10 years of Raman Raghav 2.0: When Nawazuddin Siddiqui isolated himself to transform into a serial killer onscreen
June 24 marks ten years of the release of the acclaimed psychological thriller Raman Raghav 2.0, a film that remains one of the most unsettling and unforgettable crime dramas in modern Indian cinema. Directed by ace filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, the film featured a career-defining performance from Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the ruthless serial killer Raman, a character whose disturbing worldview continues to haunt audiences even a decade later. Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Raman Raghav 2.0 While the film earned praise for its dark storytelling and atmospheric filmmaking, much of its impact came from Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s fearless portrayal of a man who kills without remorse or justification. To prepare for the role, the actor adopted an unusual method that helped him immerse himself completely in the psyche of the character. Recalling his preparation process, Nawazuddin reveals that he isolated himself in Lonavala just days before filming began. “Three days before we went on the floors, I took the script of the film and went to Lonavala to get into the skin of the character. I stayed in a …
