Ranabaali X Review Is Here; What Internet Users Are Saying About Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna's Film
The period drama opens with mixed reviews and strong advance bookings, as trade tracker Scanilk reports about 2.68 lakh tickets sold.
- On Friday, October 16, 2026, the action epic Ranabaali hit theatres, marking the first joint release for Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna since their February 2026 wedding.
- Director Rahul Sankrityan's film depicts a Rayalaseema warrior fighting British colonial authorities during the Great Madras Famine of 1876-78, when grain exports continued despite mass starvation.
- Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo portrays British commissioner Sir Theodore Hector, whose policies worsen the death toll; vivid cinematography and production design create a convincing 1870s historical atmosphere.
- Advance bookings reached Rs 4.33 crore with around 2.68 lakh tickets sold, though early social media reactions are mixed, with some viewers labeling the second half "tiresome."
- Rashmika announced she is adopting 400 families ahead of the film's release, pledging to cover their grocery expenses for the next year as a personal commitment to community support.
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Ranabaali X review is here; what internet users are saying about Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna's film
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali hit theatres on Friday, October 16, amid a box office clash with other releases. As audiences watched the film on its opening day, many took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions. Here's what they are saying about the film.
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