When Vijay Deverakonda took the mic in Vijayawada, he didn’t just talk about a new release; he declared that Ranabaali is the Telugu film that will stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Hollywood’s greatest. He compared it to Braveheart, Schindler’s List and Inglourious Basterds, and the crowd felt the heat. NEWPAR Set against the backdrop of the 1800s famine that scarred the Indian soil under British colonial rule, the story follows a common man who rises to challenge the oppressors. With a runtime of 2h50m, it promises a binge‑worthy, high‑stakes drama that pulls viewers into a world of sacrifice, strategy, and raw emotion. NEWPAR Rahul Sankrityan directs the film, while Mythri Movie Makers and T‑Series back it. The cast is a mix of familiar faces and international talent: Arnold Vosloo as the colonial antagonist and Easwari Rao as the protagonist’s steadfast partner. It’s the third on‑screen pairing for Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna, who tied the knot in February, adding a personal touch to the cinematic love story. NEWPAR Vijay, still early in his career, says Ranabaali sits in the top three of his 14 films. ‘I’m a fairly new actor,’ he says, ‘but this film will be the one I look back on with pride for the next decade.’ He’s positioned it as a milestone that could redefine his trajectory. NEWPAR With the release set for Oct 16, the buzz is already building. If Ranabaali lives up to its ambitious comparisons, it may become the benchmark for Telugu historical epics and could even spark a new wave of Indian cinema that marries grandeur with grit.