Coffee with Rana at Cafe Coffee Day - The Lounge

Coffee with Rana at The Lounge

Southern Superstar Rana Daggubati talks love, coffee and his new release ‘Naa Ishtam’ over a hot cuppa

Hyderabad, March 19th, 2012: The Lounge café, the premium café format from Café Coffee Day, hosted an enjoyable afternoon with the ruggedly handsome Rana Daggubati over a session called ‘Coffee with Rana at The Lounge’. The session provided for a fun filled afternoon with the actor who was there to promote his upcoming Telugu flick ‘Naa Ishtam’ over a cup of coffee at The Lounge in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

It was an entertaining afternoon with Rana sharing behind – the – scenes moments and various anecdotes that took place during the making of the movie. Naa Ishtam is a romantic comedy starring him and the ever bubbly Genelia D'Souza. Directed by debutant Prakash Tholeti, Rana essays a lighthearted chap who listens to his heart.

Rana revealed how he absolutely loves coffee and can’t do without his daily fix of the brew. What caught everyone by surprise was when Rana showcased his barista skills, brewing a hot cuppa but ofcourse with a little help from the café’s experienced brewmasters. He said, I have been addicted to coffee since the days I used to work on special effects, a kettle of coffee was always by me and used to continuously sip coffee. Don’t remember when I had my first coffee, but ten years ago I was even allowed to have coffee, both my parents don’t have coffee or tea. I prefer hot coffee but in a hot weather like this go for a cold coffee. I generally prepare coffee for myself but became a bit conscious in the presence of media here.

Speaking on the movie Rana shared, “Naa Ishtam is about a young couple in love. And like all love stories you will find elements of laughter and romance, elements which are easily visible should you visit your local Lounge cafe. So what better place than The Lounge itself to speak about the film. I am a big fan of The Lounge and love its offerings with black coffee made by alternate brewing techniques being my favorite. Very often when I visit the café, I find a budding love story that makes me smile. The café is a character all by itself that fits in beautifully with the movie and connects with the audience that we want to reach out to.”

Naa Ishtam is slated to release in theaters on March 23, 2012.

About Coffee Day Lounge: ‘The Lounge’ is a specially created format for the coffee lover who wishes to indulge in the selective art of brewing and drinking coffee which is complimented by the right combination of food, in a totally relaxed and luxurious ambience. The Lounge offers a range of distinct coffee blends prepared by special alternative brewing techniques, customized world cuisine, personalized service in a plush lounge seating.

About Café Coffee Day:
Café Coffee Day is a part of India's largest coffee conglomerate, Amalgamated Bean Coffee Trading Company Ltd. (ABCTCL), the first to roll out the ‘coffee bar’ concept in India with its first café in Bangalore. Café Coffee Day serves the coffee it grows on the 7400 acres of its own estates plus another 2500 acres of managed estates, the group also sources coffee from 11,000 small growers, making its holder the largest individual coffee plantation owner in Asia, this in addition to being India's only vertically integrated coffee company. Café Coffee Day’s menu ranges from signature hot and cold coffees to several exotic international coffees, food, desserts and pastries. In addition, exciting merchandise such as coffee powders, cookies, mugs, coffee filters, etc. is available at the cafés.