Popular actor Rana Daggubatti, known for his significant role in director Selvamani Selvaraj’s critically acclaimed period drama ‘Kaantha’, has responded to actress Bhagyashrii’s recent post, where she referred to him as a true friend and a “gem of a person.”
Rana’s Thoughts on Bhagyashrii’s Kindness
When Rana Daggubatti was made aware of Bhagyashrii’s post, he expressed his appreciation in an exclusive conversation. “First, it was very kind of her to say that. Bhagyashrii was so sincere, and it’s hard for somebody to just move away from (their place). She was from Bombay. We said you will have to learn Tamil if you have to be in the film, and she stayed here for six months (to learn Tamil), and that doesn’t happen in today’s time,” he remarked.
Praise for Bhagyashrii’s Sincerity
He continued, “The sincerity that she has shown is extraordinary. You can see it in the film. We were also very nervous in the beginning; I mean, you have Dulquer, you have Samuthirakani sir, and it’s nice in writing when you say you want a new girl to match up to them. It was nice to say all that in a scene, but unless the person performs, you don’t have it. But I think the first few months, as soon as she started doing the tests, we knew we had found our Kumari.”
Bhagyashrii’s Appreciation for Rana
For those unfamiliar, Bhagyashrii Borse expressed her gratitude for the ‘Kaantha’ unit, specifically praising Rana Daggubatti for his supportive nature, calling him her mentor. In her heartfelt post, she stated, “Thank you @ranadaggubati for supporting me from day one. You’re a true friend and a gem of a person, and I am lucky to have you as my mentor in this journey as an actor, and without your support and constant guidance, I wouldn’t be able to do it.”
About ‘Kaantha’
‘Kaantha’ is a gripping period drama thriller set in 1950s Madras. The film has been jointly produced by Spirit Media and Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films. It features cinematography by acclaimed cameraman Dani Sanchez Lopaz, with music composed by Jhanu Chanthar. Art direction is credited to Tha. Ramalingam, while the editing has been done by Llewellyn Anthony Gonsalves.