Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna Face Netizens' Advice for Ranabaali Promotions
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna face criticism as fans urge them to spotlight Ranabaali's story and production scale in promotions ahead of its Dasara release.
Dumtika Editorial
October 7, 2026 · 1 min read

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Key Highlights
- Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna promote Ranabaali ahead of Dasara release
- Netizens criticize focus on personal life over film content in interviews
- Director Rahul Sankrityan researched Rayalaseema's pre-independence drought for the story
- Fans hope upcoming promotions will highlight Ranabaali's scale and narrative
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, who recently tied the knot, are gearing up for the release of their first film together after marriage, Ranabaali. The film, directed by Rahul Sankrityan and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, is set to hit theatres on October 16, coinciding with the Dasara festive season. This collaboration has generated considerable anticipation, especially as the couple's previous projects have been well received by Telugu audiences.
In the lead-up to the release, Vijay and Rashmika have participated in several promotional interviews. However, these interviews have largely centered on their personal and married life rather than the film itself. This approach has drawn criticism from netizens, who have taken to social media to express disappointment. Many fans feel that the couple should shift focus to discussing Ranabaali's content, especially its scale and the efforts invested by the cast and crew.
Director Rahul Sankrityan has highlighted that Ranabaali is inspired by real-life incidents, specifically a drought that affected the Rayalaseema region before Indian independence. He shared that extensive research went into the script, including traveling to villages in Rayalaseema and gathering stories over several years. Despite this, Vijay and Rashmika have yet to share their own experiences working on the film during promotions, which has fueled further online backlash.
The production house, Mythri Movie Makers, is said to have invested significant resources into Ranabaali, bringing on board top technicians to ensure a high-quality output. With the trailer release considered crucial for the film's momentum, fans are hoping upcoming interviews will focus more on the film's narrative and the team's hard work.


