Vijay Deverakonda calls Ranabaali Tollywood’s proud feather

Vijay Deverakonda’s Ranabaali has landed in cinemas, and the actor is not hiding his emotion. The film opened across theatres on 16 October, with Deverakonda playing a rebel leader in a role that is already drawing praise. Hours after the first shows, the team called a press meet in the evening—a move the actor said was prompted by the feedback he was seeing.

Why the release-day press meet matters

Press meets are usually held before a release or after a weekend box-office number is in. Holding one on opening day, Deverakonda explained, was his way of responding to what journalists and early viewers were saying. He said he was touched by the feedback and that the team wanted to acknowledge it immediately.

For fans, that speed sends a signal: the makers believe the film has connected instantly.

What Vijay said after watching Ranabaali

The actor said he saw the completed film with his team the previous day. The experience convinced him that Ranabaali would be remembered as one of the best Telugu films of 2026. He framed the achievement in terms beyond business, calling the film a proud moment for the industry.

“Ranabaali is a feather in the cap of Tollywood.” — Vijay Deverakonda

The confidence echoes what Deverakonda said at the film’s pre-release event, where he promised the project would make the industry proud. On release day, he went a step further: after seeing the film with the team, he said he knew it was one of those films that would be remembered.

Deverakonda was clear-eyed about the results too. He said the film’s commercial success is important, but the starting point was to tell a good story. His words suggest the team wants both: respect and reach.

Early response at a glance

• Ranabaali opened in theatres on 16 October.
• Vijay Deverakonda stars as a rebel leader.
• The team held a press meet on the evening of release day.
• The actor will begin meeting fans in Vijayawada the next day.

Why this matters for Indian cinema fans

Telugu cinema has been setting the pace for big-screen spectacle across India. When a star like Deverakonda claims a film is built to be remembered, the claim matters for audiences beyond the Telugu states—especially those deciding whether to catch the dubbed version or follow the business as it unfolds.

Deverakonda also drew a distinction between intent and result. He said the team did not begin with big numbers as the target, but made it clear that commercial success still carries weight. For a star-driven Telugu film, that is a balancing act worth watching through the opening weekend.

What’s next

Deverakonda said he wants to meet people and celebrate the film with them. The team will start from Vijayawada on 17 October, taking the film’s victory lap directly to audiences. For now, the actor ended his message with a thank-you for what he called amazing love.

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