Updated On: 18 February, 2026 06:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rana Daggubati opened up about battling kidney failure and heart complications after Baahubali, revealing how survival became his only focus. The actor admitted his drastic physical transformation left him disoriented as he stepped away from big-budget roles

Rana Daggubati
Rana Daggubati is not just an actor but also a producer and a champion of Indian cinema. Long before the term “pan-India” became popular, the actor was working across multiple languages. He gained nationwide fame with his antagonist role in S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali. His towering presence and powerful physique made him one of the most formidable on-screen villains. However, life had other plans.
After the release of Baahubali, Rana suffered kidney failure and heart-related complications. The actor stepped away from films and professional commitments to focus on his health. He travelled to the United States for a transplant and dedicated himself entirely to recovery. During this period, his drastic weight loss sparked widespread concern about his well-being.