Rana Daggubati says Neelira focuses on the human cost of war, not sides. Set during the Sri Lankan Civil War, it follows a family caught in crossfire while preparing for a wedding
07 April,2026 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Rana Daggubati revealed that most scenes in Baahubali were physically and mentally exhausting, as the film was shot over years. He credited S. S. Rajamouli for pushing boundaries and leading the ambitious project
03 April,2026 03:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sri Lankan journalist-turned-filmmaker Someetharan draws from his childhood during the civil war for Neelira. Set around a wedding caught in conflict, the film shifts focus from spectacle to survival, highlighting the lived realities of civilians amid violence
03 April,2026 07:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Rana Daggubati opened up about battling kidney failure and heart complications after Baahubali, revealing how survival became his only focus. The actor admitted his drastic physical transformation left him disoriented as he stepped away from big-budget roles
18 February,2026 06:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
