A biography for Rana Daggubatihasn’t been written yet.
“Most of the things in your life are not in your control - the family you are born into, the parents, and the siblings you have. It is only friendship and love that you create for yourself in this lifetime.”
“Hindi film industry makes film for the rest of the world. Tamil films are watched by Malay people. When a film is not bound by a language, why should an actor be?”
“I love the characters in 'Wolf of Wall Street' and 'House of Cards.'”
“For 'Dum Maro Dum,' I had a diction tutor, as I had to get rid of my Hyderabadi Hindi and learn Goan Hindi. It wasn't easy, because these two kinds of Hindi were mutually incompatible. I had to unlearn one kind of Hindi and then learn a new kind.”
“I believe that you become a better actor only when you work with people far better than you are.”
“I enjoy being myself on television, where I am not enacting a character.”
“I find Katrina Kaif attractive and would like to work with her some day.”
“I am becoming the 'war lord' actor, be it in 'Baahubali' or 'Ghazi' or 'Madai Thiranthu.' I am proud to be a part of these films.”
“It's always nice to have another filmmaker to reassure you that you are making a good quality film.”
“We are moving into a phase where what was once alternative cinema is becoming mainstream. I like being in that space.”
“As a child, I was into cricket and boxing in school.”
“Rumours die out faster than they are born, and I'm prepared for them.”
“The good thing about Hyderabad is the variety of cuisine available. From Nizami cuisine to Andhra food to Telengana delicacies, you are spoilt for choice.”
“Not all stories are meant for the big screen.”
“In 'The Beginning,' each one of us was introduced, but the audience didn't know our back stories and the drama. You wouldn't have known how deep Bhallaladeva's jealousy for Baahubali is.”
“There is no pressure from my family to get married.”
“Genetically, I am built big and strong.”
“Hyderabad can be harsh to a foodie like me. The haleems and the biryanis are in your face. It's hard to overcome temptations and harder not to binge.”
“'Baahubali' has done to Indian cinema what 'Star Wars' has done to America.”
“I want to do films that are genre-based and character-based.”