Raveena Tandon: Waiting to play an out-and-out dark role

Raveena Tandon plays India’s Prime Minister in KGF: Chapter 2

Sanjay Dutt's Adheera wasn't the only force of evil in KGF: Chapter 2 (2022). Raveena Tandon was equally menacing, if not more, as the shrewd politician Ramika Sen in the action drama. As the corrupt Prime Minister of India during the 1980s, Ramika's violent methods of execution, and her determination to go to any lengths to hold her position of power made her an intimidating character.

Director Prashanth Neel had hinted at KGF's third instalment in the film's post-credits. Recently, executive producer Karthik Gowda and producer Vijay Kirgandur confirmed that KGF: Chapter 3 is in the works. So, will we see Tandon reprise her negative role? "They have announced up to KGF: Chapter 5, but I am not sure I may be around till then," the actor laughs, before adding, "I am looking forward to shooting for KGF: Chapter 3, though I don't think it will begin this year."

To Tandon, Ramika is one of the darkest and most nuanced roles she has played in a long time. Asked if her character will turn more ruthless in the next instalment, the actor disagrees, saying, "Prashanth is a man of surprises. So, one doesn't know the twists and turns that Ramika's character may take. She can become [positive] too. Prashanth is clear about what he wants, and knows exactly what to extract from an actor. Sometimes, during the shoot, I would feel I have gone a bit over-the-top, but he would always say, ‘No ma'am, just feel the scene and do it.'"

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After the Kannada drama, Tandon is keen to explore more negative parts. She has a caveat - no grey characters, she wishes to play an all-black role. "I am waiting to play an out-and-out dark role. I don't know why it hasn't come to me yet. I think people don't see me as evil," she laughs. "I want to play a character that is wicked without any justification. It would push my boundaries as an actor."