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Time of India
28 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.
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.
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 .
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sunil Grover introduces multiverse of 'Naidu's' to Rana Naidu star Rana Daggubati
In a surprise crossover, Netflix shared a banter-filled promotional video that brought together Rana Daggubati's brooding on-screen persona, Rana Naidu, and Sunil Grover's signature comic chaos with his alter ego, Shana Naidu. Grover, as Shana Naidu, introduces Rana to several other variants of his character, in what can only be described as hilariously bizarre. The second season will release on June about the collaboration, Sunil Grover said, 'Rana Daggubati and I in the same frame? Even I didn't see that coming. 'Rana Naidu' is this intense, gritty world full of power moves, family drama, and action, and then I walked in with my own brand of chaos. It felt like two completely different worlds crashing together - and somehow, it just clicked.'Take a look at the promo video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Rana Daggubati added, 'When Sunil Grover shows up, you just know things are about to get unpredictable. One minute, I'm brooding like Rana Naidu does best, and the next, I'm dodging punchlines instead of punches. Netflix threw us into this wild little experiment - and honestly, it was chaos I didn't see coming.'advertisementHowever, the makers confirmed that Sunil will not be making a cameo in the series, calling it one of those what-is-even-happening by Sunder Aaron and Locomotive Global, Season 2 of 'Rana Naidu' is created by Karan Anshuman and directed by Anshuman, Suparn S Varma, and Abhay Chopra. The new season promises a bigger canvas and a heavier punch, with Rana and Venkatesh Daggubati returning alongside new additions like Arjun Rampal and Kriti Kharbanda, while Surveen Chawla, Sushant Singh, and Abhishek Banerjee reprise their official adaptation of the American crime drama 'Ray Donovan', the show received a strong response when Season 1 premiered in 2023. Now, with the second season arriving on June 13, expectations are high.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shana Naidu, Kirana Naidu, Janana Naidu: Watch Sunil Grover's desperate attempts to enter Rana Naidu season 2
As fans gear up for season 2 of Karan Anshuman and Suparn Verma's action thriller show Rana Naidu, Sunil Grover 'auditioned' to play the lead role in the new instalment, much to the chagrin of Rana Daggubati. On Tuesday, Netflix India dropped a hilarious video 'Rana Naidu vs Shana Naidu: Who will make it to season 2?' The video starts with Daggubati performing action stunts in typical Rana Naidu fashion, before someone abruptly calls 'Cut!' When Daggubati angrily asks, 'Who called for cut,' Grover pops up dressed exactly like Daggubati, in a white shirt, dark suit, and even sporting the same moustache and beard. He introduces himself as Shana Naidu, the 'asli hero' of season 2. Grover keeps mimicking Daggubati, who calls him a 'low-res version.' Grover proposes to Daggubati that he'd bring more tameez (manners) to season 2 as he's the most shareef (well-behaved). When Daggubati doesn't relent, Grover presents multiple options for the season 2 lead: Haryana Naidu, Kirana (shopkeeper) Naidu, Bandana Naidu, Aana Naidu, Jana Naidu, Banana Naidu, and Fulana Naidu, but Daggubati doesn't seem pleased. Grover then pulls out the card he saved for the last: A Deepfake message from Daggubati's uncle and co-star Venkatesh Daggubati, asking Rana to let Shana be the season 2 lead. Rana doesn't fall prey, and makes Grover 'Rawana Naidu.' At the end of the video, Grover pops up again, cross-dressed, proposing 'Janana (woman) Naidu,' before Rana makes him run away. Grover often cross-dressed as Gutthi on The Kapil Sharma Show. Now, he appears an Engineer Chumbak on The Great Indian Kapil Show, hosted by Kapil Sharma, season 3 of which will premiere on Netflix India on June 21. Meanwhile, Rana Naidu season 2 will drop on the platform on June 13. An official adaptation of popular American series Ray Donovan, the show brought together the real life uncle-nephew duo for the first time. It follows the life of Rana Naidu (Rana), the go-to guy for everyone in Bollywood when they have a problem, and his tense equation with estranged father Naga (Venkatesh). Also Read — Rana Naidu Season 2 teaser: Arjun Rampal brings more fuel to the fiery duel between Venkatesh and Rana Daggubati In season two, Rana Naidu embarks on one last job to secure his family's future before getting out of the 'fixing' business for good, but soon finds himself entangled in conflicts with his loved ones – and the looming threat of a ruthless underworld figure from his past. Season 2 also stars Arjun Rampal, Surveen Chawla, Kriti Kharbanda, Dino Morea, Abhishek Banerjee, and Sushant Singh.
