As Bhallaladeva of Baahubali turns 32 today, the filmmakers pushed out the first look of Rana Daggubati from Baahubali 2 and the actor looks as bestial as he can get.
With a vicious glare, salt-and-pepper hair with a man bun, cladding a bullish armour and holding a humongous retractable mace, King Bhallaladeva ( or Palvalthevan) is sure to cause a lot of destruction in Baahubali: The Conclusion, as S S Rajamouli puts it.
The actor was also seen pushing his boundaries for the physique with more than two hours training every day for the last five months. For both younger and older Bhallala in the story, the actor said to have switched weight anywhere from 108-110 kg to 92-92 kg. Rana also assured his fandom that this movie packs a lot of action sequences that it will make the prequel look small.
CELEBS WISH 'BAAHUBALI' RANA ON 32ND BIRTHDAY
As actor Rana Daggubati turned 32 on Wednesday, a string of film celebrities led by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, wished the "Baahubali: The Begnning" star a stellar year.
Actors including Abhishek, Taapsee and Rakulpreet Singh among many others have wished a year full of happiness and "to grow even stronger". Here's what the celebrities have to say:
Amitabh Bachchan: Happy Birthday to Bahubali Rana Daggubati... Happiness always.
Allu Arjun: Many many happy returns of the day Fireeeee (my nick name for him) Rana Daggubati.
Abhishek Bachchan: Happy birthday to the big man! Rana Daggubati, have a stellar year brother.
Taapsee Pannu: Happy happy birthday to the man whose heart is as big as his biceps! May you grow stronger big man Rana Daggubati.
Sidharth: Happy birthday Rana Daggubati Big year coming up. All the best always my friend.
Rakul Preet: Happy birthday to the craziest Rana Daggubati! More power to you! May you grow bigger (not in size) all the happiness to you.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Wishing an absolute sweetheart, the most caring, warm not to forget a total stud Rana Daggubati a very happy birthday. God bless.
Sudheer Babu: Happy birthday Tarzan Rana Daggubati wish you super good luck for the year.