“Ranabaali Gave Meaning to My Journey as an Actor”: Vijay Deverakonda

Article by Satya Published on: 9:01 am, 24 October 2026

Vijay Deverakonda thanked viewers for turning out in large numbers and embracing a film that explores a historical subject through a large-scale commercial presentation. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead, with Arnold Vosloo among the cast. It is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers and presented by T-Series.

In his speech at Ranabaali Ranabheri, Vijay celebrated the diversity of Telugu-speaking regions, highlighting their distinct traditions, festivals, dialects and folk music. He spoke about the fighting spirit and folk culture of Telangana, the warmth and traditions of Andhra Pradesh, and the historical identity of Rayalaseema. He particularly appreciated a song in Ranabaali that captures the essence of the region, saying its lines beautifully describe the land and its character.

Vijay also spoke about the responsibility he felt while portraying Ranabaali. Rather than treating the role as just another performance, he wanted to bring the story of the region and its heroes to audiences. The response from viewers who felt represented by the film was especially rewarding for him. He expressed happiness that people were connecting with the characters and appreciating the cultural identity woven into the narrative.

The actor thanked audiences for making his belief in the film come true, saying their love had given his work greater meaning. He also praised Rahul Sankrityan for bringing the story to the screen with conviction and expressed confidence that the film’s value would become increasingly clear with time.