Rakul Preet: Ditching The Basics for Dangerous Glam

Article by Satya B Published on: 2:06 pm, 8 January 2026

Rakul Preet Singh is fresh off a solid win with the rom-com De De Pyaar De 2, which pulled in over ₹111 crore, yet there’s this weird gap between her talent and the “mega” solo offers coming her way lately. From her early days dominating Telugu cinema in hits like Venkatadri Express to holding her own against big Bollywood names in Runway 34, she’s clearly got the range. It’s just interesting that despite showing she can carry a film like Chhatriwali, she still seems to get stuck in ensemble casts or supporting big male leads rather than being the absolute center of a massive solo blockbuster.

In her latest snaps, Rakul is leaning hard into a look that’s way more high-fashion siren than the “girl next door” vibe we’re used to. She’s been experimenting with these sharp, edgy silhouettes, think shimmering teal gowns and that one maroon dress with the sheer paneling that looked incredible against the sunset. There’s this one specific look in a black, high-slit gown that basically broke the internet, proving she’s still got that top-tier glam factor. Whether she’s pulling off a bold yellow snake-print or something more ethereal in sequins, her style feels very “modern icon,” keeping her at the top of everyone’s feed even when the movie news feels a bit quiet.

As for what’s coming up, Rakul has got Pati Patni Aur Woh Do on the way. Plus, the long-delayed Indian 3 is finally in the works. With De De Pyaar De 2 released on Netflix this month, she’s definitely keeping her “OTT queen” status alive while she waits for that next huge theatrical breakout.