The title and release date of Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming period drama, 'VD14', directed by Rahul Sankrityan has been revealed. Read on to know what to expect from the film.
After a powerful performance in the film, Kingdom, actor, Vijay Deverakonda is all set to return with a bang. For those who do not know, Vijay will next be seen in the film directed by Rahul Sankrityan. The duo last collaborated on Taxiwala. Well, now as the title of the film has been unveiled, read on to know about its release date and what to expect from the film.
On January 26, 2026, Vijay Deverakonda took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to reveal the title of his upcoming film, directed by Rahul Sankrityan. It is worth mentioning that the film was earlier referred to as VD14. However, the title of the period drama is 'Ranabaali'. Along with the title, the makers also revealed the release date of the film. The pan-India film will hit the theatres on September 11, 2026. If reports are to be believed, the film will be released in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu.
Actress, Rashmika Mandanna has been officially confirmed as the female lead in Ranabaali, opposite her rumoured boyfriend, Vijay Deverakonda. If reports are to be believed, The Girlfriend actress is expected to portray a character named 'Jayamma', who has played an important role in the film. It is also worth mentioning that Vijay and Rashmika will be reuniting on screen after seven years. The couple was last seen in the film, Dear Comrade, which was released in 2019.
Reportedly, the upcoming film, Ranabaali is set in 1854 and 1878, during the British era. Multiple reports claim that the film is inspired by real incidents and oral histories from the 19th century. It is worth mentioning that the film is not based on a single person, instead it aims to highlight the incident that has been overlooked in recent times. It is worth mentioning that details related to the plot have been kept under wraps. However, viewers can expect a powerful narrative full of political and social struggles. Apart from the main lead, the film will also star Arnold Vosloo.
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For the unversed, Rahul Sankrityan is a popular filmmaker in the Indian film industry. He is known for his work in Telugu cinema. Before being a director, Rahul worked in several creative roles. Later, he made his directorial debut with Taxiwala, starring Vijay Deverakonda. The film was highly appreciated for its engaging narrative. Later, he directed the period romantic drama, Shyam Singha Roy, which was released in 2021. Now, he is all set for the film, Ranabaali, with Vijay and Rashmika.
Vijay and Rashmika are one of the most loved couples of the film industry. The duo met on the sets of Geetha Govindam and soon became friends. The audience loved their on-screen chemistry, and started to ship them. Eventually, multiple reports claimed that the duo was dating each other. In October 2025, reports claimed that Vijay and Rashmika have gotten engaged and are all set to tie the knot in February 2026. However, neither Vijay nor Rashmika have opened up about their relationship or wedding.
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