Ranabaali First Look And Teaser: Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna's New Film Locks Release Date For September

Vijay Deverakonda's VD14 has got a title. On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, the makers revealed Vijay Deverakonda's first look from the upcoming Telugu film titled Ranabaali. A brief teaser was also unveiled. Set in British-ruled India, the period drama is about exploitation and rebellion in Rayalaseema. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna as Jayamma and Hollywood star Arnold Vosloo as the antagonist Sir Theodore Hector. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan (Shyam Singha Roy), Ranabaali is set for theatrical release in September this year.

Vijay Deverakonda's VD14 is titled Ranabaali

The first look shows Deverakonda in a fierce avatar. The teaser of Ranabaali shows him riding atop a horse and dragging a British officer behind him across the terrain.

Sharing the video on his X handle, Vijay wrote, “The British called him a ‘SAVAGE.’ I do not Disagree. He was ‘OUR’ Savage! Introducing THE one and Only ‘RANABAALI.’ And setting the record straight on our history which they tried to Bury.”

The film is special as it marks Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's reunion on the big screen after Dear Comrade (2019). Ranabaali is their third film after Geeta Govindam and Dear Comrade.

Ranabaali will hit the screens on September 11, 2026, and will be released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Renowned composer duo Ajay–Atul has lent the music. It has been produced by Mythri Movie Makers.

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's work front

Deverakonda was last seen in the spy action thriller Kingdom, directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri. Apart from Ranabaali, he will also star in Rowdy Janardhana, directed by Ravi Kiran Kola. Also, co-starring Keerthy Suresh, it will release in December 2026.

Rashmika's last outing was The Girlfriend. She will be seen in Mysaa and Pushpa 3: The Rampage.