An actor named Jeevan, who took part in Season 15 of Dhee, recently posted an audition tape on Instagram for Rahul Sankrityan’s upcoming film Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. When told by Vijay that he would be cast for a role, he couldn’t help but break down in tears.
Vijay Deverakonda casts actor after being impressed by Reel
Earlier this week, Jeevan posted a Reel on his Instagram in which he’s dressed in a panche (dhoti) and covered in blood. The caption on the video reads, “Ranabaali movie auditions video. Meku na acting nachite pakka comment box @thedeverakonda @rahulsankrityan @mythriofficial @rashmika_mandanna tag cheyandi guys (If you like my acting, please tag them in the comments).”
Vijay was so impressed by his acting that he now commented, “@ranabaalifilm Please get in touch and lets cast immediately. Immense talent.” “Brilliant! It is a pleasure to see you perform,” commented the official account of Ranabaali. Jeevan replied to Vijay, “@thedeverakonda anna anna Chala thanks anna nuvu respond avadam naku Chala happyga vunnana edi life long gurthu pettukunta anna. tnxs a lot anna. (Brother, I am very happy that you have responded to me and I will remember it all my life).”
Breaks down in happiness
Giving an update, Jeevan posted another video where he’s seen getting emotional about Vijay’s response to the Reel. In the video, he says, “Guys, Vijay Deverakonda anna has responded to my Ranabaali audition video. You are the reason he has responded to me. I have always said I can make it to the silver screen as long as you support me. I must thank everybody who commented on my audition video and supported me.”
He also adds while breaking down, “Thanks a lot Vijay anna. It’s great of you to support people like me. The Ranabaali team has also liked my audition video. Their team messaged me after he commented and took my contact number. I must thank everyone from the Ranabaali team. This proves that social media has the power to turn a zero into a hero and vice versa. I hope this opens doors to more such opportunities.”
Ranabaali is set in the late 19th century (1854–1878) and explores the Great Indian Famine and the fight against colonialism. The film is slated for release on September 11. This will be Rashmika and Vijay’s third film after Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019), and their first after marriage.
