Here is everything you need to know about the project that has taken the internet by storm.
The Title & Release Date 🗓️
Title: 'Ranabaali' (The Sacrifice of War/Battle).
Release Date: The film is locked for a global release on September 11, 2026.
The Setting: The story is set in the 19th Century (specifically between 1854-1878), a "forgotten chapter" of history where the British allegedly committed genocide and turned fertile lands into drought-ridden graveyards.
The Cast: A "Blockbuster" Reunion 👫
The biggest highlight for fans is the return of the "Geetha Govindam" pair!
Vijay Deverakonda plays the titular hero Ranabaali, a rebel rising from the "cursed land."
Rashmika Mandanna stars as the female lead, Jayamma. This marks their third collaboration after Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade.
The Villain: In a massive casting coup, Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo (yes, Imhotep from The Mummy!) plays the ruthless British antagonist, Sir Theodore Hector.
The Glimpse: "Brutal & Epic" ⚔️
The title reveal video didn't hold back on the violence.
The Visuals: It opens with haunting shots of starving villagers and British cruelty.
The Hero Entry: Vijay is introduced in a fierce, rugged avatar—long hair, intense gaze—riding a horse while dragging a British officer along the railway tracks.
The Music: The thundering background score is composed by the masters of epic sound, Ajay-Atul.
SantaBanta Verdict: Vijay Deverakonda in a period war zone? Rashmika back by his side? And "The Mummy" villain as the bad guy? Ranabaali just became one of the most anticipated films of 2026. September cannot come fast enough!
