Vijay Deverakonda To Fight The Mummy! Ranabaali Makers Unveil Arnold Vosloo As Main Villain
Veteran Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo, best known for his memorable performances in The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, Blood Diamond, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and G.I. Joe: Retaliation, is set to make his Indian cinema debut with Ranabaali.
The ambitious period epic stars Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles and is being directed by Rahul Sankrityan.
Marking Vosloo's birthday, the makers unveiled the actor's first-look character poster from the film, offering audiences a glimpse of his role in the historical action drama. Drawing inspiration from lesser-known chapters of Indian history, Ranabaali
Sharing Arnold’s look, Rahul wrote, “Mummy was one of my all-time favorite films growing up. I loved every character in it, but above all, it was the villain who made me truly believe that monsters could exist. Many years later, when I sat down to write one of my favorite villain characters ever- The Monster in Uniform, The Demon of the Drought, The antagonist of #Ranabaali
, SIR THEODORE HECTOR.”He added, “I never imagined destiny would bring me face to face with my childhood favorite villain. ARNOLD VOSLOO. Working with you has been an absolute privilege. Beyond the incredible actor the world knows, you are the sweetest, kindest, and most patient artist I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, sir. May you be blessed with happiness, health, and many more memorable movies. Welcome to the madness called Indian Cinema. I cannot wait for our audiences to witness what you have created as HECTOR.”
Mummy was one of my all-time favorite films growing up. I loved every character in it, but above all, it was the villain who made me truly believe that monsters could exist.
— Rahul Sankrityan (@Rahul_Sankrityn) June 16, 2026
Many years later, when I sat down to write one of my favorite villain characters ever- The Monster in… pic.twitter.com/8NXX90U4HX
The film promises a blend of history, action and drama on an epic scale, with the addition of Arnold Vosloo, adding an international dimension to the cast. Ranabaali
Ranabaali draws inspiration from lesser-known episodes of Indian history and unfolds during the era of British colonial rule, spanning the years between 1854 and 1878. At the centre of the story is Ranabaali, a formidable warrior portrayed by Vijay Deverakonda, while Rashmika Mandanna plays his wife, Jayamma.