‘Been A Dream Come True': Tanuj Virwani On Starring In Rana Naidu 2
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Tanuj Virwani posted a couple of moments from Rana Naidu 2's streaming celebration event.
Former actress Rati Agnihotri's son, Tanuj Virwani, recently took a moment to reflect on his journey in the world of entertainment. Known for his Bollywood debut in Luv U Soniyo (2013), Tanuj has since built a diverse portfolio across films and web series. Most recently, he made waves for his performance as Chirag Oberoi in the second season of Netflix's action-crime drama Rana Naidu, led by Rana Daggubati.
Taking to Instagram, the 38-year-old actor shared a heartfelt post, showcasing his time on set. The carousel included a variety of behind-the-scenes clips, intense stills, and stunt shots from the show, offering fans a closer look at the hard work and energy that went into his role.
The post kicked off with a magazine cover featuring Tanuj and co-star Kriti Kharbanda, highlighting their characters from the series. The two portrayed siblings in Rana Naidu 2, while Rajat Kapoor played their on-screen father.
In a detailed caption accompanying the visuals, Tanuj opened up about how special this project has been for him. 'From being a massive fan of the first season to getting the chance to star in the new season, it's been a dream come true for me," he wrote, expressing gratitude towards the team and excitement over being part of such an impactful series.
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Tanuj further expressed his gratitude towards the director of Rana Naidu, Karan Anshuman, who is also known for his work in the Emmy-nominated drama Inside Edge, the comedy satirical film Bangistan and the crime thriller series Mirzapur, among others. He said, 'Thank u @krnx for being my Real-life Maverick and Always including me in these wonderfully Pulpy Worlds that you create!!"
Also, he talked about his experiences with Kriti Kharbanda, Rajat Kapoor, Rana Dauggubati, Venkatesh Daggubati and the entire team of Rana Naidu 2. 'Had so much fun jamming with my sis @kriti.kharbanda and 'Daddy-O' Rajat Kapoor sir. And of-course the OG's @ranadaggubati @venkateshdaggubati for making me feel so welcome on set. Happy Binging Boys and Girls @rananaidunetflix Season 2 now streaming on @netflix_in #RanaNaiduOnNetflix," he concluded.
The post also featured glimpses from the after-party the makers hosted to celebrate the streaming of the much-anticipated season of the action thriller series. For the night, while Virwani looked dapper in a powder blue-hued pantsuit, Kharbanda looked stunning in a golden dress.
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