Vijay Deverakonda And Rashmika Mandanna’s, VD14 Titled as ‘Rana Baali’!

Vijay Deverakonda, one of the most talented stars of pan-India cinema, has always kept his fans excited with his choice of projects. Known for elevating every film he is part of with his strong screen presence and acting skills, the actor is coming to the big screen with his next film, VD 14, helmed by Rahul Sankrityan.

After months of anticipation and growing buzz around the project, the makers officially announced the film’s title and release date, along with a glimpse on the occasion of Republic Day. The makers announced the title as #RanaBaali’, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. They shared that the film is set to release worldwide on September 11, 2026.

Set in the 19th century, Rana Baali is inspired by real historical events that took place between 1854 and 1878 and is being mounted as a massive pan-India project. In the glimpse, before introducing the “Cursed Land” and its legendary hero, the makers portray the brutality of British rule in India through intense visuals and a gripping narrative. Rahul Sankrityan’s narration highlights the suffering caused by colonial policies, especially in regions turned into drought zones under officials like Sir Richard Temple and Sir Theodore Hector.

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The glimpse draws parallels to a genocide worse than Hitler’s Holocaust and exposes India’s economic exploitation. Vijay Deverakonda delivers a fierce, commanding presence as Rana Baali in a striking new look, while Rashmika Mandanna plays Jayamma. Arnold Vosloo appears as the antagonist, Sir Theodore Hector, adding to the film’s impact.

Rana Baali film brings Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna together once again after Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, reviving their much-loved on-screen pairing. The film marks Vijay Deverakonda’s third collaboration with the prestigious banner Mythri Movie Makers by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar, known globally for delivering the Pushpa franchise. It also reunites him with director Rahul Sankrityan after their super hit Taxiwaala. The film is presented by T-Series, and the music is composed by iconic duo Ajay–Atul, adding further scale and grandeur to the project.

By Keerti Kadam