Rana Naidu season 2 OTT release date locked. When and where to watch Venkatesh and Rana Daggubati's action drama
Rana Naidu returns for a second season on June 13, promising more intense action and deeper character arcs. Victory Venkatesh and Rana Daggubati star in this Indian adaptation of Ray Donovan, which became a hit despite its raw and edgy content. Season 2 will feature higher stakes and adrenaline-fueled confrontations, with the chaotic Naidu family back on Netflix.
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After shocking fans with its gritty storyline, explosive action, and unexpected boldness, Rana Naidu is back with its second season, and it promises to be even more intense. Netflix has officially announced that Rana Naidu 2 will premiere on June 13, accompanied by a striking new poster featuring the power-packed star cast.Victory Venkatesh's OTT debut surprised many when he took on a raw and edgy role far from his traditional image, starring alongside his nephew Rana Daggubati. Despite polarised reactions due to its no-holds-barred approach, the show quickly became one of Netflix India's most-watched titles. Now, the heat is being turned up further as Season 2 promises a heavier dose of action.Based on the popular American series Ray Donovan, the Indian adaptation is helmed by Karan Anshuman, Suparn Verma, and Abhay Chopra, and produced under the Locomotive Global banner. The series follows Rana Naidu, a fixer to the stars, whose personal and professional lives are constantly on the brink of chaos. With Season 2, audiences can expect deeper character arcs, higher stakes, and adrenaline-fueled confrontations. Rana Daggubati had earlier hinted that the upcoming season would lean more into full-throttle action, building on the drama from Season 1.Joining Venkatesh and Rana are Surveen Chawla , Arjun Rampal, and Kriti Kharbanda in pivotal roles. The ensemble cast, gripping narrative, and stylised execution are set to make Rana Naidu 2 one of the most talked-about shows of the year.The plot of season one showed Rana Naidu is a professional "fixer of the stars," solving high-profile messes for his celebrity clients. Despite his expertise in fixing others' problems, his own family life is in ruins, with strained ties to his wife and children. The chaos deepens when his estranged father, Naga Naidu, is released after 15 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Naga, seeking redemption and revenge, tries to rebuild bonds with Rana and his other sons before it's too late.Buckle up, Netflix's most chaotic family is ready to return on June 13.
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