Rana Daggubati's 41st Birthday: His Diet and Fitness Secrets for the 'Baahubali 2' Physique

As Rana Daggubati celebrates his 41st birthday, it's a good time to look back at how he achieved his incredible physique for 'Baahubali 2.' In a 2016 interview with GQ India, he revealed the hard work and disciplined lifestyle that fueled his stunning transformation for the film.

**Rana Daggubati's Approach to Diet**

Unlike actors who follow restrictive diets, Rana favored a more balanced but disciplined approach. He admitted that completely avoiding delicious food in a city like Hyderabad would be a shame. That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. he did have one firm rule: absolutely no sweets.

Describing his food philosophy, Rana said, “Get off that couch. First thing it takes is an active lifestyle... cheat food? What's that? Everything I eat is cheat food in a way. You can't really live in a city like Hyderabad and not indulge in food. That'd be such a waste. But there's one thing I do stay away from and that is anything that's sweet. I don't have a sweet tooth so it's easy for me.”

Rana emphasized that the key is not about strict denial, but about balance and hard work: “No matter what I eat, I make sure I work out just as hard. There's no replacement for working out. No diet can get you the body you want without you slogging it out in the gym.”

**Rana Daggubati's Workout Routine**

Given his height of 6.3 feet, Rana needed a specialized workout routine to build his 'Baahubali' physique.