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Rana Daggubati Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 December 1984

Age39 Years

BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

ProfessionActor, Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMiheeka Bajaj

FamilyFather - Daggubati Suresh Babu; Mother - Lakshmi Daggubati; Brother - Abhiram Daggubati; Sister - Malavika Daggubati

Rana Daggubati Biography

Rana Daggubati is an Indian actor and producer known for his work in Telugu and Hindi cinema. Born in Chennai into a film family, he trained in photography

Early life and background

Rana Daggubati was born Ramanaidu Daggubati on 14 December 1984 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He grew up in a family deeply connected to Indian cinema: his grandfather D. Ramanaidu was a long-time film producer, his father Daggubati Suresh Babu is a producer, and his uncle Venkatesh is an actor. Several relatives, including cousin Naga Chaitanya, are also involved in the film industry.

Rana attended Hyderabad Public School and later pursued a graduate course in industrial photography at a film school in Chennai. After completing his photography studies he returned to Hyderabad, worked in modelling and in a studio where he learned about 3D camera techniques. That experience led him and his father to establish a visual effects and DI unit in Hyderabad, where he worked for about five years.

He trained formally for acting at Barry John’s acting school in Mumbai and supplemented his preparation with martial arts and stunt training abroad. As a youth he faced and later overcame a vision problem that affected his right eye.

Career

Rana’s earliest credited production work was on the film Bommalata (2004). He later co-produced a Telugu festival film, A Belly Full of Dreams (2006), which received a National Award. He made his mainstream acting debut in Telugu with the film Leader (2010) and entered Hindi cinema with Dum Maaro Dum (2011).

Over the years he has worked as both actor and producer across industries. His performance in Bheemla Nayak earned him the 2023 SIIMA award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Telugu), presented at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Public profile

Rana is physically notable for his height — around 1.88 m (6'2") — and a robust build. Personal interests listed for him include photography, scuba diving, boxing, cooking and recycling waste products. He has named actors such as Kamal Haasan and Akshay Kumar among his favourites and has cited directors and films he admires from both Bollywood and other regional cinemas.

Family life has been part of Rana’s public narrative. He married interior designer Miheeka Bajaj on 8 August 2020 after an engagement on 12 May 2020. His immediate family includes his father Suresh Babu, mother Lakshmi Daggubati, a younger brother Abhiram and a younger sister Malavika.

Controversies and legal matters

Rana’s career has attracted some public controversy. In 2013 he engaged in a public exchange on social media with actor Vikram. In 2023 he and his father were named in a civil complaint alleging a dispute over a parcel of land in Shaikpet; the matter led to court summons. Also in August 2023, remarks he made at a pre-release event for the film King of Kotha prompted backlash and a subsequent apology when his comments were interpreted as critical of another actor.

The excerpt also records that in July 2025 Rana was among several actors summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with investigations into alleged promotion of illegal online betting apps; he later appeared for questioning in August 2025.

Latest updates

Recent recognition includes the 2023 SIIMA Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Bheemla Nayak. His filmography and production credits began in the mid-2000s and include work as a producer on Bommalata and A Belly Full of Dreams, as well as acting roles from 2010 onward.

Public image and interests

Rana has been open about his friendships within the industry, including long-standing relationships with actors such as Ram Charan, Allu Arjun and Prabhas. He has described a range of culinary favourites and identified several actors and films that influence him. He has also spoken about a longstanding interest in the technical and visual aspects of filmmaking, stemming from his early work in photography and visual effects.

The information above reflects details about Rana Daggubati’s background, career milestones, family connections and public incidents as reported in the provided excerpt.
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Recent Work

Bheemla Nayak

Awarded Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Telugu) at SIIMA 2023 for his performance.

2022/2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Co-produced the National Award-winning Telugu festival film A Belly Full of Dreams (2006).
  2. Acting debut in Telugu with Leader (2010).
  3. Hindi film appearance in Dum Maaro Dum (2011).
  4. Won SIIMA Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Telugu) in 2023 for Bheemla Nayak.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rana Daggubati born?

14 December 1984

What is Rana Daggubati known for?

Actor, Producer

What is Rana Daggubati’s marital status?

Married

Who is Rana Daggubati married to?

Miheeka Bajaj