Rana Daggubati Creates Milestone as First Indian at WrestleMania
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Synopsis
Actor Rana Daggubati has made history as the first Indian celebrity to attend WrestleMania. His presence at the event signifies a unique blend of cinema and sports entertainment, reflecting a significant achievement for Indian representation on a global platform.
Key Takeaways
- Rana Daggubati is the first Indian actor at WrestleMania.
- His attendance signifies a blend of cinema and sports.
- WrestleMania 41 was held in Las Vegas.
- Netflix streamed the event and shared highlights.
- Rana Naidu Season 2 is set for a 2025 release.
Mumbai, April 21 (NationPress) Actor Rana Daggubati has created a remarkable milestone by being the first Indian star to participate in WrestleMania.
Renowned for his impactful performances in films such as 'Baahubali', Rana’s presence at this legendary wrestling event signifies a pivotal moment in his career, merging the realms of cinema and sports entertainment uniquely. It was a historic weekend for India at WrestleMania 41, WWE’s highly awaited annual event, which is currently available for streaming on Netflix. As a lifelong WWE enthusiast and leading actor in the popular Netflix series ‘Rana Naidu’, he made history by being the first Indian celebrity to be invited to experience the event from the front row.
His attendance was acknowledged with a special tribute that was aired live to millions of WWE fans around the globe. Netflix also posted a video and images of the actor on its Instagram account with the caption, “Heels. Faces. Familiar faces @ranadaggubati is at WrestleMania Jo line cross kiya, woh gaya #RanaNaidu.”
Discussing this achievement, Rana Daggubati remarked, "Attending WrestleMania 41 is an extraordinary experience—WWE has been a part of our childhood. To see it live and to represent India on a global platform, especially with both WWE and Rana Naidu streaming on Netflix, is truly a full-circle moment.”
The global WWE community came together this weekend with a special Netflix India and WWE watch party in Mumbai, featuring a live broadcast of WrestleMania 41 on Netflix.
Hosted in the entertainment hub of Las Vegas, WrestleMania 41 was more than just exhilarating in-ring matches—it celebrated fandom, community, and international connection. Rana Daggubati’s participation in the event was a proud achievement for Indian representation at one of the globe’s most-watched and cherished sports entertainment occasions.
Rana Daggubati’s upcoming crime drama 'Rana Naidu Season 2' also features Venkatesh Daggubati and Surveen Chawla. The series is scheduled to premiere in 2025 on Netflix, although the specific release date has yet to be disclosed.
The first season of the series premiered on March 10, 2023.
