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Rana Daggubati returns to our screens as Rana Naidu, and while some of the Janta is thrilled to see him back in the role, others feel that season 2 doesn't quite measure up to the first.
Rana Naidu is back and with him the brooding chaos of the underbelly, where crime, scandal, and deeply buried family wounds collide. The second season of the gritty Netflix series dives deeper into the life of Rana, who is often regarded as the Indian spiritual counterpart to Ray Donovan. Rana is someone who operates as a high-powered “fixer” for the rich and powerful as his job is to solve explosive problems like blackmail, cover ups, dirty secrets before they can blow as scandals shattering everything. But every crisis he fixes comes at a growing personal cost, leaving his own relationships in tatters, especially with his estranged father and fractured family.
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Following the success of season 1, expectations were high for season 2. Fans of the show were eager to see more of Rana and his tense dynamic with his ex-convict father, Naga Naidu, played by Venkatesh Daggubati. While the series continues to serve up its trademark mix of drama, the reception this time around has been more divided. On one hand, for many, the high stakes thriller was entertaining and performances were a highlight. Rana Daggubati and Surveen Chawla once again deliver while Arjun Rampal, a new addition, brought a dark magnetism to the screen.
Here's what the Janta is saying!
The #RanaNaiduSeason2 opens with promise but fails to continue the momentum. Rana Daggubati performs well, but the series falters due to poor storytelling and weak character development. While the drama improves from Season 1, it still feels superficial because of weak emotions.… pic.twitter.com/H5InY99Dx3
— అరగంటలో దివ్యమైన ముహూర్తం ఉందమ్మా (@ThisIsAdityamov) June 14, 2025
Just finished watching #RanaNaiduSeason2 on Netflix.
— Yash Tiwari (@DrYashTiwari) June 14, 2025
It’s not just about guns, gaalis, and gangsters.
It’s a dark, emotional ride through childhood trauma, broken families, and buried pain.
Rana and Venkatesh are absolutely phenomenal.
This is one of those rare Indian series that… pic.twitter.com/OgMe6R03uG
Its so good to see #KritiKharbanda making her debut on #Netflix with #RanaNaiduSeason2. Despite being a good actor I do feel she's never been acknowledged enough. Hope to see her in a lot many better roles from now 🖤 pic.twitter.com/baQsxp9VWT
— Parth :) (@PH_9504) June 14, 2025
Rana Naidu Season 2 had all the makings of a cinematic feast, yet it serves a dish that’s oddly underseasoned. Arjun Rampal strides in with the magnetic menace of a storm cloud, his presence echoing the raw power of his Raajneeti days, but the script clips his wings, leaving him…
— Firdaus Sheikh (@firdaus_sheik) June 15, 2025
Done watching #RanaNaiduOnNetflix Season 2....Total 8 episodes....
— VHAaRi🧡 (@TweetsbyVIHU) June 14, 2025
As usually Hulk @RanaDaggubati Steals the show with his screen presence & Acting🔥🔥
For Me Season 2 >> Season 1 https://t.co/6jb5RkIAGj pic.twitter.com/Z9Mi3VdIQV
Just finished #RanaNaidu Season 2 and it’s a solid follow-up! Rana and Venkatesh bring real depth, Arjun Rampal is a total scene-stealer, and the family drama hits hard. The action is toned down but the emotions and performances keep it gripping. Not as wild as Season 1, but… https://t.co/D3CvoIFQ8w
— Vipul Talwar (@vipultalwar) June 14, 2025
Rana Naidu Season 2 is a major letdown. Unlike the gritty, raw storytelling of Season 1, this time the makers seemed desperate to cater to the masses with a 'cleaner' and diluted narrative. Disappointed to see @krnx who once gave us bold, layered content, deliver mediocre.
— Alok Singh (@AlokSingh19) June 14, 2025
Just watched rana naidu on netflix and i enjoyed watching season 2 more than season 1 and I must say that @RanaDaggubati is a very underrated actor. I've seen every one of his films. He's always a joy to watch. top notch performance from all actors too can't wait for season 3.
— Kevin (@imkevin149) June 15, 2025
Raw and rusty character in #RanaNaiduSeason2
— 𝓐𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓼𝓱 🍊 (@avinash2120) June 15, 2025
Also as a village guy dancing for Godari Gattu Meedha ?? #SankranthikiVasthunam
How come he nailed both at a time 🥵💥 Goat @VenkyMama garu🙏🏻
Rana Naidu season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.
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