New Delhi: Actor Rana Daggubati is standing his ground after a tense moment at Mumbai airport went viral. A video capturing the Baahubali star confronting paparazzi and accidentally dropping his phone while navigating the chaos has sparked conversation about celebrity boundaries. In a recent interview with India Today, Rana called out the relentless paparazzi culture, labeling it “pretty annoying.”
Rana Daggubati highlighted the lack of respect for personal boundaries, saying, "I didn’t call them (paparazzi). I don’t like it. I don’t like them in my personal space, and I have been very vocal about it. They come outside my home, which I have respectfully told them [not to do]. And even at airports, they still turn up. I think it’s pretty annoying."
Further drawing a distinction, Rana noted that such an intrusive culture is largely absent in the Telugu film industry, where, according to him, "privacy is respected."
Elaborating on the specific airport incident that went viral, he explained the circumstances surrounding his dropped phone: “I think that in the process of [avoiding them], I dropped my phone because there were so many [people], and they were filming that too. So I think it’s... I mean, make content with someone who’s paying you and calling you for it. Make it with the ones who want you to be there. Shoot people who are happy to have you [around].”
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Rana Daggubati's Upcoming Projects
On a more positive note, Rana Daggubati is gearing up for the second season of his popular web series, 'Rana Naidu Season 2'. He'll be reprising his titular role, sharing the screen with an impressive cast, including Arjun Rampal, Venkatesh Daggubati, Surveen Chawla, and Kriti Kharbanda. Fans can look forward to more action-packed drama and intrigue in the upcoming season.