Baahubali's Bhallaladeva Turns 39! Celebrating Rana Daggubati's Career and Upcoming Projects

Rana Daggubati is a renowned name in Telugu film industry. Daggubati is one of the most versatile artists who has been donning multiple hats and has fulfilled all the roles quite effectively over the years. He is not just recognised as a talented actor but he is a producer and entrepreneur too. The actor has never restricted himself to playing just one particular kind of role. Hence, his journey in the entertainment industry has been marked by success and flexibility.

With his charisma, talent, and captivating performances by playing different shades of character on screen, he has managed to capture the hearts of millions of fans across India.

Starting from scratch, Rana commenced his acting career with the Telugu film Leader, which was released in 2010. His performance was so captivating that he even won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut—south for it.

Rana was then seen in his first Hindi film, Dum Maaro Dum, opposite Bipasha Basu and Abhishek Bachchan, a year later.

From his early days in the Telugu cinema to his international recognition with his role of Bhallaladeva in Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), Rana Daggubati’s acting stints stole hearts.

On the 39th birthday of the actor, let’s dive into Rana Daggubati’s latest works and upcoming movies:

Rana Daggubati’s Latest Movies

1. SpyDirected by Garry BH, the film stars Nikhil Siddhartha, Iswarya Menon, Aryan Rajesh, and Sanya Thakur in key roles. Rana Daggubati played an important cameo role in the movie. Based on the greatest freedom fighter, Subhash Chandra Bose, the film is produced by K Rajashekhar Reddy on Ed Entrainments, with Charantej Uppalapati as CEO. Spy graced the cinemas in all South Indian languages and Hindi on June 29, this year.
2. Rana NaiduCreated and directed by Karan Anshuman and Suparn Verma, Rana Naidu is an action-drama series on Netflix. The project is an official adaptation of the American crime series Ray Donovan, which was released in 2013. The film stars Rana Daggubati, Venkatesh Daggubati, Suchitra Pillai, Gaurav Chopra, Sushant Singh, and Surveen Chawla in pivotal roles.
3. Virata ParvamVirata Parvam is a Telugu period drama film that narrates the tale of a young woman named Vennala (played by Sai Pallavi) who is pursuing her love with a Naxal leader named Ravi Shakar (played by Rana Daggubati) in the Telangana region in the 1990s during the Naxalite movement. Written and directed by Venu Udugula, the film casts Sai Pallavi and Rana Daggubati as leads. It also stars Priyamani, Naveen Chandra, Nandita Das, Easwari Rao, Zarina Wahab, and Sai Chand in supporting roles. The film was released theatrically on June 17, 2022.

Rana Daggubati’s Upcoming Movies

Kalki 2898 AD

Helmed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD is a sci-fi action inspired by the Mahabharata and the 10th avatar of Lord Vishnu. The must-hyped film stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Rana Daggubati, Amitabh Bachchan, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan in key roles. Mark your calendars, as this multi-lingual film is all set to fire up the silver screens on January 12, 2024.

Vishwambara

Vishwambara is an upcoming socio-fantasy film created and directed by Mallidi Vassishta. The project is produced by Pramod and Vamsi under the UV Creations banner. The film features Rana Daggubati, Trisha Krishnan, Chiranjeevi, Mrunal Thakur, and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles.

Thalaivar 170

Thalaivar 170 is a complete entertainer that features an ensemble cast that includes Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh and Dushara Vijayan. Bankrolled by Subaskaran Allirajah under the banner Lyca Productions, the film showcases Rana Daggubati sporting a dapper look. See the charismatic look of the actor below:

With his towering presence and alluring on-screen persona, Rana Daggubati has without a doubt established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the Indian film industry.