Ranabaali Movie Release and Review Live: Vijay, Rashmika's reunion draws eyes

LIVE UPDATESRanabaali Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Vijay Deverakonda stars as a warrior who fights British rule in this period action drama. Rashmika Mandanna plays his wife, Jayamma, in the film.Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali is directed by Rahul Sankrityan. (Photo credit: Movie still)Ranabaali Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali arrived in theatres, bringing a period action drama set against the backdrop of British colonial rule. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film draws from the devastating Madras Famine of 1876–78 and follows Ranabaali, a warrior who rises against colonial oppression. Vijay plays the titular character, while Rashmika portrays Jayamma, his wife. Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo features as the British antagonist, Sir Theodore Hector. The film reunites Vijay and Rashmika after their collaborations in Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade. With its historical setting, action sequences and story of resistance, Ranabaali is among the notable theatrical releases drawing attention from Telugu cinema audiences. In this live blog, we will bring you the latest updates from the film's release, including audience reactions, first-day reports, social media responses and other developments as they emerge. Stay tuned for the latest updates. ...Read MoreOct 16, 2026 05:53 ISTRanabaali Movie X Review: 'Boring start, but picked up by Rashmika,' says fanAnother viewer weighed in on X, calling the film a mixed bag that takes a while to find its footing. According to them, the opening 15 minutes are a drag, but the narrative finally gains some momentum once Rashmika Mandanna arrives on screen, with her dynamic alongside Vijay Deverakonda easily becoming the film's biggest selling point. That said, they didn't hold back on the film's shortcomings, pointing to an underwhelming storyline and flat music as significant roadblocks, even if the interval bang, the Endayya Sami track, and solid performances from the leads offer some redemption.Oct 16, 2026 05:49 ISTRanabaali Movie X Review: 'What a movie!' Fan cheers Vijay Deverakonda filmUnlike the mixed buzz, one viewer went all out with praise, raving about how director Rahul Sankrityan completely nailed the story and screenplay. Calling the on-screen chemistry between the leads effortless and elegant, they hyped up the music as total fire, gave a shoutout to Jayamma’s solid performance, and sent Vijay Deverakonda "a big hug," adding that the actor truly earned this one. What a movie!!!! Right from the story, screenplay @Rahul_Sankrityn nailed it. The lead pair is so beautiful, on screen chemistry looks so elegant. Music 🔥🧨🔥 Jayamma rocked it as usual! And #VijayDeverakonda a big hug to you from here. You deserve this ❤️❤️ #Ranabaali — #269 Signing off (@aka_akshayy) October 15, 2026 Oct 16, 2026 05:38 ISTRanabaali Movie X Review: 'BGM is the worst letdown,' says disappointed fanAnother viewer rated Ranabaali 2.75/5, calling it an "honest attempt" powered by Vijay Deverakonda's improved performance, strong visuals, and an impactful climax despite some dragged-out portions in the second half. However, they labeled the background score the film's "WORST" letdown, noting it failed to elevate the period drama's key moments. #RanaBaali – Vijay’s Honest Attempt!! The 2nd half has some dragged-out scenes, but the director sticks to the core plot and carries the film forward till the climax. The climax is where VD creates a BLAST with his performance. Some good action blocks and performances add to the experience. An honest attempt by the director👍. However, stronger writing could have helped the film achieve much more than expected. The BGM is the WORST and the biggest letdown! For a period film like this, a MASSIVE BGM like #RRR was needed, but here it completely fails to elevate even a single scene. A huge missed opportunity! VD’s characterisation and acting have improved a LOT, and he carries the film on his shoulders. Visuals are good too! 👍 2.75/5 — tolly_wood_UK_US_Europe (@tolly_UK_US_EU) October 15, 2026 Oct 16, 2026 05:30 ISTRanabaali Movie X Review: Fans divided; praise lead pair, slam dragged 2nd halfAnother viewer called Ranabaali a missed opportunity. The X user noted that while the first half is decent but a dragged second half and a lack of crisp screenplay hurt its potential as a solid period drama. They pointed to the music directors as the main drawback and rooted for Vijay Deverakonda to "come back stronger". #Ranabaali – Review Decent 1st half 👌 dragged 2nd half 😴 Cinema had the potential to be a solid period drama, but the execution could’ve been much better. A Crisp screenplay would’ve made a huge difference. 🥲 Main bokka music directors aa 💀😭 Come back stronger VD ❤️‍🔥 https://t.co/KJHbcbThs2 — 𝑺𝒖𝒋𝒆𝒆𝒗.𝑮 (@sujeev_Nani) October 15, 2026 Oct 16, 2026 05:26 ISTRanabaali Early Reviews: Vijay-Rashmika shine, but dull plot drags film, says X userA critic on X called the first half of Ranabaali dull, citing a sluggish, flat narration, a letdown BGM, and generic British sequences that lack emotional impact. According to the X user, the only saving grace is the well-executed dynamic between Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. #Ranabaali Dull 1st Half! VD-Rashmika’s portions stand out and are executed well, but the rest of the narration is dead slow, flat, and overly violent at times. British sequences fail to create much emotional impact and are handled in a generic way. BGM is a huge letdown so far. — Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) October 15, 2026 Oct 16, 2026 05:22 ISTRanabaali Movie Release and Review Live: Early reviews hint at viewer's disapointmentEarly shows of Ranabaali are drawing mixed reactions from viewers, with several calling out a dragged-out second half and excessive violence. While Rashmika Mandanna’s screen presence has been widely appreciated, reactions to the early screenings highlight Vijay Deverakonda’s wasted efforts and Ajay-Atul’s underwhelming music as major buzzkills. Done with my show, Tiresome 2nd half follows..Vijay's efforts wasted..Only Postive when Rashmika on screen..!!Ajay-Atul’s music is a big letdown, and there’s too much senseless violence & scenes. Overall, a forgettable film 1.5/5 #Ranabaali — Peter Reviews (@urstrulyPeter) October 15, 2026