The crime-thriller series 'Paatal Lok' is returning with its second season on OTT, on January 17. The series stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, and Gul Panag, among others, as it digs deep into the underbelly of Indian society.
It cast a spell on the audiences due to its gripping narrative in season 1. The new season also sees the entry of new characters essayed by Tillotama Shome, Nagesh Kukunoor, and Jahnu Barua.
Sudip Sharma, the show's creator and showrunner, said: "I am thrilled to continue our long-standing association with Prime Video and to present the much-awaited second season of Paatal Lok, a series which has been highly appreciated by viewers and has truly redefined the entertainment landscape.
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".
He further mentioned, “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. Collaborating with an exceptional team has been a privilege, and together we’ve elevated this drama to new heights, amplifying the themes of crime, mystery, and suspense”.
Avinash Arun Dhaware-directed series is getting the lead character Hathi Ram Chaudhary (Jaideep Ahlawat) and his team plunged into uncharted territory - a treacherous 'fresh hell' where they have never been put to the test.
'Paatal Lok' made huge waves with its gripping narrative, layered characters and raw portrayal of societal realities, earning critical acclaim and a massive fanbase," said Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video India. "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 dig deeper into its world of immersion through the second season. It was quite great working once again with Sudip and Avinash as well as the whole brilliant cast who came together in such a unique production, hence a new chapter that inspires even more creative freedom he says.
'Paatal Lok' Season 2, which is also created and executive produced by Sudip Sharma, under the banners Clean Slate Filmz, and Eunoia Films LLP. And this much-anticipated show has its debut set for the Prime Video platform on January 17th.
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