Malayalam actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran has revealed his surprising favorite Ranveer Singh performance. Despite praise for “Dhurandhar,” Sukumaran champions Ranveer’s role as Rocky Randhawa in “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,” calling it a truly difficult character to master.
Key Points
Prithviraj Sukumaran prefers Ranveer Singh's Rocky Randhawa role over his performance in Dhurandhar.
He praised Ranveer's portrayal in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' as an exceptionally difficult character to pull off.
The film 'Rocky Aur Rani' explores themes of cultural differences, patriarchy, and evolving masculinity.
Prithviraj is also gearing up for significant upcoming projects, including the pan-Indian epic 'Varanasi'.
Prithviraj’s Unexpected Pick for Ranveer’s Best Role
Ranveer Singh has earned praise for several performances over the years, including his recent work in the Dhurandhar franchise. But if you ask Prithviraj Sukumaran , one role still tops the list. The Malayalam actor-filmmaker recently said that Ranveer’s performance as Rocky Randhawa in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani remains one of his all-time favourites, even though he was equally impressed by the actor’s work in Dhurandhar.
“For me, one of his finest performances is Rocky in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. He was so good. I know people talk about Dhurandhar, he was amazing in Dhurandhar, but I have said this to Karan Johar also that Ranveer Singh was amazing in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani. That’s not an easy character to pull off at all, at all,” Prithviraj said.
Why Rocky Randhawa Stood Out for Sukumaran
To see if they can truly fit into each other’s lives, Rocky and Rani decide to swap homes for three months. Rani moves in with Rocky’s conservative family, where she finds herself questioning the household’s patriarchal mindset and the way women are treated. At the same time, Rocky experiences life with Rani’s open-minded Bengali family, a journey that slowly changes the way he thinks about masculinity, relationships and himself. But as their bond grows stronger, they also face resistance, especially from Rocky’s strict grandmother Dhanlakshmi (Jaya Bachchan), who refuses to accept Rani. The film is about two people from completely different backgrounds finding love while learning to understand, accept and grow with each other’s worlds.
Ranveer’s Challenging Portrayal in ‘Rocky Aur Rani’
Alongside these, he is also gearing up for a horror film helmed by Rahul Sadasivan. On top of that, Prithviraj is part of the much-awaited pan-Indian epic Varanasi, where he stars alongside Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, which is helmed by SS Rajamouli. It arrives in April 2027.
Prithviraj’s insight highlights the depth and challenge behind Ranveer’s ‘Rocky’ portrayal, proving that sometimes the most beloved performances are those that demand the greatest artistic stretch. It’s a testament to Ranveer’s versatility.
