Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali takes a hit at the box office after its debut
Rahul Sankrityan's period drama about the 1876–1878 Madras Famine opened October 16 with about Rs 16.5 crore, then fell 21.1% on its second day to Rs 7.30 crore amid mixed reviews. The film opened below Kingdom and Liger.
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What happened
Ranabaali, a period drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan about the Madras Famine of 1876 to 1878, opened in theaters on October 16 with roughly Rs 16.5 crore. Its India net collections fell 21.1% on Saturday, October 17, to Rs 7.30 crore, as critics gave it mixed reviews. Deverakonda then insisted the film will be remembered as one of the best Telugu movies of 2026.
Why it matters
The film opened below Deverakonda's recent releases Kingdom and Liger.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 10:09 PM ET: Ranabaali hits theaters, with its first-day collections later reported at about Rs 16.5 crore.
- Oct 17, 6:45 AM ET: Deverakonda says the movie was never meant to chase box office figures as its response stays lukewarm.
- Oct 17, 8:35 PM ET: Domestic collections drop 21.1% on the second day, with India net reaching Rs 16.55 crore and worldwide earnings at Rs 26.65 crore.
- Oct 18, 1:07 AM ET: Deverakonda predicts the film will be a big hit despite mixed reviews and the drop in collections.
Coverage
- 'Ranabaali' box office collection day 2: Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna film earns Rs 26.65 cr worldwide; India net reaches Rs 16.55 cr; Saturday collection drops 21.1% (Times of India)
- Ranabaali box office collection day 2: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna film barely sees any growth, crosses ₹16 crore (Hindustan Times)
- Ranabaali: Vijay Deverakonda says film not made for box office numbers (mid-day.com)
- Ranabaali box office Day 1: Vijay Deverakonda's film trails Kingdom, Liger opening (indiatoday.in)
- Ranabaali Box Office Collection Day 2: Vijay Deverakonda Starrer Sees Dip After Strong Opening (ndtvprofit.com)
- 'Ranabaali' Day 1 Box Office: Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna movie collects over ₹16 crore worldwide, opens below 'Kingdom' and 'Dear Comrade' (theweek.in)
- Ranabaali Box Office Collection Day 1: Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna Film Opens At Rs 16 Crore Amid Jailer 2 Wave (NDTV)
- Ranabaali Box Office Collection Day 1: Registers Vijay Deverakonda’s 4th Biggest Opening Post-COVID, 10 (koimoi.com)
- Ranabaali box office day 1: Vijay Deverakonda’s latest makes half of Kingdom, earns Rs 16.5 cr (Indian Express)
- Ranabaali box office collection day 1: Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna's film opens on decent note. E (Economic Times)
- 'Ranabaali' box office collection day 1: Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna's film earns Rs 16.50 cr worldwide; India net collection reaches Rs 9.25 cr (Times of India)
- Ranabaali box office collection day 1: Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna film collects ₹7 crore, fails to beat opening day haul of Kingdom, Liger (Hindustan Times)
- Ranabaali Box Office Collection Day 1: Vijay-Rashmika's Film Earns Over Rs 5 Cr, Beats Nayyi Navelli And Prahaar (ETV Bharat Entertainment Team)
- Rajinikanth vs Vijay Deverakonda: Who Will Rule The Dasara Box Office? (deccanchronicle.com)
- Vijay Deverakonda film Ranabaali nears Rs 35 crore after five days
- Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali dips on Monday after weekend opening
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