Vijay Deverakonda sent his wishes on his director Rahul Sankrityan’s birthday. The actor expressed his feelings on their creative journey together, starting with Taxiwaala. Deverakonda also posted an unseen picture of the actor as well as the director in his words.

The post quickly spread among fans and industry friends to celebrate Sankrityan's day. Rashmika Mandanna, who is in Ranabaali opposite Deverakonda, too wished him good luck and the film was alive and well. Mythri Movie Makers, the production house that backed the project, also posted a tribute to the film.

Ranabaali is already one of the most talked-about films of 2026. With Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna playing as lead actors and the film stars Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo, whose entry into Indian cinema has generated global buzz. With music by the celebrated duo Ajay-Atul, the movie is a high-octane drama with an emotional tale and international appeal.

Deverakonda’s birthday message showed us how special he is with Sankrityan and how this visionary director is, and how he inspires the entire team. Fans agreed, and such a kind gesture is indicative of the team spirit in Ranabaali. This unseen photo of the actor added a personal touch to the film and made it more personal to the audience.

Such a collaboration between Deverakonda and Sankrityan will be crucial to the film’s success, industry insiders say. They have already collaborated on Taxiwaala and its storytelling, and there is great expectation that Ranabaali will take things into new realms. And as well as being organic promotion, the birthday tributes help to keep the movie on top of the list and make sure people know it is coming.

Vijay Deverakonda’s emotional birthday wish to Rahul Sankrityan not only marked his director’s birthday but brought to life the interest of the audience for Ranabaali. In a movie with such a huge star cast and music and a good actor-director relationship that has been going on for many years and will keep things going for years to come, the film is set to be one of the biggest of 2026.