Rana Naidu Season 2 Review: All Noise, Few Thrills

Introduction

Rana Naidu Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix in multiple languages, including Telugu. This new installment brings back Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh in lead roles. Let’s see how the web series is

Story
Rana Naidu (Rana Daggubati) is trying to lead a peaceful life with his family. His peace is disrupted when his son is kidnapped. This incident brings in Vikram Oberoi (Rajat Kapoor), a powerful person who offers help in exchange for a deal — Rana should aid his daughter, Alia Oberoi (Krithi Kharbanda), in acquiring her own cricket team. Meanwhile, Rauf Bhai (Arjun Rampal) is back from prison, fueling danger and adding a new twist to the story. The growing conflict between Rana, his wife Naina (Surveen Chawla), their daughter Nitya (Afrah Sayed), and his estranged father Naga Naidu (Venkatesh) forms the main plot of this season.

Performances
Rana Daggubati stands out with his strong and composed performance, adding depth to his character. Venkatesh brings comic relief alongside emotions, although his role feels somewhat limited. Krithi Kharbanda impresses in a challenging role with style and substance. The rest of the cast, including Abhishek Banerjee, Sushant Singh, and Arjun Rampal, contribute to the story but remain somewhat underused.

Technical aspects
The direction by Karan Anshuman, Suparn S. Varma, and Abhay Chopra shows promise but falls short due to weak writing. The camera work by John Schmidt nicely captures both action and emotions. The background score by John Stewart Eduri adds a dramatic flavor. However, the editing feels slow, making the narrative less tight and affecting its overall impact.

Analysis
Rana Naidu Season 2 is a mixed bag. While there are some strong performances and well-directed scenes, weak writing, underdeveloped character arcs, and poor pacing bring down its appeal. The action is less powerful, and the family conflict, which should be its heart, falls somewhat flat.

Verdict
Rana Naidu Season 2 is a watchable follow-up but cannot match the grip and momentum of its first season. If you liked Season 1, you may want to check it out, but keep your expectations in check.

Rating — 2/5