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Vijay Deverakonda says Ranabaali is India's massy Braveheart, Inglourious Basterds, Schindler's List
Vijay Deverakonda said he will always be proud of the film as it drew a lukewarm response and earned Rs 4.41 crore on Day 3, trade data showed.
Released on Friday, October 16, 2026, the period drama Ranabaali starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna grossed Rs 26.65 crore worldwide in its first two days despite competition from Jailer 2 and Prahaar.
At a promotional event in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Deverakonda compared the film to Hollywood classics Braveheart, Schindler's List, and Inglourious Basterds, a comparison that surprised many netizens.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan and featuring Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo, the film opened with Rs 9.25 crore across 2,515 shows; earnings declined to Rs 7.3 crore on Saturday and Rs 4.41 crore as of 5 pm today.
In terms of Telugu occupancy, the film recorded 50% overall with 65.62% in afternoon shows. Hyderabad recorded the highest screenings with 426 shows as of 5 pm today, per trade tracker Sacnilk data.
Marking the first collaboration between Mandanna and Deverakonda since their marriage, the actor stated he will "always be proud of Ranabaali," identifying it as one of his top three films.