Rashmika Shares BTS of Vijay's Ranabaali Look, Calls It 'Extremely Scary', He Says 'Divine'

Rashmika Mandanna has once again set social media buzzing after dropping an unexpected behind the scenes glimpse from Ranabaali . The actress shared a blurred image of Vijay Deverakonda from the film's sets, describing what the team is shooting as "extremely scary." But within minutes, Vijay had the perfect comeback, insisting that his avatar is "not scary, divine," leaving fans desperate to see his much guarded transformation.

Taking to her Instagram Stories, Rashmika posted a mysterious still that revealed only part of Vijay's rugged look under dramatic lighting. She admitted she wasn't even sure if she was allowed to share the image, joking that the makers might ask her to delete it later just like they had on previous occasions. Still, she couldn't resist teasing fans.

"I don't know if I can show you guys this yet... I hope they don't ask me to take it down like a lot of times before. But these boys are doing something extremely scary and I just couldn't control it. I CAN'T WAIT to watch it on the big screen!" she wrote while tagging Vijay Deverakonda and director Rahul Sankrityan .

Vijay wasted no time responding. Reposting Rashmika's Story, he affectionately called her "Cutie" before correcting her description with a cryptic line that has now gone viral: "Not scary, divine :))." The one word immediately sparked fan theories, with many wondering whether his character has a mythical, spiritual or god like dimension that the makers have successfully kept under wraps.

The playful exchange has only amplified excitement around one of the year's biggest Telugu releases. Ever since Ranabaali was announced, Vijay's intense makeover has remained one of the film's biggest mysteries. The newly shared still, though intentionally blurred, appears to showcase a rugged warrior look with a thick moustache, adding even more intrigue without revealing the complete costume or makeup.

Adding fuel to the hype, speculation is rife that the image could belong to the film's much talked about climax. Director Rahul Sankrityan had earlier revealed that the epic face off between Vijay Deverakonda and Hollywood star Arnold Vosloo took an astonishing 16 days to film, describing it as the emotional and action packed highlight of the movie. He also revealed that Vosloo, remembered worldwide for The Mummy , was chosen after an extensive global search because the antagonist is inspired by a real historical figure from British India.

Set between 1854 and 1878 during British rule, Ranabaali is inspired by lesser known chapters of India's freedom struggle. Vijay Deverakonda plays the fearless titular warrior, while Rashmika Mandanna essays Jayamma . Arnold Vosloo stars as the formidable Sir Theodore Hector , also introduced by the makers as "The Demon of Drought." The period action epic is backed by Mythri Movie Makers in association with T-Series and is scheduled for a grand worldwide theatrical release on September 11, 2026 .

Interestingly, Ranabaali is also Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's first on screen collaboration after their wedding , making every update from the film an instant talking point among fans. With Rashmika calling the glimpse "extremely scary" and Vijay confidently calling it "divine," the countdown has officially begun for what could be one of the biggest reveals of the year.