Birthday Special: 5 reasons why Rana Daggubati is the next big thing to watch out for in Indian cinema!

By Subramanian Harikumar
Published: December 14, 2015 7:46 AM IST

As the brawny star turns a year older, we bring you five qualities of the Baahubali actor that sets him apart from the rest

On December 14, 1984, a star was born in the household Telugu producer Daggubati Suresh Babu. Also Read - Rana Naidu: KRK calls Rana Daggubati's web-series 'almost p*rn'; gets slammed as he says it is filled with abuses

Unlike other star kids, who have acting aspirations, Rana Daggubati started off his career as a VFX co-ordinator and a producer. After winning national award for producing Best Feature Film in Telugu ( Bommalata), he made his acting debut in an offbeat political film called Leader in 2010. And the rest is history. Even though Rana has starred only in handful of films over the past five years, he has left a great impact in the pysche of the audience. Also Read - Dasara advance booking: Nani’s next big release is already a box office blockbuster; checkout the pre-release craze

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2015 has been a great year for him. He was not just a part of two superhit films - Baahubali and Baby, his performance was much appreciated by fans and critics alike. This year marked his resurgence in Bollywood too. At just 31, Rana has achieved a lot in his life. Here are 5 reasons that make Rana Daggubati the next big thing in Indian cinema: Also Read - Dasara Dhoom Dhaam song launch: Keerthy Suresh looks ethereal in saree, Nani and Rana Daggubati bring the house down with their camaraderie [View Pics]

Enviable physique

Anyone who has seen Baahubali would admit that Rana Daggubati is perhaps the most muscular and brawny actor across all industries in Indian cinema. While he might not be sporting a 6 pack 0r a 8 pack abs, but the way he has bulked up his physique for Baahubali is truly commendable. His fitness regime and diet has become an inspiration for many youngsters out there. With his immensely muscular body and towering height, Rana Daggubati truly has the most enviable physique in Indian cinema. In an industry that admires heroes with strong physique, Rana has set a new definition for fitness.

Utmost dedication

Apart from talent, dedication is one thing that takes an actor a long way. Rana Daggubati is a clear example of how dedication can pay rich dividends. The talented actor has done different roles in his career but Bhalladeva from Baahubali has to be his most challenging role till now. SS Rajamouli's film required him to bulk up immensely. Not just that, Rana had to dedicate almost 200 days of his time for the film. Building up your body, maintaining the physique for such a long period and still patiently performing his role calls for utmost dedication. The actor, who had lost weight after the shooting of Baahubali, has once again gained a lot of muscle for the shooting of the second part. Be it physical transformation or shooting patiently for long periods of time, Rana has shown that he is one helluva dedicated actor.

Works across three industries

Rana is well versed in Telugu, Hindi as well as Tamil. This gives the star an added advantage of making an impact in three film industries. Though Rana has done quite a few Telugu films, he has also made his presence felt in Hindi and Tamil film industries. After giving a spirited performance in Leader, Rana made an impressive Bollywood debut in Dum Maaro Dum and later went on to do more films in Bollywood like Department and Baby. In Tamil film industry, he made a huge impact with Baahubali and is sure to make heads turn with his upcoming Tamil remake of Bangalore Days. While most actors are stuck in one industry, Rana is one star who juggles his projects and has pan Indian appeal.

Huge female fan following

Apart from acting talent and dedication, the actor is blessed with good looks that can make any female heart flutter. Be it his clean shaven look or bearded avatar - ladies have always loved his style and way he carries himself. His drool worthy muscular physique has made female fans go crazy over him. He was voted the most desirable man in Tollywood over Mahesh Babu and Prabhas. Now that gives a fair idea of the huge female fan following Rana has.

Open to challenging roles

Time and again Rana has proved that he is not just a run of a mill commercial hero. The Baahubali actor has been open to challenging roles and has always the pushed the limits to carve a niche for himself in the industry. His debut film in Telugu, Leader was an off beat film which required great deal of courage for a debutant to be a part of. In an industry, where mass hero antics sell big time, Rana hasn't succumbed to brain dead commerical cinema just ot taste success. Even in Baahubali, Rana was bold enough to play a baddie, revealing his menacing avatar.

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BySubramanian Harikumar
Published: December 14, 2015 7:46 AM IST