Actor Vijay Deverakonda shared a heartfelt message for his wife and co-star Rashmika Mandanna at the pre-release event of their upcoming film ‘Ranabaali’ on Tuesday. Ahead of the film’s release on Friday, the actor called her his favourite co-star, adding that working with Rashmika feels like home.During the event, Vijay Deverakonda praised Rashmika’s growth as a performer and said he felt proud of the person she had become. The occasion was particularly special as the couple spoke about their third film together, marking their first on-screen collaboration since their marriage in February 2026.
Vijay Deverakonda: ‘You’re my favourite co-star’
Vijay spoke about how Rashmika had grown as an actor and as a person since they first worked together. He praised her determination and the effort she puts into her work.“This is our third movie together. Until this third film, you’ve grown so much as an actor and as a person. You’ve always had this crazy willpower, like a human doing work that’s almost robotic. Seeing your growth makes me feel really proud,” he said.He then expressed his love for working with her, adding, “I love making films with you. You’re my favourite co-star. It feels like home.”Vijay also spoke about casting Rashmika as Jayamma in ‘Ranabaali’. He said there was no doubt that she was the right actor for the role and praised her performance.“For this movie, there was no question about whether you should be cast or not. You’re definitely playing Jayamma,” he said. He added, “You’re the only one who can pull off that role, and you did it.”‘Ranabaali’ is the third film featuring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna together, following ‘Geetha Govindam’ and ‘Dear Comrade’.
About ‘Ranabaali’
Helmed by Rahul Sankrityan, the period action drama features Vijay as Singanamala Bobbili Ranabaali, a Rayalaseema warrior who rises against British colonial forces during the Madras Famine of 1876–78. Rashmika plays his wife, Jayamma, while Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo, known for ‘The Mummy’, appears as the British antagonist, Sir Theodore Hector.The film’s music is composed by Ajay-Atul.‘Ranabaali’ is scheduled to release in theatres on October 16, 2026.