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Vijay Deverakonda Dismisses Box Office Clash Hate As Manufactured
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News18•09-10-2026, 08:14
Vijay Deverakonda Dismisses Box Office Clash Hate As Manufactured
- •Vijay Deverakonda dismissed online negativity surrounding the clash between his film Ranabaali and Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 as manufactured hate.
- •Speaking at the trailer launch in Hyderabad, the actor stated that 90% of the negative social media chatter is coordinated and that trolls are often paid.
- •Vijay made it clear that he refuses to change his personality, self-confidence, or work ethic to please his critics.
- •Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Ranabaali co-stars Rashmika Mandanna and is set to release on October 16, just a day after Jailer 2 on October 15.
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Vijay Deverakonda described the online negativity and comparisons between Ranabaali and Jailer 2 as manufactured hate, claiming that 90% of it is planned and that certain individuals are paid to promote one film over another.
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 is scheduled to release on October 15, while Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali will follow a day later on October 16.
Ranabaali is a period action drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles.
