Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Rana Daggubati on Film Industry Working Hours
Rana Daggubati spoke about the film industry's working hours, spurred by Deepika Padukone leaving a movie.
He said work hours aren't the same everywhere, highlighting regional differences.
Rana thinks acting is like a job, and people choose it.
He also noted that it's important to consider that India is a developing nation.
The key points are working hours are different everywhere, and it is up to individuals if they want the job.
Rana Daggubati addressed Deepika Padukone's exit from 'Spirit' over working hours.
Padukone reportedly left the project due to an 8-hour workday clause.
Daggubati notes work hours vary across regional film industries.
He emphasizes acting as a job and a personal choice.
Deepika's departure prompted a response from director Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
- Who
- Rana Daggubati, Deepika Padukone, Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
- What
- Rana Daggubati discussed working hours in Indian cinema following Deepika Padukone's exit from a film.
- When
- June 2025
- Where
- Indian film industry; Maharashtra and Telugu film industries
- Why
- Following Deepika Padukone's exit from a film due to working hours concerns.
Actors' Concerns
Industry Perspective
Working Hours and Conditions
Actors' Concerns
Advocates for fair working conditions and setting fixed working hours
Industry Perspective
Focuses on economic realities, individual choice and industry practices.
- Notable Figure
- Actor Rana Daggubati
- Trigger
- Disagreements over working hours
- Industry Shift Pattern
- 8 hours in Telugu, 12 in Maharashtra
- Varied Working Hours
- Industry standards vary
- Daggubati's View
- Film is a job, choice.