Vijay’s Ranabaali: The One and Only Saviour

Vijay Deverakonda reunites with director Rahul Sankrityan after the blockbuster Taxiwaala for a grand period action drama tentatively titled VD14, officially announced as Rana Baali with a striking glimpse today. Set during British colonial rule, the film introduces the “Cursed Land” and its legendary hero through intense visuals and a powerful narrative.

Rahul Sankrityan’s narration sheds light on the suffering inflicted by the British, especially in regions deliberately turned into drought zones under officials like Sir Richard Temple. The glimpse makes bold claims about a genocide worse than Hitler’s Holocaust and the massive economic exploitation of India, revelations that are bound to strike an emotional chord with audiences.

Vijay Deverakonda essays the role of Ranabaali, delivering a fierce and commanding presence, while Rashmika Mandanna impresses as Jayamma. Arnold Vosloo, best known for The Mummy, plays the antagonist Sir Theodore Hector. One standout moment showing Vijay riding a horse while dragging a British officer along railway tracks has greatly amplified the film’s buzz.

Ranabaali is inspired by real incidents from the 1850s that never found space in mainstream history books. Its Based on Real incidents in the time period of 1850-1900, incidents the British strategically misrepresented in History and characters they maligned as Savages and Rebels.

Backed by Ajay–Atul’s electrifying background score, the film promises a powerful soundtrack. Produced on a lavish scale by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar and presented by T-Series, this ambitious project brings together top technicians and a strong ensemble, setting high expectations for a revolutionary cinematic experience.

Ranabaali is all set for September 11th release in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.