2026 · Film
Ranabaali
Rahul Sankrityan's period action drama in which Vijay Deverakonda plays a warrior who rises against British rule during a deadly 1870s famine in Rayalaseema.
Released Fri, 16 Oct, 2026
Checked by Movie Mandala, Fri, 13 Nov, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 13 November 2026, Ranabaali is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
- Checked Fri, 13 Nov, 2026Open ↗
The story
In 19th-century Rayalaseema under British rule, Ranabaali, a man born under mysterious circumstances, grows into a fierce warrior and marries Jayamma. When a devastating famine grips the region while grain is still shipped out under the colonial administration, he watches his people starve. Pushed to the edge, Ranabaali defies a ruthless British commissioner, Sir Theodore Hector, and takes up arms to protect his land and its people. The story is framed as a Burra-Katha, a traditional narrative performance, told in the village of Singanamala.
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Who it suits
A natural pick for viewers who enjoy period action dramas about resistance to colonial rule, in the vein of RRR. It was certified U/A (Netflix rates it U/A 16+), runs close to three hours and includes battle violence and scenes of famine, so younger children may find it heavy.
Genres:ActionHistoricalDrama
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Background
Ranabaali is a Telugu period action drama written and directed by Rahul Sankrityan, who earlier made Taxiwala (2018) with Vijay Deverakonda. Announced in May 2024 under the working title VD14, it is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and presented by T-Series, with music by Ajay-Atul. Filming ran from March to September 2026 in locations including Hyderabad, Gandikota and Anantapur, and the story is set against the Great Famine of 1876–78. It is Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's third film together, after Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade.
The CBFC passed it U/A with no cuts, and it opened in theatres in Telugu on 16 October 2026. The Hindi and other dubbed versions were held back over technical delays, and the Hindi version was rescheduled for 23 October 2026; Deccan Chronicle reported a lukewarm box-office opening. Netflix began streaming it on 13 November 2026 in Telugu with Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam audio.
The facts
- Language
- Telugu
- Hindi
- Hindi dub available
- Genre
- Period action drama, Historical
- Runtime
- 178 min
- Certificate
- U/A
- Director
- Rahul Sankrityan
- Cast
- Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna, Arnold Vosloo
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Ranabaali in India?
- As of 13 November 2026, Ranabaali is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
- Is Ranabaali available in Hindi?
- Yes. Ranabaali was made in Telugu, and a Hindi-dubbed version is available on Netflix.
- Is Ranabaali suitable for children?
- Ranabaali has a CBFC U/A certificate, which means children under 12 should watch with a parent or guardian.
- How long is Ranabaali?
- Ranabaali runs for 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).