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Vijay Deverakonda’s ‘Ranabaali’ to release on Dussehra, clashing Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 11:40 PM
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Actor Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming film ‘Ranabaali’ is slated for a Dussehra release, positioning it against Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ which opens the same weekend.
Vijay Deverakonda’s next project, titled ‘Ranabaali’, has been confirmed for a theatrical release coinciding with the Dussehra festival, a period traditionally reserved for high‑profile Indian films. The schedule places the movie in direct competition with superstar Rajinikanth’s sequel ‘Jailer 2’, which is also set to hit screens over the same weekend.
The Dussehra window, falling in early October, is a coveted slot for producers seeking maximum footfall, as audiences flock to cinemas during the holiday. By locking ‘Ranabaali’ into this slot, the film’s makers aim to capitalize on the festive mood while accepting the risk of sharing screens with a Rajinikanth blockbuster.
Industry observers note that the head‑to‑head release could split the market, with fans of Deverakonda and Rajinikanth likely to prioritize different regions and demographics. Box‑office projections remain tentative, but the clash underscores the competitive nature of the Indian film calendar during major festivals.
The Dussehra window, falling in early October, is a coveted slot for producers seeking maximum footfall, as audiences flock to cinemas during the holiday. By locking ‘Ranabaali’ into this slot, the film’s makers aim to capitalize on the festive mood while accepting the risk of sharing screens with a Rajinikanth blockbuster.
Industry observers note that the head‑to‑head release could split the market, with fans of Deverakonda and Rajinikanth likely to prioritize different regions and demographics. Box‑office projections remain tentative, but the clash underscores the competitive nature of the Indian film calendar during major festivals.