The reunion of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in Ranabaali generated considerable curiosity, but the film failed to win over audiences unanimously during its theatrical run. While some appreciated the performances and the film’s grand setting, others felt the narration was slow and the runtime was too long. Now, the film is heading to OTT, raising an interesting question: can it find the audience it missed in theatres?
Netflix is reportedly set to stream Ranabaali from November 13 in five languages, likly in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. This gives the film a chance to reach viewers who skipped its theatrical release, along with audiences in other language markets.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the period action drama features Vijay as a warrior fighting against British rule, with Rashmika playing Jayamma. The film had an ambitious backdrop and was mounted on a grand scale, but its theatrical response remained divided.
The OTT release could give Ranabaali a fresh start. Viewers who were not convinced enough to watch it in theatres may now give it a chance from home. The five-language release could also help the film find new audiences.
But will viewers enjoy Ranabaali on OTT, or will the same complaints about its narration and pace continue? Its digital run will be worth watching.
