{
  "id": 15366582,
  "title": "Vijay Deverakonda compares Ranabaali to Schindler’s List, Braveheart amid lukewarm response",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/vijay-deverakonda-compares-ranabaali-to-schindlers-list-braveheart",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T06:30:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/vijay-deverakonda-compares-ranabaali-to-schindlers-list-braveheart-10926612/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vijay Deverakonda, star of the latest Telugu film Ranabaali, drew comparisons to impactful Hollywood classics during a recent promotional event in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. When questioned about the reception of his new movie among critics and audiences, the actor asserted that Ranabaali is an Indian interpretation of the grandeur and emotional depth found in films like Braveheart, Schindler's List, and Inglourious Basterds.\n\nAt the event, Vijay Deverakonda explained that watching these renowned films while aspiring to become an actor fueled his ambition to create something similarly impactful. He passionately stated, \"When I wanted to become an actor, I recalled how they would show us English films like Braveheart and Schindler's List. I watched Inglourious Basterds once I grew up. When I watched these films, I hoped I would make something similar when I became an actor.\"\n\nVijay Deverakonda emphasized that Ranabaali represents the Indian mass-commercial version of these cinematic masterpieces, promising viewers a transformative experience spanning 2 hours and 50 minutes. He reinforced his pride in the film, proclaiming it as one of his top three creations despite being an actor with a relatively short career, being his 14th film overall.\n\nThe actor's bold comparisons sparked curiosity and surprise among netizens, who were taken aback by the high regard he placed on his latest project. Ranabaali has already made a strong start at the box office, earning Rs 20.6 crore in India and Rs 26.65 crore globally within its first two days of release. Its opening weekend grossed Rs 9.25 crore net in India, followed by Rs 7.3 crore net on the following Saturday.\n\nRanabaali marks the first collaboration between Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, who married a few months prior. This marks their third film together after the hit movies Dear Comrade and Geetha Govindam.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Vijay Deverakonda compares Ranabaali to Schindler’s List and Braveheart.",
    "Actor expresses hope to create films like these during his career.",
    "Ranabaali earns Rs 20.6 crore in India in first two days."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}