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Ranabaali gets mixed reactions from viewers
Ranabaali is now playing in theaters, with viewers sharing mixed reactions to the film.
It stars Vijay Deverakonda as a rebellious warrior and Rashmika Mandanna as Jayamma, his wife and partner in the struggle.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film’s central idea is that a forgotten past can shape the future.
Some viewers praised the lead actors’ chemistry, the dialogue and sequences showing British atrocities.
Others criticized the slow or predictable pacing, excessive violence and background music, with some finding the second half tiring.
Reactions differ on whether its strong moments outweigh its flaws, and the film’s reception remains mixed.
Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, has received mixed reactions from viewers on social media.
Some viewers praised the lead actors’ chemistry, powerful dialogues and scenes depicting British atrocities.
Others criticized the film’s pacing, excessive violence and background score.
A detailed viewer review said the film’s second half became predictable, while praising several scenes featuring the lead pair.
The film was directed by Rahul Sankrityan and co-written by Pramod Tammineni.
- Who
- Viewers and social media users have shared reactions to the film. It stars Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna.
- What
- Ranabaali has received mixed reviews, with praise for some scenes and criticism of its pacing, violence and music.
- When
- The film’s release and viewer reactions were reported on October 16, 2026.
- Where
- The film arrived in theaters. Viewers also shared reactions on social media.
- Why
- Viewers disagreed over the film’s performances, storytelling, pacing, violence and background score.
Viewers who praised the film
Viewers who criticized the film
Lead pair
Viewers who praised the film
Their chemistry and scenes together worked well.
Viewers who criticized the film
The film’s other portions were described by one viewer as slow and flat.
Story and scenes
Viewers who praised the film
Some praised the powerful dialogues and scenes depicting British atrocities.
Viewers who criticized the film
Some said those scenes lacked emotional impact and the later proceedings were predictable.
Music and pacing
Viewers who praised the film
A detailed reviewer praised several high points and songs.
Viewers who criticized the film
Critics called the background score a letdown and objected to the pacing and excessive violence.
The Times of India reported that Ranabaali had arrived in theaters and was drawing varied social media responses.
Viewers posted both favorable and critical reactions to the film’s opening portion.
Some viewers criticized the second half, while a detailed reviewer described it as predictable.
- Film
- Ranabaali
- Lead actors
- Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna
- Director
- Rahul Sankrityan
- Co-writer
- Pramod Tammineni
- Publication date
- October 16, 2026
- Viewer rating
- One detailed review gave the film 2.5/5; another viewer rated it 1.5/5
What people are saying
#Ranabaali Dull 1st Half! VD-Rashmika’s portions stand out and are executed well, but the rest of the narration is dead slow, flat, and overly violent at times.
#Ranabaali first half - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #VijayDeverakonda – #RashmikaMandanna track works well. Scenes depicting the Britishers' atrocities stand out as highlights. Powerful dialogues, captivating pre-interval sequence.
Done with my show, Tiresome 2nd half follows..Vijay's efforts wasted..Only Postive when Rashmika on screen..!!Ajay-Atul’s music is a big letdown, and there’s too much senseless violence & scenes. Overall, a forgettable film 1.5/5 #Ranabaali
#Ranabaali - Sincere But Lacked Impact‘A forgotten past is a stolen future’, is the point which the director, Rahul Sankrityan, tried to convey through the film