Tirupati [India], October 13: Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda visited the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Tirumala on Tuesday morning to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara ahead of their upcoming film Ranabaali. The couple participated in the early-morning Suprabhatam Seva and offered prayers at the temple, drawing attention from fans and photographers gathered to catch a glimpse of the actors.
Rashmika was seen wearing a yellow silk saree paired with a magenta blouse, while Vijay opted for a traditional silk shirt and dhoti. The actors greeted photographers and fans during their temple visit. Following the darshan, Vedic scholars offered Veda Ashirvachanam to the couple at the Ranganayakula Mandapam. Temple officials also honoured them with traditional sacred silk cloth and presented them with theertha prasadam.
The temple visit came shortly after the couple met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay in Chennai on Monday evening. Rashmika later shared photographs from their meeting on social media, expressing her admiration for the actor-turned-politician. She reflected on how she had admired him as a fan before getting the opportunity to work with him in the film Varisu, and congratulated him on his journey as Chief Minister. Vijay Deverakonda also described the interaction as a memorable experience, praising the warmth with which they were received.
The couple’s visit to Tirumala has attracted attention as they prepare for the release of Ranabaali, their upcoming period action drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan. The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on October 16, 2026, and draws on regional history and folklore, with its story set against the backdrop of resistance during the nineteenth century.
Ranabaali marks the third film featuring Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda together, following their earlier collaborations in Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019). Their latest project has generated interest among fans eager to see the pair reunite on screen. With the film’s release approaching, their temple visit and recent public appearances have added to the attention surrounding the upcoming release.
