Animation
Rana Daggubati voices Barca in Solo Leveling Season two in three Indian languages
Mumbai: Crunchyroll proudly announces that acclaimed Indian actor Rana Daggubati, renowned for his stellar roles in Baahubali and Ghazi, will voice the enigmatic Ice Elf Barca in the highly awaited Solo Leveling Season two. Daggubati will lend his iconic voice to the character in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, offering fans a culturally immersive experience.
Adding to the excitement, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release the fan omnibus film “Solo Leveling -ReAwakening” in theaters across India on 6 December 2024. This cinematic event will showcase Daggubati’s Hindi voice acting debut as Barca, alongside a recap of the first season and an exclusive preview of the first two episodes of season two.
Barca, a powerful Ice Elf and the boss of the Red Gate Dungeon, poses a formidable challenge for Jinwoo with his sword mastery, stealth, and speed. This clash promises to elevate the gripping narrative of Solo Leveling.
“Voicing Barca in Solo Leveling across three languages has been an exciting challenge that I truly enjoyed,” said Daggubati. “Bringing such a complex, powerful character to life in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu allowed me to connect with anime in a way I’ve never done before. This is a unique, thrilling journey into the anime world, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience the action!”
Crunchyroll, senior director of marketing – APAC, Akshat Sahu shared, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Rana Daggubati, who brings a powerful presence to the character of Barca in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. His involvement reflects our commitment to delivering culturally resonant anime experiences in India. We’re excited to offer Indian audiences a truly immersive and accessible anime experience on both big and small screens.”
MUMBAI: History is getting a fresh rewrite this time with code, creativity and a longer arc in mind. Lens Vault Studios has announced its first original production, Bal Tanhaji, marking the official entry of the newly launched, tech-driven studio into India’s evolving entertainment landscape.
Arriving six years after the box-office success of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, the new project expands the universe rather than revisiting familiar ground. Bal Tanhaji explores uncharted narrative territory, signalling a clear shift from one-off cinematic spectacles to long-format, world-building storytelling designed for digital-first audiences.
At the heart of this ambition is Prismix Studios, the in-house generative AI and technology arm powering the creative engine behind the show. The studio’s approach blends storytelling with next-generation tools, aiming to reimagine how Indian IPs are created, scaled and sustained beyond theatrical releases.
For Lens Vault Studios chairman Ajay Devgn the new venture represents a deliberate step beyond traditional cinema. The focus is firmly on building long-form intellectual properties across fiction and non-fiction, tailored to changing viewing habits and platform-led consumption. He said the studio intends to explore formats that remain largely untapped, while drawing on the team’s experience with large-scale cinematic storytelling.
Lens Vault Studios founder and CEO Danish Devgn echoed that sentiment, describing Bal Tanhaji as the studio’s first generative-AI-led IP and the starting point of a broader vision. The aim, he noted, is to carry forward the legacy of the Tanhaji universe while connecting with younger audiences through a blend of powerful narratives and emerging technologies.
With Bal Tanhaji, Lens Vault Studios is planting its flag early not just launching a show, but signalling a larger play for cinematic universes that live, grow and evolve across platforms. If this debut is any indication, the future of Indian storytelling may be as much about imagination as it is about innovation.
