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Looking for loads of action, drama and thrill? Rana Naidu is just the series for you. I loved both seasons. When most Bollywood shows weaken with the progressing seasons, Rana Naidu’s plot thickens with part 2. Rana Naidu played by Rana Daggubatti is a “fixer” who works on high profile cases for uber rich people, as a freelancing muscle man. And it is this dangerous work that lands him and his family in deep mud. The plot revolves on how Rana fights through these situations to keep his family safe. Daggubatti throws in a power-packed performance with his tall towering personality, intense looks, smart dialogues and fashionable swag. This is the first time when he is sharing screen space with his real-life uncle, superstar Ventakesh—a treat for fans. Along with the Daggubatti duo, the cast is top-tier. The makers have raised the bar in season 2 by casting Arjun Rampal as the antagonist. And trust me, he is a delight to watch as the cranky, menacing, unpredictable criminal—Bhai of Worli. I will give Rana Naidu an 8 out of 10. Want to binge-watch on something desi? Then Rana Naidu is worth your time.

Season 1 had me hooked to the screen. But by the time Season 2 was ending, I started hitting the fast-forward button. Nope. This wasn’t impressive. The series has all the potential—promising actors, an impressive premise, an experienced producer—but it fails miserably to make sense as the script loosens with each episode. The plot is refreshing—the blossoming love between a puppy-eyed, rich, grounded boy, Rishi (played by Rohit Saraf), and a nerdy middle-class girl, Dimple (played by Prajakta Koli). These character types are usually the other way round in most Bollywood movies. The vibe is fresh, Gen-Z and sitcom-like. First loves, passionate kisses, love triangles, academic competitions, inclusivity, and mental health have all been well-framed. What went downhill, first, was Dimple’s characterization. Prajakta Koli played her part to a T as Dimple. But sadly, the creators failed to sketch a character that could have been genuinely lovable. Instead, we have Dimple Ahuja, around whom the entire world orbits. Dimple is shown as the most confused of the lot, absolutely needy and selfish. All she understands are codes, apps, video games and her career. After completing all three seasons, I still could not find a single reason why anyone would fall in love with her. Secondly, the story went overboard with mindless swaying emotions, silly breakups at the drop of a hat, and unnecessary sex scenes thrown in just to keep the audience’s interest up. The way Season 3 ended implied how empty the creators were of ideas that they had to force-fit a shallow plot to start ideating for Season 4. Yes. Season 4 has been announced. Strong advice to the show creators—reinvent Dimple’s character, add some spine to her boyfriends, and please do not be so careless with a promising script. I will give this show a 6 out of 10. A plus one here is purely for the cute, lover boy Rishi. Rohit has beautifully aced his part; he is a delight to watch on screen. Go watch this show only for him.

This movie deserves nothing less than 5 stars!

Simple story, refreshing sets, but sometimes the story drags.

Well for a love story I will give it a 4. Such an unconventional couple yet the chemistry was too good! For the thriller angle I will give it a 3.

It is so dragging and uninteresting.

This movie deserves an Oscar! Just amazed watching this.

The film is decent, with highlights including the charming small-town scenery, offering a breath of fresh air for the audience. Shefali and Jaideep's chemistry, though subtle, is commendable. On the downside, Shefali's performance tends to be overly dramatic, and the script ventures into the realm of fantasy, as it's hard to believe anyone would be pleased witnessing their partner rekindling an old flame with someone else. In summary, a 3-star rating seems fitting.

Loved it. It started slow but gained pace after 45 mins. This is an eye opener about the razzmatazz of social media. All the 3 leads are a pleasure to watch on screen. Nice...

Even kids will get bored watching this movie! Simply terrible..