Vijay Deverakonda’s intense ‘Ranabaali’ avatar is ‘driven by anger,’ says director Rahul Sankrityan

Vijay Deverakonda embodies a furious rebel from a royal lineage in the upcoming period drama 'Ranabaali'. Director Rahul Sankrityan revealed Vijay's character is driven by regional anger and survival instincts. Hollywood's Arnold Vosloo portrays the formidable British antagonist, Sir Theodore Hector, connecting deeply with the colonial narrative. The film, also starring Rashmika Mandanna, hits theatres September 11, 2026.

Vijay Deverakonda’s intense ‘Ranabaali’ avatar is ‘driven by anger,’ says director Rahul Sankrityan
Vijay Deverakonda embodies a furious rebel from a royal lineage in the upcoming period drama 'Ranabaali'. Director Rahul Sankrityan revealed Vijay's character is driven by regional anger and survival instincts. Hollywood's Arnold Vosloo portrays the formidable British antagonist, Sir Theodore Hector, connecting deeply with the colonial narrative. The film, also starring Rashmika Mandanna, hits theatres September 11, 2026.