Rana Daggubati Biography

This Indian film actor and producer was born on 14th December, 1984 in Tamil Nadu. Rana Daggubati is better known as Rana. The actor entered into the field of acting with a Telugu political-thriller 'Leader' and for his performance in this film, he even received Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut - South.

Rana completed his schooling from Vengal Rao nagar in Hyderabad. He is the son of the film producer Daggubati Suresh Babu. In 2006, a Telugu movie 'Sainikudu' made Rana win Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Special Effects. Rana was a Visual Effects producer for the film. His very first production, 'Bommalata - A Bellyful of Dreams', a Telugu flick, conferred him National Film Award for Best Feature Film.

In the year 2011,Rana Daggubati debuted in Bollywood with the movie 'Dum Maaro Dum' and accomplished many praises from the big personas. For this film, the brilliant actor was nominated in Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut category. Rana also featured in Hindi film 'Department' as Shiv Narayan and in 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' as Vikram. In the list of Times of India's Most Desirable Men in 2011, Rana was listed on 20th position. In the super hit flick 'Nenu Naa Rakshasi', Rana was seen in the role of a professional killer. The film was directed by Puri Jagannadh. Rana stepped in the world of Tamil cinema with the film 'Valai' by Ajith Kumar.

Having a glance at some films of Rana, the Telugu flicks include 'Naa Ishtam', 'Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum' and 'Something Something'. The actor is currently filming on Telugu films 'Rudhramadevi' and 'Baahubali'. His Tamil films that are under construction now, include 'Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru', 'Rudhramadevi' and 'Baahubali', with same titles as in Telugu language.