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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Neeraj Pandey's spy universe expands with Special Ops Season 2: ‘The unsung hero is the reason…'
Neeraj Panday has made a career out of spy thrillers, whether it's his films Baby (2015), Naam Shabana (2017), and Aiyaary (2018) or his Jio Hotstar show Special Ops, whose second season premieres on July 11. 'There are such unheard stories in the domain that it naturally becomes a magnet for any storyteller,' said Panday at the trailer launch of Special Ops season 2 in Mumbai on Monday. 'The unsung hero also becomes the primary reason because the missions are covert and under plausible denial. Not many in the audience are aware of these adventures,' he added. 'I didn't think it would become so big when I did season 1. Nobody is so narcissistic to think so. Once season 1 came out, we realised it has a longer life,' said Kay Kay Menon, who plays Himmat Singh, a senior R&AW officer in Special Ops. A post shared by SCREEN (@ieentertainment) In season 2, the show assumes an additional layer of thematic resonance in the form of a cyber threat. Kay Kay admitted, unlike his character, he's far from a tech geek. 'I'm not even in the KG class of anything to do with cyber. I don't know anything about it. To play Himmat Singh, who knows all about it, is quite a task. I'm so bad at tech that if I want to post on social media, I've to ask my team how to do that,' admitted Kay Kay. Tahir Raj Bhasin enters the franchise as the chief antagonist in season 2. 'Joining a franchise is like coming into the hostel as a new entrant. Everyone knows each other. The first few days are tough, but you have to gel and get into the part very quickly,' said Tahir. On his role of a 'business tycoon who runs a tech mafia,' Tahir added, 'I was blown away by how unpredictable, layered, and contemporary he is. He doesn't need muscle. He just has control over data. It opens up several questions about what is intelligence and national security today.' While Tahir is the new entrant, favourites from season 1 return too. Vinay Pathak said he's lucky to have made it to season 2 as Delhi Police officer Abbas, given co-director Shivam Nair had plans to kill his character in season 1 itself. 'Shivam Nair called me before season 1 and asked, 'Abbas ko maar de?' But he's given me a new lease of life. I'm still in the same costume, haven't gotten promoted, and am still riding the same bike across Delhi. I don't mind not getting promoted as long as they keep fuelling my bike and I keep doing Special Ops,' quipped Pathak. Karan Tacker also returns as spy Farooq Ali, who was seen getting abducted in Nepal at the end of Special Ops 1.5. 'Neeraj sir has a typical way of writing the screenplay. There are 3-4 lines and then 'action' written in all caps and with exclamation marks. You feel, 'Achha itna hi hai.' Cut to: You're rehearsing for eight days and shooting for two days for one action piece. That is Neeraj Panday for you,' said Tacker. Watch | Special Ops 2 trailer: India faces UPI data theft threat and Kay Kay Menon is the only one who can save us now Both Tacker and Saiyami Kher said they have a gripe with the makers: they want to share screen space with Kay Kay Menon. 'Unfortunately, wo India mein baith ke boring kaam karte hain aur hum duniya ghoomte hain while he gives instructions on phone. Hopefully, Kay Kay sir comes with us in the next season and we get to work with him on field,' said Kher. She'll return as agent Juhi in season 2, and is glad that she gets to do a lot of action as a female spy. 'For women, there are certain roles which people don't write and you wonder why. But even before Special Ops, what Neeraj sir did with Taapsee Pannu in Baby stood out for me. I hadn't seen anything like that in Indian cinema before. I love doing action. I love beating up guys. That's what women feel like on the inside when guys tease them on the streets. I'm just happy he gave me that opportunity,' said Kher. She claimed that Special Ops season 1 set the tone for her filmography in the last five years. 'After the little action I did in the first season, I've played a cop (Jaat), a firefighter (Agni), a cricketer (Ghoomer). Only a pilot and someone from the Navy is left. I've got to play such fiery women in the last five years, which are rarely written for women. I'm very grateful he had two women agents in season 1,' added Kher.
Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Special Ops 2 OTT release: When and where to watch Kay Kay Menon return as Himmat Singh for Season 2 of web series
Special Ops 2 OTT release: Neeraj Pandey's much-loved spy series 'Special Ops' is returning for another season, and the fans are excited! Special Ops 2 is a sequel to Special Ops (2020) and its spin-off, Special Ops 1.5 (2021). With Kay Kay Menon reprising his role of the tough and resourceful spy Himmat Singh for season two of the web series, Special Ops revolves around the central theme of Cyber-Terrorism. The highly anticipated season two of Special Ops, which will stream on JioHotstar, finally has a release date. According to an X post by the streaming service, the spy-thriller series will release on July 11. 'This time, everyone is a Target! Cyber-Terrorism vs. Himmat Singh and his squad,' JioHotstar said. Thankfully, the fans will be able to binge all episodes of Special Ops in one go and will not have to wait for their weekly release. In another post, JioHotstar posted a different teaser for the web series and said, 'Himmat is never off (dad) duty!' The official trailer of Special Ops Season 2 revolves around cyber war and artificial intelligence, where everyone is a target. It opens with Menon as Himmat Singh coordinating with his team from the war room. This is followed by Karan Tacker, who plays Farooq Ali, taking down terrorists single-handedly. Prakash Raj and Tahir Raj Bhasin are also part of the espionage thriller. Kay Kay Menon Karan Tacker Vinay Pathak Tahir Raj Bhasin Dilip Tahil Prakash Raj Parmeet Sethi Kali Prasad Mukherjee Muzammil Ibrahim Saiyami Arif Zakaria Gautami Kapoor Kamakshi Bhat Shikha Talsania Revathi Tahir Raj Bhasin plays the main antagonist in Special Ops 2. His dialogue delivery strikes a perfect balance between style and menace, amplifying the show's villainous aura.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Special Ops' Season 2 trailer: Kay Kay Menon returns as Himmat Singh, battles cyber-terrorism
The trailer for the second season of Special Ops, a stand-out series from the early wave of Indian streaming, was released in Mumbai on Monday (June 16). Created by Neeraj Pandey, the series heralds the return of Kay Kay Menon as sharp, inscrutable RAW officer Himmat Singh. Menon last played Himmat in the prequel series, Special Ops 1.5, released in 2021. While previous seasons of Special Ops have turned on conventional terrorist plots against India, 2.0 turns its attention to the murky, nebulous world of cyber warfare. The trailer promises a dense, globe-trotting narrative centred on AI, data breaches, and kidnapped scientists. This time, Himmat and his agents are set on a hunt for Collector, a dandyish cyber-terrorist played by Tahir Raj Bhasin. Directed by Shivam Nair, the new season also features Prakash Raj, Vinay Pathak (returning as fan-favourite copper Abbas Shaikh), Karan Tacker, Saiyami Kher, Dalip Tahil, Muzammil Ibrahim, Gautami Kapoor, Parmeet Sethi, and Kali Prasad Mukherjee among others. ALSO READ:Cop movies are now all about 'rogue' cops who take on the system On reprising one of his most well-loved roles, Kay Kay Menon said, 'Himmat Singh has always fought with grit, intellect, and instinct. But this time, the war isn't visible. The stakes are bigger, the threats more unpredictable and that made this season both relevant and deeply personal to portray. There's a quiet burden Himmat carries of duty, of sacrifice, of knowing more than he can say. This chapter allowed me to explore not just the strategist, but the man behind the mission, the father, the patriot, the constant protector.' Neeraj Pandey observed the new season mirrors the geopolitical realities we live in. 'The new-age warfare has altered everything we know about threat, security, and sacrifice. Special Ops 2 is about the war we don't see, until it hits home. It's a reminder that in today's world, the greatest battles are fought without a single bullet fired, but the damage runs just as deep.' Special Ops Season 2 will stream on JioHotstar from July 11.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Special Ops 2 teaser: Kay Kay Menon returns as Himmat Singh, fights global terrorism in new spy thriller
After the success of its first season, Neeraj Pandey's popular spy series 'Special Ops' is back with its second season. The makers of the highly awaited spy series, which will see actor reprise his role as the tough and resourceful spy , unveiled the teaser for the series on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The video opens with Menon as Himmat Singh coordinating with his team from the war room. This is followed by , who plays Farooq Ali, taking down terrorists single-handedly. Prakash Raj and are also part of the espionage thriller. Special Ops 2 is a sequel to Special Ops (2020) and a spin-off of Special Ops 1.5 (2021). The series is set to stream on JioHotstar, with the release date yet to be announced. Meanwhile, Kay Kay Menon was last seen in the series 'Murshid'.
