Rana Daggubati's talk show, The Rana Daggubati Show premiered at the prestigious 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) today (November 21). The first episode of the unscripted Telugu Original series, featuring Nani, Teja Sajja, and Priyanka Arulmohan was shown to the audience just a few days before its worldwide launch on Amazon Prime Video. Created and hosted by Rana Daggubati and executive produced by him under the banner of Spirit Media, the show will feature a dazzling line-up of guests, including Nani, Dulquer Salmaan, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, S.S. Rajamouli, Ram Gopal Varma, Rishab Shetty, Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Sreeleela, and many more celebrities over eight episodes. The Rana Daggubati Show will premiere on November 23.
The World Premiere of The Rana Daggubati Show was attended by over 250 cinephiles, who were also treated to an interactive conversation with Rana as he delved into the series and shared insightful nuggets about his guests’ journeys in the world of entertainment. Also present at the screening along with Rana Daggubati were Sonal Kabi, Director & Head – Marketing, Prime Video, India, and esteemed dignitaries from the festival, including Smt. Shilpa Rao Tenugula – Director (Films), Ministry of I&B, Shri Tarun Talreja, GM – Production & Distribution at NFDC, Ministry of I&B, and Smt. Delilah Lobo – Vice Chairperson, Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG).
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The Rana Daggubati Show gives the audience a tantalising peek into the lives of their favourite stars. From spilling the tea with Dulquer to souping up cars with Naga Chaitanya, from baking wood-fired pizzas with Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Sreeleela to ambushing Rajamouli at his outdoor shoot location, host Rana will bring out a never-seen-before side of his guests.
"Never imagined that The Rana Daggubati Show would be screened in front of such a lovely audience at the prestigious IFFI, at its 55th edition. We've changed the format of a talk show, removing the screen between the celebrities and fans. I'm grateful to Prime Video for being excellent partners. And I can't wait for audiences across the world to watch the show when it launches on November 23,” said Rana Daggubati, host, creator, and executive producer of the show.
Sonal Kabi, Director & Head—Marketing, Prime Video, India, said, “Audiences the world over have shown immense love and appreciation for the content on Prime Video, and we are continuing to push the envelope to cater to the different tastes and choices of the growing audience base. It is a matter of great pride to showcase our upcoming unscripted Telugu Original series at the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which is one of the most illustrious platforms for streaming services such as ours, as well as storytellers and actors from all over the globe to showcase their content. With The Rana Daggubati Show, we’ve completely flipped the format of a talk show. Rana's unique, authentic perspective and incredible connections with celebrities bring a fresh and exciting dimension to the series, making it an unmissable watch.”
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is a prestigious cinematic event showcasing global cinema, providing a platform for filmmakers and cinephiles to connect, celebrate, and explore the diverse world of films and the art of filmmaking. Along withThe Rana Daggubati Show, the 55th edition of IFFI is showcasing a curated selection of films and series from across the globe, including masterclasses, workshops, and retrospectives that foster cultural exchange and cinematic excellence.