Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda Meet Tamil Nadu CM Thalapathy Vijay Ahead of ‘Ranbaali’ Release
- byPranay Jain
- 14 Oct, 2026
Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are gearing up for the release of their upcoming film, Ranbaali. Ahead of the film's theatrical debut, the couple recently met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Thalapathy Vijay, sharing glimpses of their meeting on social media.
The meeting has attracted attention from fans, particularly after Vijay Deverakonda shared photographs and a heartfelt message expressing his admiration for the Chief Minister.
Vijay Deverakonda Shares Pictures from the Meeting
Vijay Deverakonda posted several photographs from the meeting on Instagram. The pictures show him and Rashmika Mandanna interacting with Thalapathy Vijay in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
In one of the photographs, Vijay Deverakonda is seen embracing the Chief Minister. The images offer a glimpse into their interaction ahead of the much-anticipated film release.
‘He Became My Favourite in Just One Meeting’
Along with the photographs, Vijay Deverakonda shared a message describing his experience of meeting Thalapathy Vijay.
He wrote that despite having a tiring day, the Chief Minister welcomed them warmly and shared personal experiences and thoughts about life, work and the world.
Vijay Deverakonda also expressed his respect and affection for the actor-turned-politician, saying that the interaction made him a favourite in just one meeting. He ended his message with love and respect, expressing hope that they would meet again.
The post has brought the two actors into the spotlight together, with fans discussing the photographs and the message shared online.
Ranbaali to Release on October 16
Meanwhile, Ranbaali is scheduled to arrive in theatres on October 16, according to the supplied report. The film marks Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's first on-screen collaboration following their marriage.
The movie is set to release in five languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, potentially reaching audiences across several Indian film markets.
With the release date approaching, interest in the film continues to build. The meeting with Thalapathy Vijay has added another talking point to the promotional buzz surrounding the project.
Fans will now be looking forward to the film's theatrical release and the on-screen pairing of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda.




