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Time of India
33 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tanuj Virwani calls working on 'Rana Naidu 2' a phenomenal experience: 'I am cautiously optimistic'
Actor Tanuj Virwani , who will be seen in "Rana Naidu" Season 2, has been a "massive fan" of the first season. He said he had a phenomenal experience shooting and that he was cautiously optimistic about the second installment of the series. Tanuj said: "The experience has been truly phenomenal. I am a massive fan of the first season. In fact, I used to keep pestering Karan Anshuman who is also my showrunner for all 3 seasons of Inside Edge. I used to tell him to give me a role as I really wanted to be a part of his special universe." He added: "It doesn't matter what he wrote for me as I always knew he would write something nice for me. Cut to a few months, he was back. He said that he's developing something and he thought I would be fit for that part. So he asked me to catch up and discuss more. When I heard the narration, I loved what he had written for me and I knew I could bring something different to the table. I am always excited to try new and different stuff." The actor said that when there are "handful of scenes" and the "role" is pivotal to the larger narrative, "it can freeze you off the shackles." "When you are the main lead in a show or a film, there's more added responsibility on your shoulders and maybe that chance to experiment and freedom is a little less. But, when you are in a handful of scenes and your role is very important to the larger narrative, it can freeze you off the shackles." He added: "That's what this role of Chirag Oberoi in ' Rana Naidu Season 2 ' offered me. I am cautiously optimistic and I hope the audience enjoys watching it as much as I enjoyed being a part of it." Talking about other cast members, he said: "We also have some fantastic additions. Kriti Kharbanda and I are playing brothers and sisters, Rajat Kapoor is playing our father. There's a very interesting dynamic between the three of us and I truly can't wait for 13th June." "Rana Naidu" Season 2 is set to stream on Netflix from June 13. "Rana Naidu" is an action crime drama television series directed by Karan Anshuman and Suparn Verma. It is the official adaptation of the 2013 American crime drama TV series Ray Donovan. It stars Venkatesh Daggubati, Rana Daggubati (as the title character), Suchitra Pillai, Gaurav Chopra and Surveen Chawla in lead roles. The series was released on 10 March 2023.
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First Post
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
'Criminal Justice 4' actress Surveen Chawla reveals shocking details about her casting couch experience: 'The director leaned towards me trying to kiss and...'
The actress revealed her story in detail about her experience with a director from the South and said, 'After the meeting at his office cabin, he came to see me off at the gate.' read more 'Criminal Justice 4' actress Surveen Chawla, also known for Hate Story 2 and the web-series Rana Naidu, has recalled her casting couch experience in her latest interview. The actress revealed her story in detail about her experience with a director from the South and said, 'After the meeting at his office cabin, he came to see me off at the gate, and this is after I got married. And we spoke about that in the meeting. He asked me how it was going and what my husband did, and it was just us speaking inside his cabin because he had a big office.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Surveen added, 'So, when I opened the door and he leaned towards me trying to kiss, and I literally had to push him back and said, 'What are you trying to do here?' Walk off dude. My instant response was, 'What are you doing'. I just walked off.' Chawla continued with her story and said, 'This was the code language, and I gave them the time to really say what I thought he was saying, but finally I asked him whether he was really asking that the director wants to sleep with me? 'Sir, I am sorry you are knocking on the wrong door. I am not in for bartering myself in exchange for work'. I will never forget these lines.'
Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Venkatesh returns as the ‘Man of Chaos' in ‘Rana Naidu Season 2,' premiering June 13
Tollywood icon Venkatesh is gearing up for his much-anticipated return to the OTT space with Rana Naidu Season 2, set to premiere on Netflix on June 13, 2025. Sharing screen space once again with his nephew Rana Daggubati, the gritty crime drama is back with more intense drama, family friction, and emotional turmoil. Venkatesh reprises his role as Naga Naidu, a character he describes as a 'man of chaos.' Speaking about the contrasting nature between himself and his on-screen persona, Venky explained, 'I'm predictable, Naga isn't. I like structure and stability. Naga? He lives for drama. I don't play mind games, but Naga, he's full of surprises. There's always something simmering with Naga. You can't look away.' Venky added that while both he and Naga deeply care about family, the way they express it couldn't be more different. He considers himself a man who values clarity and order, whereas Naga thrives on tension, unpredictability, and layered emotions. The second season of Rana Naidu promises an even more riveting ride with a stellar cast that includes Arjun Rampal, Surveen Chawla, and Kriti Kharbanda in key roles. Directed by Karan Anshuman and Suparn Verma, the show continues to be the Indian adaptation of the popular American series Ray Donovan. With high-octane drama and complex relationships at its core, Rana Naidu Season 2 is shaping up to be one of the most awaited OTT releases of 2025.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Kuch hilega nahi, chest flat hai...' This actress was rejected for being 'too thin', makes SHOCKING revelations, name is..., last film was...
