Vanga calls Vijay the next defining action hero

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Vijay Deverakonda’s latest period action drama ‘Ranabaali’, starring alongside his wife Rashmika Mandanna, has received praise from filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The ‘Animal’ director appreciated

Vijay

’s performance and intense action sequences, calling him the next “defining action hero of Indian cinema”.As Vijay Deverakonda woke up in the morning, he was delighted by Vanga’s reaction and responded to his posts on X. The actor also recalled how the filmmaker had supported him after the premieres of ‘

Arjun Reddy

’ nearly a decade ago.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga praises Vijay Deverakonda’s ‘Ranabaali’

Praising Vijay’s action in ‘Ranabaali’, Sandeep Reddy Vanga wrote, “Vijay… your action has a raw, untamed ferocity that can’t be manufactured. There’s a terrifying intensity in the way you fight. I genuinely believe you'll be the next DEFINING ACTION HERO OF

INDIAN CINEMA

. Vijay Congratulations. SINGANAMALA BOBBILI RANABAALI RA NEE AKKA.”Vijay responded, “Waking up to Happy excited messages by @imvangasandeep It’s beautiful”

Vijay recalls Vanga’s support after ‘Arjun Reddy’

Vijay shared another message expressing his happiness at receiving praise from Vanga. He recalled the filmmaker’s reaction to ‘Arjun Reddy’ and said the latest appreciation brought back similar memories.“Vangaaa. You saw :)) and reviewed. I remember the biggest hug and your voice post our AR premiers - this feels like that.

After 10 years, I knew you would love it. But actually seeing this gives me a kick :))” Vijay wrote.Sandeep Reddy Vanga in his post also lauded Rashmika Mandanna’s portrayal of Jayamma and appreciated director Rahul Sankrityan’s approach to the film’s historical subject. He described the story as offering an important perspective on a part of history that school textbooks had been reluctant to show.

Rashmika Mandanna also reacted to the post and wrote, "Vanga sirrrr!! Thankyou so so much for your review!!"

About ‘Ranabaali’

Talking about ‘Ranabaali’, it is set during British colonial rule, which explores the hardships faced by people in Rayalaseema against the backdrop of the Madras Famine of 1876–1878.The movie also stars Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo, known for ‘The Mummy’, who plays the antagonist Sir Theodore Hector.