‘Most scenes were exhausting’: Rana Daggubati recalls how Baahubali shoot took a toll mentally and physically
Updated On: 03 April, 2026 03:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rana Daggubati revealed that most scenes in Baahubali were physically and mentally exhausting, as the film was shot over years. He credited S. S. Rajamouli for pushing boundaries and leading the ambitious project

Rana Daggubati
Actor Rana Daggubati recently opened up about the immense physical and mental strain he experienced while working on the Baahubali franchise, describing it as one of the most demanding phases of his career. The actor, who played the powerful antagonist Bhallaladeva, revealed that the scale and ambition of the project pushed everyone involved to their limits.
Rana Daggubati talks about Baahubali
Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, the Baahubali films redefined Indian cinema with their grand storytelling, elaborate action sequences, and groundbreaking visuals. However, behind the spectacle was a long and challenging journey that tested the endurance of the cast and crew over several years.
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