'The Mummy' actor Arnold Vosloo boards cast of Vijay Deverakonda starrer 'Ranabaali'
Bengaluru, May 16
Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo, who played the role of Imhotep in 'The Mummy' and 'The Mummy Returns', has boarded the cast of Vijay Deverakonda's 'Ranabaali.'
The T Series South shared the announcement on their Instagram handle on Tuesday. The actor is set to play the role in 'Sir Theodore Hector: Demon of Drought', as described by the makers.
While sharing the poster, the makers wrote, "THE DEMON OF DROUGHT-SIR THEODORE HECTOR. From captivating audiences across the world as 'Imhotep' in 'The Mummy' to embarking on a new journey as the ruthless 'SIR THEODORE HECTOR' in #Ranabaali. Happy Birthday and welcome to Indian Cinema, #ArnoldVosloo."
Apart from The Mummy franchise, the actor Vosloo is also known for his roles in 'Hard Target', 'Agent Cody Banks', 'Blood Diamond', 'Silverton Siege', and as Zartan in 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' and 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation'.
He played terrorist Habib Marwan in the fourth season of '24', Amit Hadar on 'NCIS', Robin van Rees on 'Cape Town' and Rudy Tafero on 'Bosch'.
Meanwhile, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Ranabaali' continues to be one of the most anticipated films of the year, with the makers keeping the excitement high among fans since its official announcement.
On the occasion of Vijay Deverakonda's birthday this year, the makers unveiled a striking special behind-the-scenes video featuring the actor's intense horse-riding training sessions. In the video, Vijay is referred to as a "Stallion," with the makers urging audiences to get ready to witness "peak Vijay in peak cinema."
The video showcases the actor undergoing rigorous physical preparation and mastering horse riding as part of his transformation for a fierce warrior role in the period action drama. The BTS glimpse highlights Vijay Deverakonda's discipline, endurance and commitment to the demanding role, further amplifying buzz around the film.
The makers also shared that 'Ranabaali' is a historical action drama inspired by forgotten chapters of India's past and is set in the colonial era. Vijay Deverakonda will be seen portraying a powerful warrior, while Rashmika Mandanna plays his wife, Jayamma.
"Ranabaali is a historical action drama inspired by forgotten chapters from India's past, set during the colonial era. The film stars Vijay Deverakonda as a fierce warrior, while Rashmika Mandanna plays his wife, Jayamma," the makers shared, as per a press release.
The film is directed by Rahul Sankrityan and produced by Y Ravi Shankar and Naveen Yerneni under Mythri Movie Makers in association with T-Series. The project also features international actor Arnold Vosloo in a key role, adding further global appeal to the ensemble cast.
The movie is scheduled to release in theatres on September 11.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Oh wow, Imhotep in a Telugu film! That's a pleasant surprise. But I'm a bit skeptical - sometimes these Hollywood actors are just used for hype and they only have a cameo. Hope Arnold has a meaty role here. The colonial era setting sounds promising though.
"Demon of Drought" - that's a cool title for a villain. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna again after Geetha Govindam? Count me in! But I hope the film doesn't become too glossy and loses the rawness of a period drama. The training video they released was intense! 💪
This is amazing for Indian cinema's global reach! Arnold Vosloo has such a commanding screen presence. And the film being based on forgotten chapters from India's colonial past - that's exactly the kind of stories we need to tell. More power to the team! 🇮🇳
Mythri Movie Makers and T-Series backing this? That's a solid combination. Vijay Deverakonda needs a hit after some average films, and this could be the one. Just hope the CG and VFX are good enough to match the scale they're promising. September can't come soon enough!
I'm excited but also worried - period dramas in Tollywood sometimes end up being too loud and dramatic. Hope they maintain historical accuracy and don't make it a masala film. Also, Rashmika as Jayamma - curious to see how her character is written. 🤔
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