Netflix’s Rana Naidu, created by Karan Anshuman, first dropped in March 2023 and quickly became one of India’s top trending series on the platform. With a gritty crime plot and a heavy focus on dysfunctional family dynamics, the show is a desi adaptation of the American series Ray Donovan. Season 1 introduced us to Rana Naidu (played by Rana Daggubati)—a professional fixer for the Bollywood elite—and his troubled family life, particularly with his estranged father, Naga Naidu (played by Venkatesh Daggubati). Now, Rana Naidu Season 2 is set to premiere on June 13, 2025, promising deeper confrontations, darker secrets, and a new layer of chaos.
This article is a complete guide to the cast and characters of Rana Naidu, while also giving a peek into what’s coming in Season 2.
About the Series:
Set in Mumbai, Rana Naidu follows Rana—a man who cleans up the messes of the city’s rich and powerful. But when his father, Naga, returns from prison after 15 years, Rana’s tightly wound life begins to unravel. Season 1 explored the strained father-son relationship, Rana’s crumbling marriage, and the violent consequences of secrets left buried. The show’s tone is intense, grounded, and unapologetic.
In Season 2, Rana and Naga’s conflict reaches new heights. With fresh betrayals and expanding criminal connections, the show teases a murkier game of vengeance, power, and emotional warfare.
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Main Cast & Characters:
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- Rana Daggubati as Rana Naidu: A professional fixer with a messy personal life. Skilled at problem-solving for others, Rana struggles to fix his own relationships—especially with his wife and father.
- Venkatesh Daggubati as Naga Naidu: Rana’s father, recently released from prison. Naga’s presence unearths long-buried issues and deepens the family fracture. In Season 2, his role becomes more volatile as he draws lines between revenge and redemption.
- Surveen Chawla as Naina Naidu: Rana’s wife, whose patience wears thin as she watches her family slip away. She seeks space and clarity, and her decisions take a more decisive turn in Season 2.
- Sushant Singh as Prince Naidu: Rana’s brother, caught between loyalty and survival.
- Abhishek Banerjee as Tej Naidu: Another of Rana’s brothers, Tej struggles with addiction and mental health. His arc intensifies in the new season.
- Suchitra Pillai as Pooja Naidu: Rana’s confidante and one of the only people who sees through his cold exterior.
New Additions in Season 2:
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Kriti Kharbanda joins the cast, reportedly playing a pivotal character from Rana’s past.
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Arjun Rampal plays a new antagonist who poses a significant threat to both Rana and Naga.
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Ashish Vidyarthi and Rajni Basumatary also return in recurring roles with expanded screen time.
What to Expect in Season 2?
Season 2 dives deeper into the Naidu family’s psychological war. With Rana and Naga at loggerheads, the season focuses on how revenge trickles down into every relationship—siblings, partners, even children. The trailer shows more violence, emotional breakdowns, and power plays as both leads try to rewrite the rules of their bloodied legacy. There’s a heavier presence of politics, media manipulation, and crime-business collusions, making the show even more layered and intense than its first outing.
When and Where to Watch?
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Season 1 of Rana Naidu is now streaming on Netflix in Hindi and Telugu.
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Season 2 premieres June 13, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.
