhar
- Reported setting
- Gyms across South India
- Interviewer
- Podcaster Shubhankar Mishra
- Upcoming film
- Ranabaali
- Ranabaali setting
- British rule between 1854 and 1878; a fictional story inspired by the Rayalaseema region
- Scheduled release
- Worldwide release on October 16; the year is not specified
- Production
- Filming wrapped in September
- Ranabaali cast
- Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna, and Arnold Vosloo
