Key Points

Arjun Rampal describes his character Rauf in 'Rana Naidu' as his most ruthless role yet. The series features a gripping dynamic between Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh Daggubati. Directors Karan Anshuman and Suparn Verma bring this dark drama to life. Fans can catch the new season on Netflix starting June 13.

Key Points: Arjun Rampal Calls Rana Naidu Role His Most Ruthless Character

  • Arjun Rampal plays Rauf, a brutal yet vulnerable antagonist
  • Rauf's twisted love for his niece adds depth
  • Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh Daggubati share intense Telugu showdown
  • Series streams June 13 on Netflix
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Arjun Rampal on 'Rana Naidu' character: Most ruthless character I've ever played

Arjun Rampal reveals his terrifyingly real role as Rauf in 'Rana Naidu' Season 2, streaming June 13 on Netflix.

"He's the most ruthless and terrifyingly real character I've ever played. – Arjun Rampal"

Mumbai, June 11

Actor Arjun Rampal, who will be seen in the second season of the hit streaming show 'Rana Naidu', has said that his character in the show is the most ruthless part he has ever played.

Arjun’s character of Rauf is the newest, and most dangerous, entrant in the series which stars Rana Daggubati in the lead.

Talking about his character in the show, Arjun in a statement said, "He's the most ruthless and terrifyingly real character I've ever played."

Rauf is a man without empathy, driven by chaos and capable of brutal violence. And yet, nestled within all that destruction, lies something deeply human.

"There's a sliver of vulnerability -- especially in how he loves his niece. She's the only person he protects without question," Rampal shares.

"What made playing Rauf so challenging was how he could show tenderness, even while being completely consumed by darkness," the actor added.

The series has been created by Karan Anshuman and directed by Anshuman, Suparn Verma, and Abhay Chopra. It is produced by Locomotive Global Media.

Earlier, the creator of the show, Karan Anshuman had shared an interesting anecdote from the shooting of the series when Rana Daggubati improvised his lines but it soon went into some other tangent.

Rana Daggubati essays the titular character in the series, and was in a heated stand-off against his uncle Venkatesh Daggubati, who essays his estranged father in the series.

During the verbal stand-off, the two broke into Telugu language. Now, Karan has a little knowledge of the language, so he, in his director's seat, was under the impression that "magic is about to happen" since both the actors were saying lines in their native language, which essentially means better grip on the dialogue exchange.

However, the director was shocked to his bones when he heard the word "biryani".

The show is set to stream on Netflix on June 13.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Arjun Rampal always brings such intensity to his roles! After seeing the trailer, Rauf looks absolutely terrifying yet fascinating. That combination of brutality with love for his niece makes for such complex characters. Can't wait to binge this season! 🔥
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Rahul S.
The biryani anecdote is hilarious! 😂 Only in India would actors improvise with food references during intense scenes. Shows how our culture seeps into everything. On a serious note, Rampal's description of his character sounds promising - villains with depth are always more memorable.
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Ananya M.
While I appreciate dark characters, I hope this doesn't glorify violence too much. Our OTT platforms are becoming increasingly brutal. That said, Arjun is a brilliant actor and if anyone can pull off this complexity, it's him. Will give it a watch with an open mind.
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Vikram J.
First season was paisa vasool entertainment! The Daggubati duo's chemistry was electric. Adding Arjun Rampal as this ruthless character is just icing on the cake. June 13 can't come soon enough! #RanaNaidu
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Sneha P.
Interesting how they used Telugu naturally in the scene. More Indian shows should embrace our multilingual reality instead of sticking to just Hindi or English. Makes it more authentic. Also, Arjun Rampal's transformation looks incredible - from model to serious actor!
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Karan D.
The description reminds me of those iconic Bollywood villains of the 90s but with modern complexity. Hope the writing matches the actors' talents. Indian audiences deserve world-class content, not just copies of Western shows. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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