'Kuch hilega nahi, chest flat hai...' This actress was rejected for being 'too thin', makes SHOCKING revelations, name is..., last film was... Surveen Chawla has carved a special place for herself in the Indian film industry. Known for notable work in shows and films like Sacred Games, Hate Story 2, Rana Naidu , and others, the actress has impressed masses with her work across all mediums of entertainment. Recently, Surveen revealed how at the beginning of her career, she decided to venture into South cinema. She was rejected for being too thin, and was asked to gain weight for South films. In a conversation with Hauterrfly, the actress was asked if one needs to put weight to work in South cinema, Surveen responded, 'Yes, I was told you are too thin, slim because you won't have bosoms. Kuch hilega nahi (Nothing will jiggle), nothing will bounce. Now it's done a little more sophisticatedly. In my time, they were not so sophisticated. They told me to my face, so I gave it back to their face.' The actress added, 'You go down South, you need to put on weight; you come back here (to Hindi cinema), you need to lose weight.' Surveen also featured in popular television shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kahin To Hoga, and Kaajjal before making her Bollywood debut with the film Hum Tum Shabana in 2011. She also recalled working in the TV industry and how actors were treated like cattle. 'It happened when I was working with this director in Kahiin Toh Hoga. A lot of women had a problem working with him. He used to treat everyone like cattle. But he was Balaji Telefilms' favourite,' she shared. Surveen stated, 'I might get lot of flak for saying this out loud because they gave me a break, but I don't appreciate it. You don't own anybody. You're paying them because they are doing a job, beyond that, you don't own them.' She revealed that she had to let go of lot of films as the directors thought she was 'overexposed' due to her work on television. Meanwhile, Surveen Chawla was most recently seen in the fourth season of Criminal Justice. Helmed by Rohan Sippy, the show also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Asha Negi, Shweta Basu Prasad, Mita Vashisht, and Zeeshan Ayyub, among others, in pivotal roles.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Venkatesh calls Naga Naidu a man of chaos ahead of 'Rana Naidu' season 2 release
Veteran Telugu actor is all set to reprise his role as Naga Naidu in the upcoming second season of the web series 'Rana Naidu'. Known for his intense and layered performances, Venkatesh recently opened up about his character, sharing insights into what makes Naga Naidu both fascinating and challenging to portray. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A character full of contradictions As per an IANS report, Venkatesh described Naga Naidu as a man full of contradictions—unpredictable and rule-breaking, yet deeply devoted to his family. He related to this aspect of the character, that both he and Naga share a strong love for their families. Venky and Naga opposites in nature While Venkatesh considers himself a person who values structure, stability, and predictability, Naga thrives on chaos and drama, often keeping those around him guessing with his unpredictable behaviour. "That's the one thing Venky and Naga share. But otherwise? I'm predictable, Naga isn't. I like structure and stability. Naga? He lives for drama. I don't play mind games, but Naga, he's full of surprises. You never really know what he's thinking," he said. The actor also added that unlike himself, who prefers straightforwardness, Naga is a master of mind games and surprises. This constant tension between charm and chaos makes the character compelling and keeps viewers hooked. Venkatesh said, "There's always something simmering with Naga. You can't look away." Season 2 release details 'Rana Naidu' Season 2 is highly anticipated and scheduled to release on June 13, 2025, on Netflix. The series is an action-packed crime drama directed by Karan Anshuman and . It is an official adaptation of the 2013 American TV series 'Ray Donovan' and features a stellar cast including Venkatesh Daggubati, Rana Daggubati in the titular role, Pillai, Gaurav Chopra, and .
