“Stories preserved through generations, living on in folklore. Now, we bring them to the BIGGEST SCREENS across THE WORLD. The history that shaped us. The Indian men we descend from. A story that deserves to be told right,” the makers of Vijay Deverakonda’s Ranabaali wrote while unveiling the theatrical trailer for their Dasara release.

Fierce and coherent

The trailer opens on a devotional-folklore note, with a storyteller anticipating the birth of a divinely ordained saviour. This is followed by visuals of the British subjecting bonded Indian labourers to torture and humiliation. The racist belief that famines are nature’s way of wiping out communities that breed “like cattle” sets the tone for the film’s Madras Famine-oriented narrative.

Visuals of Singanamala Bobbili Ranabaali’s private militia-like men shoving spices into the backs of British officials hint at the film’s rawness and unflinching tone. Rashmika Mandanna and Arnold Vosloo play the female lead and antagonist, respectively.

Religious imagery and the trope of an angry deity taking human form to restore order are impossible to miss. Director Rahul Sankrityan appears to have packed the second half with intense sequences, particularly a rousing stretch in which a hyper-agitated male lead goes on a rampage, leading a bloody revolt against the British.

The film’s runtime is reportedly 185 minutes, a length Vijay has defended. “I never understood why some people even think the runtime is even a point of discussion. People (the majority of the audience) go by the teaser and trailer. Why is length even being discussed?” he said.

Online buzz is positive

Netizens are raving about the newly released trailer. Viewers across X and other social media platforms have hailed it as a “powerful comeback”, praising the actor’s “fierce, commanding” presence as the Rayalaseema warrior.

“Vijay performance trailer lone full ga dominate chesindi,” one user wrote, while another declared “Konda Anna rule back” and praised the rich visuals and “outstanding” production values.

Many viewers also celebrated the film’s raw storytelling and Ajay-Atul’s score, with reactions describing it as a “mass trailer”. The emotional depth, historical rootedness and chemistry between Vijay and Rashmika have also drawn praise.

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The veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away yesterday in his Goa residence on October 8, 2026. The news came as an absolute shock to all of his fans across the world.

Nana Patekar is known for his massive contributions to the world of cinema with numerous Iconic characters under his belt of creations. One of his recent roles was in the movie Natsamrat. During an event, Nana Patekar had an unusual POV to point out about the actors who had taken the helm of the role before him.

Nana said, “Whoever has done Natsamrat, the play, has died of a heart attack. When I was approached for Natsamrat, I refused to do the play. I said I would do the film. You put your life into the play. had I done that too, I would have died 10, 15, or 25 years back.”

Nana Patekar pointed out an important distinction between movies and plays with respect to how they are remembered. He said,  “Once you do the role in cinema, it is immortal. Dr Laagu, Dutta Bhatt, Chandrakant Gokhale, everyone did Natsamrat the play, whoever was a part of it all died of a heart attack. That is why I played the character in the film Natsamrat.”

He further continued to lay some praise on those who played the role before him and how their performances were untouchable. “Dr Laagu and Dutta Bhatt were my reference when I was doing Natsamrat; what I have done is nothing compared to the original play they performed.”

The last rites were performed for Nana Patekar on October 8 at his Pune farmhouse. He was consigned to the flames by his own son, Malhar Patekar, at 11:30 pm. Speaking about his father, he mentioned how his vision still lives through his contributions to society under the Naam Foundation, which would continue to help those in need.

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Several celebrities were clicked at Chunky Panday’s Mumbai residence on Thursday as the family celebrated Alanna Panday’s baby shower. Aneet Padda was among the guests, and an inside video from the celebration has now surfaced online, showing her playing a game with Ananya Panday.

In the video, guests can be seen standing in pairs with a sheet held between them. A toy placed on the sheet has to be passed to the person on the other side. Ananya, who is Ahaan Panday’s cousin, and Aneet were seen participating in the fun activity, giving fans a glimpse of their camaraderie.

The video has also caught fans’ attention amid ongoing dating rumours surrounding Aneet and Ahaan. The two actors made their theatrical debuts as lead actors opposite each other in Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, which became a major box-office success. Their on-screen chemistry and appearances together outside work have fuelled speculation about their relationship, although the two have not publicly confirmed that they are dating.

For the occasion, Aneet opted for a white top paired with a pink shrug and jeans.

Check out the video below: 

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On the work front, Aneet was most recently seen in Hunkkaar: The Roar, a series that also stars Fatima Sana Shaikh and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. She is also set to feature in Shakti Shalini and will reunite with Ahaan and director Mohit Suri for their next film, an untitled project expected to release in 2027.

Ahaan, meanwhile, is set to star in Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming film. He will also reunite with Aneet in Mohit Suri’s next, which is expected to blend romance and action. The film is slated to begin shooting in October 2026, with portions planned in Mumbai and Goa. Talking of Ananya Panday, she has Call Me Bae season 2 in the pipeline.

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