The series is helmed by filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, with season 1 released in November 2022.
Renowned filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, acclaimed for his work on projects such as “A Wednesday” and “Special 26,” has officially announced the arrival of the second season of the crime thriller series “Khakee: The Bihar Chapter.” Expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming season, he shared, “Collaborating with Netflix has proven to be a rewarding journey, one that has opened up limitless creative possibilities. Their commitment to storytelling perfectly aligns with my vision. Our journey together thus far has been extraordinary, and I am confident that our continued partnership will bring forth more compelling narratives from the heartland of India, reaching both domestic and global audiences.”
He extended his gratitude to the audience for their unwavering support of the inaugural season of the series, stating, “I would like to express my gratitude to our viewers for their support and the success of ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter.’ This success serves as motivation for us to strive even harder.” The director took to his Instagram account to announce the second season, captioning it with, “As always, we eagerly anticipate your love, well-wishes, and blessings with the announcement of Season 2 of Khakee!”
Neeraj Pandey’s Friday Storytellers LLP, the digital content production division of Friday Filmworks, has joined forces with Netflix for this venture and plans to collaborate on multiple future projects. ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’ revolves around the conflict between Amit Lodha, an Indian Police Service officer, and a notorious gang leader. The series features a cast including Brijeshwar Singh, Avinash Tiwary, Abhimanyu Singh, and Karan Tacker.
The ensemble also includes actors such as Aishwarya Sushmita, Jatin Sarna, Ravi Kishan, Ashutosh Rana, Nikita Dutta, Anup Soni, Shraddha Das, Neeraj Kashyap, and Bharat Jha. The first season of the series made its debut on November 25, 2022.
