Raveena Tandon Confirms Aranyak Season 2 ‘Is Not Happening'
Raveena Tandon confirms Aranyak season 2 isn't happening. Despite fan hopes, she says the script didn't meet expectations and the platform hasn't moved forward.
Raveena Tandon made her OTT web series debut with the 2021 hit Aranyak. With the thriller becoming an instant success upon release, fans anticipated that the series would return for another season. However, it looks like fans will be disappointed, as Raveena Tandon has officially confirmed that there has been no development regarding Aranyak season two — and honestly, it's not on the cards.
In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Raveena shared, 'It's not happening," and added, 'Now I can say it. Earlier, we all had hope. In fact, I think season two was written as well, but I am not sure what the platform has in mind. Every time they say, 'Oh my God, it was a great show and one of our highest-viewed shows immediately after COVID.' That was a role so close to my heart, and I loved playing that character. But I don't think they were able to crack a good script for season two. And then the expectations were so high, so they didn't want to spoil that."
Raveena Tandon marked her digital debut with the Netflix original thriller series Aranyak, which premiered on December 10, 2021. Her portrayal of Kasturi Dogra, an investigating officer from Himachal Pradesh, won her rave reviews from critics and the audience alike. The show turned out to be one of the most popular series of that year and remained in Netflix's top ten list for several months.
Written by Charudutt Acharya and directed by Vinay Waikul, the story is based on the famous Bengali novel of the same name authored by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay. It revolves around political ploys, personal agendas, and the myth of a murderous entity that emerges as two mismatched hill station police officers navigate a web of suspects after a puzzling murder. The show also stars Parambrata Chatterjee and Ashutosh Rana.
Raveena Tandon, one of the most charismatic actresses of the 1990s, has established a unique place in Indian cinema with her beauty, talent, and versatility. She made a remarkable debut in Bollywood with the 1991 film Patthar Ke Phool, opposite Salman Khan. The film was a commercial success and earned her the Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year, quickly positioning her as a rising star in the industry.
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