Arjun Rampal, known for his intense and powerful screen presence, is playing a villain in Season 2 of Netflix’s hit show Rana Naidu. But surprisingly, he said he was not confident about his appearance next to Rana Daggubati, the show’s lead. Rana is a tall and broad actor with a strong screen presence, and Arjun felt he looked physically small in comparison. To fix this, Arjun decided to gain 14 kilograms of weight for the role.
Arjun Rampal Gains Weight For Rana Naidu
Arjun shared in an interview that it was important for his character, Rauf, to appear just as powerful and intense as Rana. He said if he had not gained the extra weight, the fights between them would not look realistic or balanced. Since Rana Naidu has many physical scenes, Arjun wanted to make sure that Rauf looked like a true match to the lead actor. He trained hard and worked on his body just to give his character that extra edge.
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The role of Rauf is not just about strength. Arjun mentioned that Rauf is an unpredictable and interesting villain. He wanted the audience to feel that Rauf is not only dangerous but also someone with depth and a strong belief system. He worked closely with the director and writers to understand the role completely. Once he felt confident, he started enjoying the performance on set.
Arjun also talked about how playing negative roles can be tough. Although he has played many villains before, he said it is never easy to mentally stay in such a dark space. It takes a lot out of an actor. However, he admitted that it can also be fun if the character is well written and challenging.
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The second season of Rana Naidu also stars Rana Daggubati, Venkatesh, Surveen Chawla, and other talented actors. The show is now streaming on Netflix and getting good attention from the audience.
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