In the wake of the criticisms faced by the duo Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna for their new period drama, Ranabaali, Anand Deverakonda has been supporting them. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film opened in theatres on 16th October 2026 and garnered mixed reviews. The social media buzz surrounding Anand’s involvement in the film has garnered attention as opinions surfaced regarding its reception and the performance of its leads in the media. The social media frenzy around Anand’s participation in the movie has drawn the attention as opinions flow regarding the movie’s reception and the performances of its lead actors in the media.
As per reports, Anand posted on Instagram Stories, including posts from Vijay and Rashmika and reshared a post from South Cassette, applauding Ranabaali. The post called it a successful blockbuster, learned to deal with negativity and received significant respect. Anand’s move to put up a message was seen as a public show of support for the actors when they were being criticised. The assertion on the film’s success came from the re-shared post instead of an independently sourced declaration by Anand.
Vijay Deverakonda is cast in the lead role as a man rising against the British colonialism exploitation called Ranabaali, while Rashmika Mandanna stars as its wife, Jayamma. The film is a historical action drama that deals with resistance to colonial oppression and also stars Arnold Vosloo as Sir Theodore Hector, the antagonist. After its release, a lot of people had a problem with the narration, the way certain scenes were used, the second half of the film, etc. Others loved Viajy’s screen presence and the chemistry he had with his co-stars. The Varying reactions have added to the controversy over the film.
The box office receipts of the film are also on the table. The Times of India reported on October 29 that India had an estimated net collection of Rs 56.38 crore and gross collection Rs65.45 crore at the time of reporting. These are approximate and should not be considered final audited numbers. In the meanwhile, Hindustan Times reported that producer Ravi Shankar claimed that the movie had crossed its break-even mark in most of the territories. When evaluating the film’s performance it is important to remember that there is a difference between box-office success, profitability and audience reviews.
In addition to the movie itself, Vijay and Rashmika have also attracted the wrath of the online community due to their Karan Johar talk show appearance called Koffee With Karan. The actors had already contacted the Cyber Crime police officers of Hyderabad with allegations of online harassment and distribution of fake content, reports said this week. In this context, Anand’s action underscores the help he and his wife are receiving from their family members as the public discourse goes on. In the world of entertainment, there is always some criticism and other opinions, however, things around Ranabaali are a testament to the importance of verified information and fair assessments in the world of celebrities and their work.
