Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Ranabaali Trailer Shows Vijay Deverakonda Resisting British Rule
Ranabaali is a film about a warrior who tries to protect his village.
Vijay Deverakonda plays Ranabaali, who lives in a fictional village called Singanamala in Rayalaseema.
The story takes place during the Madras famine of 1876–78, when people suffered from hunger.
The trailer shows British forces as part of the danger facing the villagers.
Ranabaali fights to defend his people and their land.
Rashmika Mandanna plays Jayamma, his wife, who is also shown helping in the resistance.
Arnold Vosloo plays a British commissioner.
The trailer mixes action with moments from Ranabaali and Jayamma’s relationship.
The film is scheduled to come to cinemas on October 16, 2026.
The trailer features Vijay Deverakonda as Singanamala Bobbili Ranabaali, a warrior defending his village against British forces.
Rashmika Mandanna plays Jayamma, Ranabaali’s wife, who is also shown taking part in the resistance.
The story is set in Rayalaseema during the Madras famine of 1876–78, with scenes of starvation, violence and hardship.
Arnold Vosloo appears as British commissioner Sir Theodore Hector, while the trailer contrasts colonial officials’ luxury with local suffering.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026.
- Who
- Vijay Deverakonda as Ranabaali, Rashmika Mandanna as Jayamma, and Arnold Vosloo as Sir Theodore Hector.
- What
- The trailer previews a period action drama about a warrior and villagers resisting British rule.
- When
- The story is set during the Madras famine of 1876–78; the film is scheduled for release on October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Singanamala, a fictional village in Rayalaseema.
- Why
- Ranabaali fights to protect his village and its people from British forces and the hardships depicted during the famine.
- Film
- Ranabaali
- Director
- Rahul Sankrityan
- Lead cast
- Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna
- Additional cast
- Arnold Vosloo as British commissioner Sir Theodore Hector
- Historical setting
- The Madras famine of 1876–78
- Trailer duration
- Reported as 3 minutes 47 seconds in some coverage and 3 minutes 53 seconds in another
- Release
- Scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026; one report says it will release in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam
- Production
- Produced by Mythri Movie Makers; T-Series is also named as a presenter and producer in coverage
Sources
‘Ranabaali’ trailer - Vijay Deverakonda fights colonial oppression in famine-stricken village - Telegraph India
'Ranabali' trailer: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna lead rebellion against British rule
Ranabaali Trailer: Vijay Deverakonda Rises To Protect His Village From British-Created Famine With Rashmika Mandanna By His Side - Watch
