‘Ranabaali’ director Rahul Sankrityan on box office vs. legacy: A film remains forever
Interview: ‘Ranabaali’ director Rahul Sankrityan on the Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna film
Rahul Sankrityan talks about Ranabaali’s folk-superhero roots, its commercial sensibilities, and the criticism of its violence, portrayal of female characters, and music
Updated - November 03, 2026 06:31 am IST
Vijay Deverakonda and Rahul Sankrityan on the sets of ‘Ranabaali’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
It has been a fortnight since the release of Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, and director Rahul Sankrityan is enjoying the calm at his office in Hyderabad, having wound up post-release promotions.
“It is always a learning experience to see how everyone responds to our work,” he says. Ranabaali released on October 16, competing with the Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2. The film got off to a moderate start, gradually picking up momentum at the box office.
Published - October 30, 2026 07:00 am IST
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