Shahid Kapoor’s Web Series ‘Farzi’ to Return with a Thrilling Second Season in 2026
By Tanveer Zaidi (Actor • Author • Educationist)
After the massive success of its gripping debut season, Shahid Kapoor’s web series Farzi is all set to make a powerful comeback with its eagerly awaited second installment.
The series, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2023, marked Kapoor’s debut in the digital space and quickly became a streaming sensation, earning the title of the most-watched Hindi web series on the platform that year.
The creative masterminds behind Farzi, the celebrated director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., popularly known as Raj and D, are back in the director’s chair for Season 2.
Known for their impeccable storytelling and thrilling narratives in critically acclaimed series like The Family Man and Guns & Gulaabs, the duo is gearing up to push the stakes even higher in this sequel.
The first season of Farzi ended on an intense and suspenseful cliffhanger, leaving audiences craving for more. Fans will be excited to know that pre-production for Farzi Season 2 is already in full swing, and filming is officially slated to commence in December 2025.
If all goes according to plan, the second season is expected to premiere mid-2026, making the wait worthwhile with promises of high-voltage drama and action.
Season 2 will continue to follow the intriguing journey of Sunny (played by Shahid Kapoor), a gifted artist turned counterfeiter whose life spirals into chaos as he finds himself on the radar of Michael (played by the inimitable Vijay Sethupathi), a relentless law enforcement officer.
The cat-and-mouse chase between the two is poised to intensify in the upcoming season, with even higher emotional and moral stakes.
Joining the riveting face-off will be veteran actor Kay Kay Menon, adding further gravitas to the already stellar cast. His character’s involvement in the storyline is expected to deepen the conflict and weave a more complex web of power, deception, and justice.
Shahid Kapoor’s performance in the first season drew widespread praise for his layered portrayal of a man navigating the grey zones of legality and morality. Meanwhile,
Vijay Sethupathi’s grounded and gritty performance as Michael brought a strong emotional core and intensity to the show. With both actors returning, fans can expect an electric dynamic between the lead characters once again.
The return of Farzi is not just a continuation of a story—it is a celebration of storytelling that balances substance with style. With Raj and DK at the helm, Farzi Season 2 aims to delve deeper into the world of financial crime, corruption, and the human condition, while delivering edge-of-the-seat entertainment.
The anticipation for the second season is sky-high, not just because of the compelling cliffhanger but also due to the high benchmark the first season set in terms of performance, direction, and storytelling.
As fans count down to its release, one thing is certain—Farzi 2 is set to raise the bar once again for Indian web series and reaffirm Shahid Kapoor’s stellar transition from the big screen to digital platforms.
