📌 Key Points
- Vijay Deverakonda cast actor Jeevan in ‘Ranabaali’ after being impressed by his Instagram audition reel.
- Jeevan, a ‘Dhee’ Season 15 participant, emotionally reacted to the opportunity, expressing immense gratitude.
- ‘Ranabaali’ is set in the late 19th century, exploring the Great Indian Famine and anti-colonial struggles.
- The film, also starring Rashmika Mandanna, marks her third collaboration with Vijay after ‘Geetha Govindam’ and ‘Dear Comrade’.
Vijay Deverakonda offered a role in ‘Ranabaali’ to actor Jeevan after seeing his impressive Instagram reel. The overwhelmed actor broke down in tears upon receiving the offer. ‘Ranabaali’ also stars Rashmika Mandanna in a historical drama set in the 19th century.
Vijay Deverakonda Discovers Talent on Instagram
Vijay Deverakonda was so impressed by an actor’s Reel that he offered him a role in his next film Ranabaali with Rahul Sankrityan and Rashmika Mandanna.
An actor named Jeevan, who took part in Season 15 of Dhee, recently posted an audition tape on Instagram for Rahul Sankrityan’s upcoming film Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. When told by Vijay that he would be cast for a role, he couldn’t help but break down in tears.
Actor Jeevan’s Emotional Reaction to Film Offer
Vijay was so impressed by his acting that he now commented, “@ranabaalifilm Please get in touch and lets cast immediately. Immense talent.” “Brilliant! It is a pleasure to see you perform,” commented the official account of Ranabaali. Jeevan replied to Vijay, “@thedeverakonda anna anna Chala thanks anna nuvu respond avadam naku Chala happyga vunnana edi life long gurthu pettukunta anna. tnxs a lot anna. (Brother, I am very happy that you have responded to me and I will remember it all my life).”
He also adds while breaking down, “Thanks a lot Vijay anna. It’s great of you to support people like me. The Ranabaali team has also liked my audition video. Their team messaged me after he commented and took my contact number. I must thank everyone from the Ranabaali team. This proves that social media has the power to turn a zero into a hero and vice versa. I hope this opens doors to more such opportunities.”
‘Ranabaali’: Historical Drama with Deverakonda & Mandanna
Ranabaali is set in the late 19th century (1854–1878) and explores the Great Indian Famine and the fight against colonialism. The film is slated for release on September 11. This will be Rashmika and Vijay’s third film after Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019), and their first after marriage.
Jeevan’s story highlights the power of social media in providing opportunities. ‘Ranabaali’ promises a historical drama with a stellar cast, marking another collaboration for Deverakonda and Mandanna, sure to create buzz among fans.
