Mumbai’s film scene just got a dose of nostalgia with the release of the wedding poster for ‘Ranbali,’ starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. Dropped just a day after the stars’ real-life wedding buzz, the poster captures them as a married couple from a bygone era. Director Rahul Sankrityayan, who unveiled it, has now shared an intimate behind-the-scenes story that feels like time travel.
For Rahul, crafting this poster wasn’t just a publicity stunt. It was a deliberate nod to the authenticity of old family photographs from the late 1800s. ‘I have always been fascinated by those vintage images of our parents and grandparents posing stiffly before the camera—no fake smiles, no filters, just raw presence,’ he posted on X. That era, he notes, was far from glamorous; it was gritty, realistic, and deeply tied to survival.
The shoot day transformed the set. When Vijay and Rashmika arrived in bridal attire, the atmosphere shifted. ‘It felt like we had slipped back in time. They didn’t just wear the clothes; they embodied the moment,’ Rahul recalled. The duo slipped seamlessly into character, making the 19th-century vibe palpably real. ‘Cinema and life sometimes mirror each other perfectly,’ he reflected.
This poster sets the tone for ‘Ranbali,’ a film promising unfiltered storytelling. Slated for a multi-language release in Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi on September 11, it’s already generating massive hype. Fans are raving about the stars’ chemistry, amplified by their off-screen romance. Rahul’s vision blends historical grit with modern appeal, positioning ‘Ranbali’ as a must-watch. As anticipation builds, this poster stands as a timeless testament to honest filmmaking.