Mumbai, June 12 -- Actress Kriti Kharbanda is earning praise for her performance as Alia Oberoi in "Rana Naidu" Season 2, with many viewers and critics describing the role as a significant departure from the characters she has portrayed in the past.

Kharbanda has effectively portrayed a serious, raw and emotionally complex character in this series, breaking away from her previous romantic, comedy and commercial roles.

The 35-year-old actress distinguishes herself by portraying her character with ease amidst the series' gritty and high-stakes story. Alia Oberoi's character may not be overly dramatic, but her subtle presence makes a consistent impact throughout the story and keeps the audience's attention.

According to critics and audience...