The wait for Ranabaali is almost over. Mythri Movie Makers has unveiled a striking new poster for the upcoming period action drama and confirmed that the much-awaited trailer will drop on October 8 at 6:03 PM. Promising a substantial 3 minutes and 47 seconds of footage, the trailer is being positioned as a glimpse into what the makers describe as “raw, rooted storytelling.” The film is set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026.
The newly released poster immediately grabs attention with Vijay Deverakonda in an intense and savage warrior avatar. Holding a trident and surrounded by fiery chaos, the actor appears to be stepping into one of the most physically demanding and dramatic roles of his career. The visual, coupled with the film's #NeverForget campaign, hints at a story rooted in resistance, oppression and the forgotten struggles of an era marked by immense hardship.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Ranabaali stars Vijay Deverakonda as the titular rebel warrior, with Rashmika Mandanna also playing a key role. The period action drama draws inspiration from the resistance movements of 19th-century Rayalaseema during the Great Madras Famine of 1876–78. Rather than presenting the period merely as a backdrop, the film appears to be using history to explore the impact of colonial-era oppression and the people who fought against it.
The makers' decision to emphasise “raw, rooted storytelling” has further raised expectations around the trailer. With a runtime of nearly four minutes, the October 8 trailer is expected to offer audiences a much deeper look at the world of Ranabaali, its characters and the scale of the conflict. The fiery imagery from the new poster suggests that the film is aiming for a gritty, intense visual language rather than a conventional period drama.
The film brings together a large creative and technical team, with music by Ajay-Atul and cinematography by Nirav Shah. The project also features international action talent, including Arnold Vosloo, Yannick Ben and Andy Long Nguyen, adding another layer to the film's ambitious scale. Mythri Movie Makers is backing the project, with T-Series also associated with the film, while Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar are among the names attached to its production and distribution ecosystem.
With the trailer arriving on October 8 at exactly 6:03 PM, the countdown to Ranabaali has entered its final stretch. Vijay Deverakonda's fierce transformation, Rashmika Mandanna's presence, Rahul Sankrityan's period-action vision and the film's #NeverForget theme have already created considerable curiosity. Now, all eyes are on the 3-minute-47-second trailer to see whether Ranabaali can bring its promise of raw, rooted storytelling to life when it storms cinemas worldwide on October 16.