Ranabaali’s star power hasn’t translated to ticket sales—on day 12 the film made just ₹1.10 crore across 1,511 screens, a stark contrast to the ₹9.25 crore splash on its opening day.
Critics were quick to point out that the film’s ambition didn’t match its execution. NDTV’s Latha Srinivasan called it “ambitious yet disappointingly uneven,” noting Rahul Sankrityan’s pacing drags and a lack of novelty in the colonial‑era backdrop. The narrative, which hinges on Ranabaali’s rebellion against the British, feels more like a long‑winded moral lesson than a gripping drama.
The disappointment is amplified by the film’s pedigree: it’s the third collaboration between Deverakonda and Mandanna after the modestly successful Geetha Govindam and the critically panned Dear Comrade. Fans had imagined a high‑energy partnership, but the chemistry that worked on screen in earlier films didn’t carry over here.
Box‑office numbers paint a bleak picture. With a net of ₹55.35 crore in India and only ₹12.15 crore overseas, the worldwide total sits at ₹76.45 crore—well below the ₹90 crore mark many expected for a period epic of this scale. Even the overseas earnings, a modest ₹0.05 crore on day 12, show the film isn’t resonating beyond domestic audiences.
What’s next? The film will close its theatrical run next Friday, but there’s still a chance for a digital release that could tap into nostalgic viewers. Meanwhile, Deverakonda and Mandanna have already lined up new projects, signaling that this commercial hiccup won’t stall their careers.