Mumbai: Crunchyroll has announced that celebrated Indian actor Rana Daggubati, known for his iconic roles in films like Baahubali and Ghazi, will voice the powerful Ice Elf, Barca, in the highly anticipated second season of the anime series Solo Leveling. Daggubati will lend his voice to the character in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, allowing fans across India to experience his compelling performance in their preferred language.
In an exciting development for Indian audiences, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-, a fan omnibus film, to theaters on December 6, 2024. This will be the first opportunity for fans to catch Rana’s Hindi performance as Barca on the big screen.
Barca, who appears in both Solo Leveling Season 2 and Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-, is a formidable Ice Elf and the boss of the Red Gate Dungeon. As a master swordsman with unmatched speed and stealth, Barca will provide a thrilling challenge to Jinwoo, further intensifying the action-packed storyline in Solo Leveling.
“Voicing Barca in Solo Leveling across three languages has been an exciting challenge that I truly enjoyed,” said Rana 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!”
Akshat Sahu, Senior Director of Marketing – APAC at Crunchyroll, added, “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.”
Solo Leveling is adapted from Chugong’s best-selling Korean web novel and features a second season slated for release globally in January 2025. The anime, animated by acclaimed A-1 Pictures (Sword Art Online) and produced by Production I.G (Attack on Titan), continues the saga of Jinwoo, a lowly hunter who rises to become one of the strongest in the world.
Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-, a fan omnibus film, will be available in theaters in Hindi, English, and Japanese. The film offers fans a cinematic recap of the first season, with exclusive sneak peeks at the first two episodes of the upcoming season, promising an immersive and thrilling anime experience.
With music by Hiroyuki Sawano (Attack on Titan) and TOMORROW X TOGETHER (K-pop band), as well as character and monster design from Tomoko Sudo and Hirotaka Tokuda, Solo Leveling promises to continue its legacy as a visually stunning and action-packed anime series.
CREDITS:
Solo Leveling is animated by acclaimed A-1 Pictures (Sword Art Online), with motion graphics by Production I.G (Attack on Titan, PSYCHO-PASS). The series is directed by Shunsuke Nakashige (Sword Art Online). Additional staff credits include music by Hiroyuki Sawano (Attack on Titan) and TOMORROW X TOGETHER (K-pop band), character design by Tomoko Sudo, and monster design by Hirotaka Tokuda.
