New Delhi: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s much-awaited Ranabaali hit theatres on Friday (October 16), bringing the real-life couple back together
on the big screen once again. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the period drama is also their first film together since their marriage, adding to the excitement surrounding its release.
With early morning shows underway, first reactions to Ranabaali have started appearing on social media. The performance of Vijay Deverakonda has emerged as one of the biggest positives, with viewers praising his screen presence and dialogue delivery.
Ranabaali Twitter review
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay’s on-screen chemistry has also received appreciation. Several viewers felt their scenes together brought an emotional touch to the otherwise intense period drama.
However, the response has not been entirely positive. Some audience members thought the story was slow, and they criticised the screenplay and the pace. Some viewers also felt that the long runtime impacted the overall experience and that the story could have been told more effectively in a shorter format.
One person shared on X (formerly Twitter), “First half too good.. #Ranabaali. Everything was so perfect. Second half.. zero connect #Ranabaali.”
First half too good.. #Ranabaali 👌
Everything was so perfect..— NOV 5🏹 (@mass_boy1) October 16, 2026
“What a movie!!!! Right from the story, screenplay @Rahul_Sankrityn nailed it. The lead pair is so beautiful, on screen chemistry looks so elegant. Music Jayamma rocked it as usual! And #VijayDeverakonda a big hug to you from here. You deserve this #Ranabaali,” wrote another.
What a movie!!!!
Right from the story, screenplay @Rahul_Sankrityn nailed it.
The lead pair is so beautiful, on screen chemistry looks so elegant.Music 🔥🧨🔥
Jayamma rocked it as usual!
And #VijayDeverakonda a big hug to you from here. You deserve this ❤️❤️
#Ranabaali
— #269 Signing off (@aka_akshayy) October 15, 2026
Another shared, “#Ranabaali – pre independence era action cinema ki fantasy esi subtle ga mass tho kodthe adhe #Ranabaali RA NIYAKKA. Enjoyed watching the film overall. Second half was decent- good felt bit stretched, compared to 1st half which was great.”
#Ranabaali – pre independence era action cinema ki fantasy esi subtle ga mass tho kodthe adhe #Ranabaali RA NIYAKKA. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐/5
Enjoyed watching the film overall. Second half was decent- good felt bit stretched, compared to 1st half which was great.
— Uma Shankar Reddy (@Quietlywatchinn) October 15, 2026
“Halfway into #Ranabaali. This is very beautifully crafted first half. No manufactured elevations..the story telling is so organic that it serves the purpose of everything that there’s in the process..I loved the first half,” wrote another.
half way into #Ranabaali. This is very beautifully crafted first half. No manufactured elevations..the story telling is so organic that it serves the purpose of everything that there’s in the process..I loved the first half..
— Sudden Star (@PsychoViswa) October 16, 2026
While Vijay’s performance, his chemistry with Rashmika and the film’s historical setting have found appreciation, the execution gets criticism from moviegoers.
About Ranabaali
Set during British rule in India, Ranabaali takes inspiration from the devastating Madras Famine of 1876–1878. The film explores a turbulent period marked by hunger, exploitation and the impact of colonial policies on ordinary people.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Ranabaali arrives with considerable expectations, particularly because of Vijay and Rashmika’s reunion.
