Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Vijay Deverakonda Calls Online Ranabaali-Jailer 2 Debate Manufactured
Vijay Deverakonda spoke at an event launching the trailer for his film Ranabaali.
People online have been comparing it with Rajinikanth’s film Jailer 2.
Vijay said people can choose whichever film they like, but repeated posts saying the same thing may not be genuine.
He claimed that some people are paid to post attacks about him.
He also said artificial intelligence might do that kind of work in the future.
Vijay asked people to use social media to share helpful or positive things instead of putting others down.
Jailer 2 is scheduled to arrive on October 15.
Ranabaali is scheduled for the next day.
At Ranabaali’s trailer launch in Hyderabad, Vijay Deverakonda questioned online posts saying audiences would prefer Jailer 2.
Deverakonda said people may have different opinions, but repeated similar comments appearing widely can seem manufactured.
He claimed that some people are paid to target him online and said AI could eventually perform such work.
He urged social media users to promote positive things rather than bring others down.
Jailer 2 is scheduled for October 15, while Ranabaali is scheduled for October 16.
- Who
- Actor Vijay Deverakonda.
- What
- He criticized what he described as manufactured online discussion and paid attacks amid comparisons between Ranabaali and Jailer 2.
- When
- At the Ranabaali trailer launch on a Thursday; the article does not give the date.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- Why
- He was responding to online posts favoring Jailer 2 over Ranabaali.
Deverakonda's view
Alternative explanation
Repeated online comparisons
Deverakonda's view
Deverakonda said similar posts favoring Jailer 2 appearing widely may be manufactured, and alleged some people are paid to target him.
Alternative explanation
The articles provide no response from the posters or other parties; people may have genuine opinions about which film they prefer.
- Person speaking
- Vijay Deverakonda
- Event
- Ranabaali trailer launch
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Deverakonda's estimate
- He said 90% of the criticism was manufactured.
- Jailer 2 release
- Scheduled for October 15
- Ranabaali release
- Scheduled for October 16
- Ranabaali cast
- Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna
