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Prime Video will debut the second season of hit Indian crime series “Paatal Lok” in January.
The neo-noir drama, which explores India’s social hierarchies through a criminal justice lens, returns with lead actors Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh and Gul Panag, joined by new cast members Tillotama Shome, Nagesh Kukunoor and Jahnu Barua.
The eight-episode season is produced by Clean Slate Filmz and Eunoia Films LLP, with Sudip Sharma returning as creator and executive producer. Avinash Arun Dhaware directs.
The new season follows Ahlawat’s character Hathi Ram Chaudhary and his team as they navigate fresh challenges. Sharma, who also serves as showrunner, said: “The overwhelming response to the first season filled me with immense gratitude and inspired me to craft stories that are raw, relatable, and intensely gripping. The streaming service also acted as a perfect medium to bring out unique storytelling to life, offering our team a platform to expose and expand our horizons in terms of visual representation.”
Nikhil Madhok, head of originals at Prime Video India, added: “‘Paatal Lok’ made a huge impact with its gripping narrative, layered characters and raw portrayal of societal realities, earning critical acclaim and a massive fanbase. At Prime Video, we always prioritize two essential aspects across our shows —the unique and compelling nature of the stories we tell, and identifying the right time to bring those narratives to our audience. The phenomenal response to the first season of the neo-noir crime drama inspired us to delve even deeper into its immersive world with the second installment.”
Popular on Variety The series will stream in India and more than 240 territories worldwide. Prime Video will debut the second season on Jan. 17, 2025.
