The final episode of the first season of Rana Daggubati’s chat show, ‘
The Rana Daggubati Show
‘, turned into a vibrant tribute to Telugu cinema, featuring Rana’s uncle, actor Venkatesh Daggubati, director Anil Ravipudi, and actresses Aishwarya Rajesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary. The episode won over the audience with its portrayal of family bonds and friendships.
The guests gathered on the show to promote their upcoming festive release, ‘
Sankranthiki Vasthunam
‘, scheduled to hit theatres on January 14. During the lively conversation, director Anil Ravipudi shed light on Venkatesh’s idiosyncrasies. “Venky Sir hesitates only at food,” quipped Anil, prompting Rana to add, “I noticed he doesn’t get angry, but he gets
hangry
.” Sharing a personal anecdote, Rana recounted how a delayed lunch during a
Mumbai shoot
had nearly tested his uncle’s patience. “He was almost about to lose his cool, so I swiftly arranged for a lunch break to save the day,” revealed Rana, leaving everyone laughing.
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Venkatesh recounted a memorable scene where he faced repeated slaps from Aishwarya Rajesh’s character. “I was slapped by Aishwarya Rajesh’s character multiple times,” he chuckled. Known for her witty remarks, Aishwarya teasingly asked, “Sir, has anybody hit you like that before?” to which Venkatesh humourously replied, “This is my first experience.” She went on to share, “I did slap him very tightly in the film. When I asked if that was painful, Venky Sir told me to go on and slap harder, but do it in one take.”
The chat show previously featured many stars, including Dulquer Salmaan, Naga Chaitanya, Rishab Shetty, and more in its first season.
