Family Man vs Reluctant Family Man: Raj and DK's Hit Show Takes a Dark Turn

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In the latest season of Amazon Prime Video's 'The Family Man,' Manoj Bajpayee's Srikant Tiwari faces off against Jaideep Ahlawat's Rukma, a ruthless drug and arms dealer forced to care for a child. This season's central conflict pits a devoted family man against a reluctant one, who is thrust into a world of paternal responsibilities. According to creators Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, Rukma's character was a challenging one to develop. Initially, he was portrayed as a completely different person, but eventually, he became a dark reflection of a family man. The show's writers wanted to explore the theme of a reluctant family man, who is forced to confront unfamiliar feelings of paternal love for a young boy. In the new season, Tiwari is tasked with solving the mystery behind the derailment of peace talks in the Northeast. His family comes under attack as he battles Rukma, who believes Tiwari is responsible for his girlfriend's death. The show's third season has become Prime Video's most-watched series of 2025, with a cliffhanger ending leaving audiences eagerly awaiting the next chapter. The creators intentionally left the ending open to set up a bigger plan in the future. Tiwari's children, Dhriti and Atharv, and wife, Suchitra, receive more attention this season, allowing the writers to explore family dynamics and the camaraderie between Srikant and his friend and colleague, JK. The show's storyline is inspired by real-life geopolitical events, with the creators taking a realistic approach to storytelling. Nidimoru and DK have also directed several films and OTT shows, including "99," "Shor in the City," and "Farzi.