Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda Meet CM Thalapathy Vijay
The Ranabaali co-stars shared warm notes after meeting Tamil Nadu CM Thalapathy Vijay, days before their film opens worldwide on October 16.
A fan-to-co-star moment comes full circle
Rashmika Mandanna has spoken warmly about Thalapathy Vijay before, and her latest post after meeting the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister continued that thread. She wrote that she had admired him for longer than she can remember, went on to share screen space with him in the 2023 Tamil film Varisu, and now respects the journey that has taken him from cinema to public office.
Her Instagram note put that arc simply: “From fangirling him for longer than I can remember to having the opportunity to work with sir to today admiring him for the Chief Minister he is! His journey is nothing short of incredible!”
What Vijay Deverakonda took away
Vijay Deverakonda shared a separate, equally warm post. He said the meeting was “the most beautiful time” and that Thalapathy Vijay received them with love even after a long day.
“Even after a long day he received us with so much love and shared such personal insights into life, work and the world,” Deverakonda wrote. “One meeting and sir is already a favourite.”
Why the timing matters for Ranabaali
The meeting lands during the final pre-release week for Ranabaali, the Telugu period action drama that brings Rashmika and Deverakonda back together. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film is scheduled to open in theatres worldwide on October 16, 2026.
A warm, personal exchange between the co-stars and a major public figure gives the film one more organic moment of visibility without a hard-sell promotion. For fans following both the stars and the film, it frames the release week around goodwill rather than just marketing.
- Rashmika traced her journey from fangirl to Varisu co-star to admirer of the CM.
- Vijay Deverakonda called the meeting beautiful and praised the CM’s personal insights.
- The cast’s film Ranabaali opens worldwide on October 16, 2026.
The exchange gives followers a clear view of how the two actors feel about Thalapathy Vijay: Rashmika’s note is rooted in a long-standing admiration, while Deverakonda’s is a first-hand account of the warmth of the meeting itself.
The takeaway for fans
For Indian entertainment followers, the meeting is a neat crossover between Telugu and Tamil star worlds. It also shows how a simple, sincere social note can do more for a film’s release week than an aggressive promotional push. Rashmika’s post works because it is personal; Deverakonda’s works because it is specific about what the CM shared. Together they turn a routine courtesy call into a memorable pre-release moment.
The notes also reinforce how star-driven Indian entertainment remains: two actors using their own platforms, in their own voices, can command as much attention as a press release. With Ranabaali days away, that attention has a clear next stop.
Source: bollywoodHungama.com
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