Get to know... Rana Daggubati
Actor, producer and entrepreneur Rana Daggubati is craving biryani. He talks about which podcasts he’s listening to, his fav bad habit and his ideal Sundays
Get to know... Rana Daggubati
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Currently I am
Focusing on building and launching Loca Loka Tequila in India as a co-founder.
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High point in life
Leader (2010), where I found my voice as an actor. Baahubali (2015), which took me to audiences I never imagined I’d reach. And A Belly Full of Dreams (2006), which received the National Film Award.
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Low point in life
There have been quiet moments of doubt, mistakes, things you wish you’d handled better. But they’re also the moments that teach you the most.
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On my playlist
Podcasts around Indian entrepreneurship and startups.
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Today I’m craving
Biryani and haleem.
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Last thing I ordered online
A crisp white shirt.
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App I check before going to bed
Instagram and X.
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Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self
Don’t rush. Take your time. Understand yourself first — the world will follow.
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My favourite subject in school
Computers and tech.
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I’d swipe right on
Someone curious, adventurous, and comfortable with change.
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My secret skill
Spotting opportunities early and connecting the right people to make things happen.
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A superpower I wish I had
The ability to slow down time just enough to fully absorb certain moments.
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My favourite Sunday memory
Long meals with family. No schedules, no urgency. Just being present.
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My plans for next Sunday
Reading scripts and watching a film. That’s my version of switching off.
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My most star-struck moment
Meeting Barrie Osborne and Amitabh Bachchan.
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My favourite bad habit
Staying up way too late.
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If I could travel back or forward in time, I’d…
Go back and spend more time with my grandfather.
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The best thing about fame
It gives you a platform — to tell stories, to build ideas, and to reach people in meaningful ways.
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The worst thing about fame
There’s nothing wrong about it.
