Tollywood’s most awaited period drama, Ranabaali, has just marked another milestone – the completion of its week‑long schedule at Gandikota, the stunning sandstone gorge often dubbed the Grand Canyon of India. The film, starring the newly‑wedded power couple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, has now clocked 100 days of shooting, with roughly 90 percent of the story already captured.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Ranabaali transports audiences to the 19th‑century Indian sub‑continent, weaving a tale inspired by real events that unfolded under British rule between 1854 and 1878. The Gandikota stretch provided the perfect backdrop for the movie’s most emotionally charged moments, as the lead pair performed intense, heart‑wrenching scenes against a crimson sunset that painted the jagged cliffs in dramatic silhouette.
BTS photos released by the makers show Rashmika and Vijay immersed in the rugged terrain, their chemistry palpable even as the sun dipped below the horizon. The visual treat has ignited a fresh wave of buzz, with fans eager to see how the historic romance will unfold on the big screen.
With the majority of filming now wrapped, the production is gearing up for a grand worldwide release slated for September 11, 2026. The anticipation is sky‑high, not just because the film promises lavish sets and gripping storytelling, but also because it marks the first on‑screen collaboration of the beloved couple after their marriage. As the countdown begins, Tollywood and its audience alike are waiting with bated breath for Ranabaali to make its cinematic debut.
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