The much-awaited Rana Naidu Season 2 has finally hit Netflix on June 13, 2025. The gritty crime drama starring Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh Daggubati is once again creating ripples among audiences. An official adaptation of the American series, Ray Donovan, the latest season has significantly raised the stakes with more intense family drama, personal feuds, and the introduction of a notorious new villain, ‘Rauf’, played by Arjun Rampal. With so many new additions to the plot, fans and critics alike have been curious whether the fresh faces would dilute the show’s charm or elevate it further.
Early reviews of Rana Naidu 2 have already started pouring in, and opinions seem to be divided. Here’s a roundup of what viewers and critics are saying about the latest instalment of the gritty crime drama.
Rana Naidu Season 2 X reviews
Users on X (formerly Twitter) have started pouring in their impressions about Rana and Venkatesh’s crime drama, and fans are calling it ‘total madness’. In addition to the Daggubati duo, viewers were particularly amazed at Arjun Rampal’s portrayal of the menacing ‘Rauf Mirza’, with some calling it the main highlight of this season.
Contrary to prior doubts that the addition of new faces might spoil the essence of Rana Naidu, all of the characters seem to have added to the depth of the season and exceeded expectations. One X user wrote, “#RanaNaidu2 lives up to expectations. Despite the introduction of new characters, the core magic remains intact… strong, gripping, and just as powerful as before. Rana, Venky Sir, Arjun, Kriti And Surveen… Just phenomenal. TOTAL BOMBARDING STUFF! #RanaNaiduSeason2.” Emphasising Arjun Rampal’s acting, another netizen tweeted:
“Just finished #RanaNaidu Season 2 on Netflix. It is as intense as season 1. Rana Daggubati continued his terrific form. The supporting cast also did their part well, but it’s #ArjunRampal who stole the show. He is slick, enigmatic, menacing and showcased a first-rate performance.”
However, not every user felt the same way about the storyline of Season 2. Some viewers took to X and stated that while this season also maintained a strong performance, which makes the watch enjoyable, the main plot of Rana Naidu 2 is more centred on the protagonist, ‘Rana’, and his family struggles. One user wrote, “#RanaNaidu2 takes a more personal turn, focusing on Rana’s family struggles rather than just solving celebrity problems. While romantic aspects appear weak, strong performances keep it grounded. Not satisfied with the show. There’s scope for season 3, but it will require crisp writing.”
What are critics saying?
When it comes to critical reception of Season 2, the opinions remain mixed with brownie points for the casting choice and acting. The Free Press Journal gave Rana Naidu Season 2 a rating of 3.5 stars, describing it as a “rinse-and-repeat cycle of betrayals, bullets, and brooding” but admitting the show regains its emotional grip in the final episodes. MensXP also rated the season 3.5/5, calling it an entertaining upgrade over Season 1 with tighter editing and reduced vulgarity, though it added that some characters, like that of Dino Morea, were underwritten. As of now, Rana Naidu Season 2 stands at an IMDb rating of 7 out of 10.
Critics also agree with viewers that Arjun Rampal’s addition to this season as the ‘big bad villain’ is the most impressive part. Rajat Kapoor was also a phenomenal addition to the cast. News18 particularly credits the makers, Karan Anshuman, Suparn Verma and Abhay Chopra, for exploring the characters of ‘Jaffa’ (played by Abhishek Banerjee) and ‘Tasneem’ (played by Aditi Shetty) that added to the emotional depth of the storyline. The publication says:
“Rana Naidu season two may be a letdown when compared to its previous counterpart, but watch it for the performances and the emotional moments.”
Final verdict
Based on the initial reviews of the latest instalment, Rana Naidu Season 2 seems to have landed somewhere near the middle ground, with acting becoming its strongest suit, but with significantly toned-down vulgarity and curse words that defined the essence of season 1. If you loved the chaos of Season 1, you will enjoy the heightened stakes and fresh conflict in Season 2, especially with Arjun Rampal’s gripping entry. But if you expected a riskier or edgier follow-up, this more ‘controlled’ version may feel a bit tame.
If you have already watched Rana Naidu 2, what are your views on the latest season?
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