Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Wanga has shared a review of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandana. Ranabali Vijay is winning accolades for his intense action avatar in the film.
The director, who collaborated with Vijay Arjun Reddyhas called his performance a defining phase in his career.
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He added, “I truly believe you will be the next defining action hero of Indian cinema. Vijay. Congratulations. Singanmala bobli ranbali ra ni akka #Ranabali“
Vijay… your action has a raw, raw ferocity that cannot be manufactured. There is a fierce intensity in the way you fight. I truly believe you will be the next defining action hero of Indian cinema ???? vijay ????????? congratulations ???? Singanamala bobili ranabaali ra ni akka ♥️ @TheDeverakonda #RANABAALI
– Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) October 16, 2026
The filmmaker praised Vijay’s titular character and urged the audience to watch the film in theatres. As for Rashmika, he said, “Rashmika’s Jayamma felt so painfully real.”
“Guys…wake up look Ranabali Deverakonda for his brilliant portrayal of Vijay Sai.
Talking about Vijay and Rashmika’s chemistry, he added, “And when it comes to Vijay and Rashmika, it goes far beyond chemistry. Some connections transcend the screen. Rashmika’s Jayamma feels so painfully real.”
Shoutout to director Rahul Sankrithyanam, Reddy said, “Thank you, Rahul Sankrithyanam. I really appreciate the care and curiosity with which you have approached history. This film presents something of serious academic interest, a part of our history that our school textbooks were reluctant to show us.”
Guys… Watch Ranbali for Deverakonda Vijay Sai’s amazing character???? ???? ???? And when it comes to @TheDeverakonda and @iamRashmika, it goes way beyond chemistry. Some connections cross the screen. Rashmika’s Jayamma felt so painfully real. @AjayAtulOnline music is ???? Thanks @Rahul_Sankrityn. I really appreciate the care and curiosity with which you have approached history ???? The film offers serious academic interest, a part of our history that our school textbooks were reluctant to show us.
– Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) October 16, 2026
Responding to Reddy’s heartfelt shout-out, Vijay said, “Woke up happy, excited message from Sandeep Reddy Vanga. It’s beautiful. Vanga. You saw :)) and reviewed. I remember the biggest hug and your voice after our AR premieres – this is what it feels like. 10 years later. I knew he would love me.”
Rashmika also responded to the thank you note.
@imvangasandeep @TheDeverakonda @AjayAtulOnline Vanga sirrr!! ???????????????????????????Thank you so much for your review!!?????????????????????????????????
— Rashmika Mandana (@iamRashmika) October 17, 2026
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan and produced by Mithri Movie Makers, Ranabali is a period action drama set in the Madras Presidency during the 1870s. Vijay plays the titular warrior who rises up against British oppression after witnessing the suffering of the people during the famine. Rashmika played his wife Jayamma.
The film hit the theaters on October 16. It is also Vijay and Rashmika’s first post-marriage project.
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