The wait is almost over for fans of Vijay Deverakonda. His much-talked-about upcoming action thriller, currently known as VD14, is all set to officially reveal its title on Republic Day, January 26, 2026. The timing couldn’t be more fitting, especially for a film rooted in history and packed with large-scale action.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film marks a reunion between the actor-director duo after their 2018 hit Taxiwaala. Adding to the excitement, Rashmika Mandanna plays the female lead, reuniting with Vijay for yet another high-profile project.
Republic Day Reveal Locked
The makers have confirmed that the film’s title will be unveiled on Monday, January 26, coinciding with Republic Day celebrations. The announcement poster shared by the team hints at the film’s grand scale—showing a sweeping landscape of sand dunes with groups of people moving in unison, strongly suggesting a war-driven narrative.
According to the makers, the story draws inspiration from real historical events between 1854 and 1878, set during the era of British India. This positions VD14 as a period action drama with political, emotional, and historical weight.
A Big-Budget Backing
VD14 is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under the banner of Mythri Movie Makers, with T-Series presenting the film. Given the scale and the creative team involved, expectations are already sky-high.
First Glimpse Set the Tone
The first glimpse of VD14 was released earlier on Vijay Deverakonda’s birthday and immediately caught attention online. The visual showed the actor seated inside a grand ancient temple, his back to the camera, long hair flowing, and a powerful, meditative posture facing a glowing figure. With its mythic tone and restrained intensity, the glimpse hinted at a character-driven epic rather than a routine action film.
Arnold Vosloo Joins the Cast?
Adding an international flavour to the project, reports suggest that Arnold Vosloo, best known for his role as the antagonist in The Mummy, has been roped in to play a British officer. While the makers are yet to make an official announcement, the buzz began after actor Vinod Sagar shared a post from the sets that quickly went viral.
Rashmika Mandanna’s Busy Line-Up
On the professional front, Rashmika Mandanna was last seen in The Girlfriend, which released theatrically on November 7, 2025 and is now streaming on Netflix. She is currently shooting for Cocktail 2 alongside Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, with the film expected to release in the third quarter of 2026.
Final Words
With its Republic Day title reveal, historical setting, and a powerful cast led by Vijay Deverakonda, VD14 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious Telugu projects of 2026. The glimpse has already done its job—now all eyes are on January 26, when the film finally steps out of the shadows with its official title.
