Rana Daggubati
ActingAbout Rana Daggubati
Rana Daggubati is an Indian film actor, producer, Visual Effects co-ordinator,and photographer known for his works in Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema and Bollywood. As a Visual Effects producer, Rana won the State Nandi Award for Best Special Effects in 2006 for the Telugu film Sainikudu starring Mahesh Babu. In 2006, he received the National Film Award for co-producing Bommalata – A Bellyful of Dreams. In 2010, he made his acting debut with the Telugu blockbuster Leader, for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South. He received critical acclaim for his performance in the 2012 crime thriller film Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum. In 2015, he starred as the main antagonist in Baahubali: The Beginning, which recorded the highest gross opening for an Indian film.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rana Daggubati reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 41 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Rana Daggubati's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rana Daggubati remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Rana Daggubati Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rana Daggubati's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rana Daggubati.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Parasakthi | Michael Reddy (Cameo appearance) | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Kaantha | Phoenix | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Bāhubali: The Epic | Bhallaladeva | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Mirai | Jaithraya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | 3BHK | Narrator (Telugu) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Uppu Kappurambu | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | WrestleMania 41: Sunday | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Vettaiyan | Natraj | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Spy | Arjun (Special Appearance) | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Viraata Parvam | Dr. Ravi Shankar "Aranya / Ravanna" | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Bheemla Nayak | Daniel "Danny" Shekar | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | 1945 | Adhi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Kaadan | Kaadan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Guest Appearance | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Housefull 4 | Raja Gama / Pappu Rangeela | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | N.T.R: Mahanayakudu | Nara Chandrababu Naidu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | N.T.R: Kathanayakudu | Nara Chandrababu Naidu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Rajaratha | Rajaratham (Voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Welcome to New York | Rana | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Jogendra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion | Bhallaladeva | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Ghazi Attack | Arjun Varma | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Bangalore Naatkal | Shiva | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Inji Iduppazhagi | Cameo Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Rudhramadevi | Prince Chalukya Veerabhadra | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bāhubali: The Beginning | Bhallaladeva | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Dongata | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Baby | Jai Singh Rathod | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Arrambam | ACP Sanjay | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Vikram | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum | BTech Babu | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Department | Inspector Shivnarayan | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Naa Ishtam | Ganesh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Nenu Naa Rakshasi | Abhi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Dum Maaro Dum | DJ Joaquim "Joki" Fernandes | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Leader | Arjun Prasad | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Jai Hanuman | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Mirai Jaithraya | Jaithraya | Flop | Similar → |
Rana Daggubati - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rana Daggubati?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rana Daggubati is "Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Rana Daggubati acted in?
Rana Daggubati has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rana Daggubati?
Other notable films include "Bāhubali: The Beginning", "Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion", and "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani".