Vijay Deverakonda: 'Dhurandhar' Songs Blast Non-Stop in South Gyms
Pan-India star Vijay Deverakonda has highlighted the widespread musical appeal of Bollywood across regional fitness circuits, revealing that high-energy tracks from the Hindi film Dhurandhar have taken over South Indian gyms. Speaking in an in-depth conversation with podcaster Shubhankar Mishra during the promotional run for his upcoming Telugu period drama, Deverakonda remarked that when it comes to workout playlists across Southern fitness centers, Dhurandhar's soundtrack plays non-stop on loop. Laughing as he tried to recall the specific title, the actor asked Mishra to hum the signature melody before elaborating on his eclectic listening habits, which include a strong preference for independent music tracks and regional breakout releases alongside mainstream film scores.
Reel and Real Chemistry: Vijay and Rashmika Reunite for Period Saga 'Ranbaali'
The musical revelation comes as excitement mounts for Deverakonda’s next high-profile theatrical outing, Ranbaali, co-starring actress Rashmika Mandanna. Slated for a worldwide release across multiple languages on October 16, 2026, the project marks the celebrated pair's third cinematic collaboration following earlier blockbusters Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, and their first major on-screen project since their marriage. Directed by Rahul Sankrityayan, the grand-scale Telugu drama is set against the backdrop of colonial British rule between 1854 and 1878, dramatizing lesser-known folklore and historical uprisings from the rugged Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Deverakonda takes on the intense title role of Singanmala Bobbili Ranbaali, while Mandanna portrays the pivotal character of Jayamma.
Rayalaseema Historical Lore and High Box Office Expectations
With Ranbaali, director Rahul Sankrityayan aims to capture the unyielding spirit of Rayalaseema's local leaders fighting against colonial administrative exploitation during the late 19th century. Industry trackers anticipate immense pre-release buzz across the Telugu states as well as Hindi and Southern regional belts, driven both by the duo's established box office chemistry and the authentic production values of the period epic. The combination of intense historical resistance, folklore storytelling, and Deverakonda's relatable media appearances has fueled major anticipation ahead of the mid-October theatrical rollout.
