Tollywood star Rana Daggubati has joined the ongoing discussion about work-life balance following Deepika Padukone’s alleged demand for eight-hour workdays in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film ‘Spirit’, which recently stirred considerable buzz in the entertainment industry.Reports suggested that Deepika opted out of the Prabhas-starrer due to contractual disagreements regarding her working hours and remuneration.Rana Daggubati on work life balanceIn an interview with The Lallantop, Rana offered a perspective on the practicality of implementing uniform work schedules in the Indian film industry. “We should understand that India is a developing country. We are not a developed nation. Our economy is probably 186th in the world if you look at the per capita income. So to me, it is not work, it is a lifestyle,” he stated.
Rana also highlighted the diverse nature of film production across various regions. The Telugu actor explained that there is no universal template.“It depends on the project, the person, and the region. For example, Maharashtra follows a 12-hour shift starting at 9 am, while Telugu cinema typically has an 8-hour shift beginning at 7 am,” he noted.Rana about Deepika’s alleged 8-Hour workdays demandHe further shared his personal view on the physical and mental toll of extended shooting schedules on actors.“Nobody is forcing anybody. It’s a job. It’s a choice. Everyone has their own opinion on what’s important to them. There are actors who only work four hours a day — that’s their system,” he said.About Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Deepika Padukone’s cold warAmidst the ongoing debate, a new report from News18 claimed that Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit had no connection to work-life balance. Instead, the report alleged that she had demanded a higher remuneration along with a share in the profits, and had declined to deliver dialogues in Telugu. However, the Jawan actress’ team has yet to respond to these claims.Following her departure, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga posted a cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter), referring to it as a “dirty PR game.”Rana’s work frontMeanwhile, Rana Daggubati is currently gearing up for the release of the next season of his OTT series ‘Rana Naidu’, which is set to premiere on June 13.
