Ranabaali Clears Censor Board Without Cuts; US Premieres Set for October 15
Despite the intense violence shown in its promotional material, the Vijay Deverakonda–Rashmika Mandanna period action drama is reportedly heading to theaters with a U/A certificate and no censor-mandated cuts.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming Telugu film Ranabaali has reportedly received a U/A certificate from India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without a single cut, ahead of its theatrical release on October 16, 2026.
The reported clearance has generated interest because the promotional material released so far features intense action and violent confrontations. Despite those sequences, reports suggest that the censor board did not require any deletions or modifications.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Ranabaali is a period action drama set against the backdrop of British colonial rule and the devastating famine of the 1870s. The story centers on a rebellious warrior from Rayalaseema who challenges colonial oppression.
Vijay Deverakonda plays the title character, while Rashmika Mandanna portrays Jayamma. Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo, known for his role in The Mummy, appears as the British antagonist Sir Theodore Hector.
Sankrityan has described the film as an alternate-history fantasy rather than a conventional historical biopic, combining a fictional narrative with themes of resistance and exploitation.
Produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers, in association with T-Series, the film features music composed by Ajay-Atul.
The film's exact certified runtime remains unclear. Initial reports suggested approximately 150 minutes, while some ticketing platforms list a duration exceeding three hours. An authoritative confirmation of the final runtime is still awaited.
Ranabaali US Premieres on October 15; Canada Release Listed for October 16
For Telugu moviegoers in North America, Ranabaali is scheduled to begin its theatrical rollout with select US advance screenings on Thursday, October 15, followed by the regular release on Friday, October 16.
US ticketing platforms, including Atom Tickets and Regal Cinemas, have published listings for the film, giving audiences an opportunity to check local screenings and advance ticket availability.
In Canada, Cineplex has listed the Hindi-language version of Ranabaali, with English subtitles, for October 16. However, specific Canadian theater locations and a separate Telugu-language release schedule have not yet been independently confirmed.
The North American rollout comes as Vijay Deverakonda reunites on screen with Rashmika Mandanna following their earlier collaborations in Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade.
Where to Watch Ranabaali in the United States
Selected R4egal locations have published Ranabaali listings for the October 15–21 release period. Current identifi4ed options include:
US metropolitan area | Theater | Listed dates |
Atlanta, Georgia | Regal Medlock Crossing, Duluth | Oct. 15–21 |
Northern Virginia / Washington, DC | Regal Fox, Ashburn | Oct. 15–18 |
Alpharetta, Georgia | Regal Avalon | Oct. 16–21 |
Gainesville, Florida | Regal Royal Park | Oct. 15–21 |
Readers can check individual theater schedules and ticket availability using these links:
For other locations, including major Telugu-American markets such as Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, the San Francisco Bay Area, New Jersey and Seattle, moviegoers can search by city or ZIP code through Atom Tickets' Ranabaali booking page.
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