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How Lootera earned Ranveer Singh's widespread recognition critical acclaim

Ranveer Singh celebrates 12 staggering years of his film, Lootera, which also stars Sonakshi Sinha in the lead role. The actor took a bold step in his career and played a conflicted and introspective thief, Varun.

July 06, 2025 / 17:42 IST
Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Varun was a farewell from his signature high-energy roles. With minimal dialogue, restrained emotions, and a calm presence, he delivered a performance that was quiet yet profoundly impactful.
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Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Varun was a farewell from his signature high-energy roles. With minimal dialogue, restrained emotions, and a calm presence, he delivered a performance that was quiet yet profoundly impactful.
After riding on the success of his blockbuster hits, the actor’s career took a surprising turn with Lootera. The film favoured depth over dazzle, and the risk paid off. The actor earned widespread acclaim for showcasing his versatility.
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After riding on the success of his blockbuster hits, the actor’s career took a surprising turn with Lootera. The film favoured depth over dazzle, and the risk paid off. The actor earned widespread acclaim for showcasing his versatility.
Ranveer embodied a man torn between love and remorse in Lootera. His nuanced performance evoked a deep sense of empathy, making the character both haunting and unforgettable.
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Ranveer embodied a man torn between love and remorse in Lootera. His nuanced performance evoked a deep sense of empathy, making the character both haunting and unforgettable.
Ranveer tapped into a new emotional depth with the guidance of Motwane’s sensitive and poetic direction. However, the result was a layered, introspective performance that still resonates with audiences more than a decade later.
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Ranveer tapped into a new emotional depth with the guidance of Motwane’s sensitive and poetic direction. However, the result was a layered, introspective performance that still resonates with audiences more than a decade later.
Lootera was a turning point for Ranveer, whose delicate yet powerful performance earned him the endearing title of “Lootera of Hearts.” The film helped him solidify his reputation as an actor capable of commanding both quiet intensity and explosive energy.
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Lootera was a turning point for Ranveer, whose delicate yet powerful performance earned him the endearing title of “Lootera of Hearts.” The film helped him solidify his reputation as an actor capable of commanding both quiet intensity and explosive energy.
Entertainment desk
first published: Jul 6, 2025 05:42 pm

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