'The film about nurses working in Bombay...': Rana on rising acceptance of Indian movies globally

Rana Daggubati has welcomed the news of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge surpassing the North American box office records previously held by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Reflecting on the shift in the cinematic landscape, the Baahubali star suggested that the industry is only just beginning to realise its international potential.

Speaking to Variety, Daggubati noted that while it has taken a decade for his own record to be eclipsed, the achievement signals a healthy evolution for Indian exports. He argued that global audiences are now resonating with Indian narratives more than ever, regardless of their production scale.

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Highlighting the success of diverse storytelling, Daggubati pointed to the international acclaim received by Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light. Regarding the film, which he supported via Spirit Media, he remarked:

"There’s been all kinds of cinema that's going to see a little beauty. I'll talk about this Malayalam film about nurses who are working in Bombay. Now it's a story that did reasonably well in India but phenomenally globally."

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The actor-producer concluded by urging Indian filmmakers to refine their "cinematic language" to ensure that culturally rooted stories continue to find a foothold in the global market, alongside massive blockbusters like Dhurandhar. (With inputs from Agencies)