Rana Naidu Season 2 Review: High Stakes, Heavier Drama

Rana Daggubati returns brooding, bold, unshaken.

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Venkatesh Naidu’s chaos now more controlled.

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Arjun Rampal wields menace with cricket bat.

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Supporting cast solid, but some arcs weak.

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Stronger emotional pull, deeper character journeys.

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Powerful performances anchor the chaotic ride.

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Cinematic shots capture Mumbai’s gritty underbelly.

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Strong performances elevate patchy storytelling. Verdict - ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

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Rana Naidu Season 2 Review: High Stakes, Heavier Drama

June 13th, 2025

By Rohan Gaikwad