Ranabaali: Did CBFC recommend any cuts in Vijay, Rashmika's film?

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are all set to share screen space again in their upcoming film, Ranabaali. Amid growing buzz around the project, the film has reportedly recieved U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). 
According to a report by Aakashavaani, the Rahul Sankrityan directorial has reportedly passed the censor board examination without any cuts. Further details about its certification and release plans are awaited.
What is Ranabaali about?
Ranabaali is not a conventional biopic or a direct portrayal of any one documented historical figure. Instead, the film takes inspiration from a real historical period and explores the struggles of people in Rayalaseema during the British colonial era.
Ranabaali is not a conventional biopic or a direct portrayal of any one documented historical figure. Instead, the film takes inspiration from a real historical period and explores the struggles of people in Rayalaseema during the British colonial era. In the film, Vijay Deverakonda essays the titular role of Ranabaali, who is portrayed as a Telugu man from Rayalaseema who fights against British oppression. On the other hand, Rashmika Mandanna plays Jayamma, his wife. Arnold Vosloo also plays the antagonist Sir Theodore Hector, a British oppressor in the film.
In the recently released trailer, Ranabaali is shown as a legendary figure who refused to surrender to English oppressors’ exploitation. However, it should also be considered that he has not been claimed as a specific historical legend.
When is Ranabaali set to release?
Ranabaali is slated to release worldwide on October 16, 2026, one day after Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 in theatres. The film marks another collaboration between Vijay and Rashmika, who have previously shared screen space in Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade. The film has been backed by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers and is associated with T-Series.
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda visit Tirumala Temple
Ahead of Ranabaali release, the couple was recently spotted in Tirupati, offering prayers at the revered Tirumala Temple. The images making the rounds on social media show that Rashmika Mandanna wore a mustard-yellow silk saree, while Vijay Deverakonda kept it classic in a short white kurta and a silk lungi.