Rana Daggubati admits being a mean person during his illness days: "don't ask about it unless...."

Actor-producer Rana Daggubati, known for his impactful roles in the film industry, recently shared candid insights into his past health struggles during the Synapse 2024 event in Gurgaon. The Baahubali star spoke openly about his journey, including a kidney transplant and a cornea transplant, shedding light on the physical and emotional toll it took on him. As he discussed the challenging times, Rana revealed how the experience not only affected him physically but also led him to become a person he didn't recognize.

Speaking about his health struggles, Rana recounted the time when he underwent a kidney transplant at the Mayo Clinic in the US. Despite being in what he described as the "most beautiful hospital," he admitted to feeling discontent. The life-threatening experience prompted a profound shift in his worldview. Rana expressed how, in the face of such adversity, he began to reevaluate his priorities. 

He acknowledged that the mindset of having himself at the center of everything needed to change. During the period of illness, Rana Daggubati shared that he faced not only physical challenges but also underwent a transformation in his personality. He admitted to becoming a "slightly mean person," especially when people inquired about his health. The actor, who had bulked up for Baahubali, found it difficult to cope with questions about his well-being. 

He confessed,

"There was a point when if people asked about my health, I said unless you can donate a kidney or an eye, don't ask about it. I didn't like what I was doing." - Rana Daggubati

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As Rana physically healed from the health challenges, he found solace in his work. The actor shared his experience shooting in the jungle for Prabhu Solomon's Tamil film Kaadan, which released as Aranya in Telugu and Haathi Mere Saathi in Hindi. Engaging in the creative process and immersing himself in the world of cinema played a crucial role in Rana's recovery.