Mumbai: As the grand Telugu fantasy film Nagabandham continues its theatrical run, one name earning widespread appreciation behind the scenes is film editor RC Pranav, who has made history by becoming the only film editor in India to make his feature editing debut with a ₹100 crore film.
RC Pranav’s journey to this milestone has been marked by years of dedication and creative excellence. Before taking charge of the edit suite for Nagabandham, he trained under acclaimed film editor Anthony, one of the industry’s most respected names. He later built an impressive portfolio by editing more than 600 commercials across five languages, earning a reputation for speed, precision, and storytelling.
His experience also includes working on some of Indian cinema’s most celebrated films. Pranav co-edited the songs in Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy and contributed to Kabir Khan’s 83, where he worked on the film’s high-intensity cricket match sequences and several pivotal scenes.
With Nagabandham, Pranav has taken on one of the most ambitious fantasy projects in recent Telugu cinema. In addition to editing the feature film, he also crafted the film’s official teaser and trailer, playing a key role in shaping its larger-than-life visual identity and generating excitement ahead of its release.
Within the industry, RC Pranav is affectionately known as the “World’s Fastest Editor,” a title bestowed upon him by director Abhishek Nama and producers Kishore and Nishita. He has earned this recognition for consistently delivering high-quality work under demanding post-production schedules without compromising on creative standards.
Speaking about the milestone, RC Pranav said, “Nagabandham has been one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of my career. From editing the teaser and trailer to shaping the feature film, every frame carried the responsibility of bringing this incredible world to life. I am deeply grateful to director Abhishek Nama and producers Kishore and Nishita for believing in me and trusting my vision. Making my feature editing debut with a film mounted on this scale is something I will always cherish.”
Mounted on a grand scale, Nagabandham blends mythology, cutting-edge visual effects, and spectacular action sequences to deliver a cinematic fantasy experience. For RC Pranav, the film marks a defining chapter in his career, transforming years of behind-the-scenes craftsmanship into a historic feature film debut.
As audiences continue to experience Nagabandham in theatres, RC Pranav’s remarkable rise—from assisting one of India’s finest editors to leading the post-production of a ₹100 crore fantasy epic—cements his position as one of the most promising editing talents in Indian cinema.
