Amidst the dazzling spectacle of Comic-Con 2023, a name shines bright, heralding a new era for Indian cinema. The Baahubali fame Rana Daggubati, the trailblazing force behind groundbreaking cinematic ventures, stands tall as the catalyst of the New Age Indian Cinema.
As the event unfolds, fans and industry insiders alike are captivated by his visionary projects, which have redefined storytelling, pushed creative boundaries, and inspired the new generation of filmmakers.
In this exclusive feature, we delve into the remarkable journey of Rana Daggubati and how his cinematic prowess is reshaping the landscape of Indian entertainment.
At Comic-Con 2023, Rana Daggubati anchored the Project K panel amidst chant of “Rana, Rana , Rana” which had Actor Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Amitabh on Zoom. As an actor, entrepreneur, he unveiled a series of new films, series and superhero projects at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC).
His project “Hiranyakashyap” delves into the relentless pursuit of the powerful demon king to eradicate beliefs and faith in the followers of Lord Vishnu. Portraying the formidable titular role of Hiranyakashyap is Rana Daggubati himself, while the acclaimed Telugu writer-director Trivikram will direct the film. Interestingly, Amar Chitra Katha, backed by Rana Daggubati.
Rana who is breaking new creative boundaries in content creation revealed, the Malayalam superhero film Minnal Murali, which made it to global trending lists following its release on Netflix in 2021, will make an appearance in Tinkle, the popular comic magazine under the aegis of Amar Chitra Katha. The project will be a collaboration between Spirit Media and the producers of Weekend Blockbusters.
Haling the project and the collaboration with Rana’s Spirit Media, Sophia Paul, co-founder of Weekend Blockbuster, said: “We’re excited to join forces with Spirit Media, who share our love for the superheroes genre,” adding that Minnal Murali was a work of deep love and passion and “we’re thrilled to present him in a new comic avatar to the fans
Actor-producer Rana Daggubati, who has also been a catalyst in facilitating the unveiling of the first look video of director Nag Ashwin’s movie Project K starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, has unveiled whats it store from his Spirit Media at San Diego Comic-Con 2023 (SDCC 2023).
Spirit Media will also be producing a “historical epic action-drama series” based on author Anirudh Kanisetti’s bestseller Lords of the Deccan. The book is based on the rulers of early medieval Deccan, from the Chalukyas to the Cholas. The series is being produced by Spirit Media in partnership with Sony LIV.
“Together, we are excited about bringing these untold histories – the glorious dynasties, the majestic lands, the valiant kings and their many wars – to our audiences from across the world,” Saugata Mukharjee, Head Content, Sony LIV said about the adaptation and the collaboration with Rana’s Spirit Media.
Rana Daggubati Anchors the Project K unveiling at Comic-Con 2023
At San Diego the much-anticipated sci-fi action film ‘Project K‘ unveiled its title and a mesmerizing sneak peek. Project k will now rechristened as ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, captured the hearts of fans and cinephiles alike, offering an extraordinary glimpse into an uncharted cinematic realm.
In addition to ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, fans can also catch Prabhas in the action-packed thriller ‘Salaar’, while Deepika Padukone will dazzle audiences in the aerial action thriller ‘Fighter’, alongside Hrithik Roshan, and ‘Jawan’, opposite the charismatic Shahrukh Khan.
Rana stated, “We want to captivate audiences worldwide by bringing them stories that transcend boundaries and ignite the imagination.” Along with Spirit, Amar Chitra Katha comic book company, founded by Anant Pai in 1967, will make its appearance at booth no. 4237.