Rakshasa Raja: What's Rana's Gangster Story?

Rana Daggubati and director Teja are reuniting for their second project, Rakshasa Raja, following their successful collaboration in the 2017 film Nene Raju Nene Mantri. The latest buzz suggests that Teja has crafted a gripping period gangster drama set in 1930s British India.

In this high-budget film, Rana will portray a gangster with a distinct appearance reflecting the era, sporting a lean physique and a unique hairstyle. While Rana experimented with diverse film genres after the commercial success of Nene Raju Nene Mantri, his subsequent projects like Aranya and Virata Parvam didn't achieve the same commercial acclaim.

Despite this, he contributed significantly to films like the NTR biopic and Bheemla Nayak. His recent appearance was in the web series Rana Naidu, alongside his uncle Venkatesh in a prominent role. However, Rakshasa Raja won't entirely focus on India's struggle for independence, although it might include glimpses of this historical period.

Further details about the movie's cast and crew are expected to be disclosed soon. This project marks Rana's return to a more mainstream commercial space after exploring different avenues in cinema, promising an intriguing narrative set against a fascinating historical backdrop.