Actor Vijay Deverakonda has stood by his latest film Ranabaali, starring Rashmika Mandanna, despite its lukewarm reception from critics and audiences. At a promotional event in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, the actor compared the Telugu film to acclaimed Hollywood titles, including Braveheart, Schindler’s List, and Inglourious Basterds, surprising several social media users.

Vijay Deverakonda calls Ranabaali his version of Hollywood classics

Speaking at the event, Vijay recalled how watching English films inspired his ambitions as an actor. He said, “When I wanted to become an actor, I recalled how they would show us English films like Braveheart and Schindler’s List. I watched Inglourious Basterds once I grew up. When I watched these films, I hoped I would make something similar when I became an actor.”