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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna meet Tamil Nadu CM ahead of film release
Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay in Chennai.
They are promoting their upcoming film, Ranabaali, which is scheduled to reach theatres on October 16, 2026.
Deverakonda shared photos from the meeting and said the chief minister welcomed them warmly.
Mandanna also praised Vijay and referred to his journey from actor to chief minister.
The meeting brought together performers known for work in Telugu and Tamil cinema.
Ranabaali is a period drama set during British rule, with its story linked to the Great Madras Famine of 1876–78.
It follows a folkloric warrior and his village in Rayalaseema as they resist British colonial policies.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay in Chennai ahead of their film Ranabaali’s release.
The couple was in the city to promote the film.
Deverakonda said the Chief Minister welcomed them warmly and spoke with them about life, work and the world.
Ranabaali is scheduled to reach theatres on October 16, 2026.
The film is directed by Rahul Sankrityan and stars Deverakonda and Mandanna.
- Who
- Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay.
- What
- They met ahead of the release of their film Ranabaali.
- When
- The meeting took place on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The couple was in the city to promote Ranabaali.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Deverakonda shared pictures from the meeting with Chief Minister Joseph Vijay.
Ranabaali is scheduled to be released in theatres.
- Meeting location
- Chennai
- Tamil Nadu chief minister
- Joseph Vijay
- Film
- Ranabaali
- Release date
- October 16, 2026
- Director
- Rahul Sankrityan
What people are saying
One meeting and sir is already a favourite.
His journey is nothing short of incredible!
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