The wait is finally over for fans of the “fakers.” In a move that has sent shockwaves through the digital entertainment space, creators Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., popularly known as Raj & DK, have officially confirmed the second season of their blockbuster crime thriller, Farzi.
The announcement arrived on February 10, 2026, marking the exactly three-year anniversary of the show’s explosive debut in 2023. Taking to their official X (formerly Twitter) account, the director duo shared a cryptic yet thrilling teaser image featuring a massive stack of counterfeit Indian currency. Overlaid on the image was the bold, stencil-style text: “Round 2 in progress.” The caption, “Second batch… WIP #Farzi,” left no room for doubt—the printing presses are about to start running again.
Shahid Kapoor, who made a career-defining digital debut with the first season, was quick to join the celebration. Reprising his role as Sunny, the disillusioned artist-turned-counterfeiter, Kapoor shared a photo with the directors on his social media handles. Captioned with a cheeky “The fakers are back at it,” the actor confirmed his return to the gritty, high-stakes world of currency fraud.
Industry insiders suggest that Kapoor has signed one of the most lucrative deals in Indian streaming history for this sequel. His portrayal of Sunny—a man who uses his artistic brilliance to challenge a system he believes is rigged—resonated deeply with audiences, making Farzi the most-watched Hindi web series of 2023 with over 37 million viewers.
Second batch…. WIP… #Farzi pic.twitter.com/9haI9a5AYX
— Raj & DK (@rajndk) February 10, 2026
While the makers remained tight-lipped about the specific plot, they provided a clear roadmap for production. Farzi Season 2 is slated to begin principal photography in March 2026.
The production team plans a rigorous filming schedule across various locations, aiming to wrap up the shoot within the calendar year. Given the extensive post-production requirements—including high-end visual effects for the counterfeiting sequences and dubbing in over 30 languages—the new season will likely arrive on Amazon Prime Video by late 2026 or early 2027.
A major reason for the first season’s cult status was its impeccable casting. The upcoming season will see the return of the “Original Gang,” ensuring that the chemistry remains as sharp as a razor.
- Vijay Sethupathi: Expected to return as the unconventional and relentless task force officer, Michael Vedanayagam.
- Kay Kay Menon: Reprising his role as the menacing criminal mastermind Mansoor Dalal.
- Raashii Khanna: Returning as Megha Vyas, the RBI officer caught between duty and her past connection with Sunny.
- Bhuvan Arora: Fans are particularly excited to see the return of Firoz, Sunny’s loyal best friend and partner-in-crime.
The supporting cast, including veteran Amol Palekar, Zakir Hussain, Chittaranjan Giri, and Jaswant Singh Dalal, will also play key roles in navigating the fallout of the Season 1 finale.
Directed by Raj & DK, Farzi is celebrated for its unique blend of black comedy and tense crime drama. Season 1 ended on a massive cliffhanger, with Sunny narrowly escaping the law while his grandfather’s printing press lay in ruins.
Season 2 promises to dive deeper into the “shared universe” that Raj & DK are building, which famously links Farzi with the Manoj Bajpayee-starrer The Family Man. Fans are already speculating about potential crossovers between the two shows, especially as the hunt for counterfeit networks goes global.
The makers have hinted that “Round 2” will focus on the evolution of Sunny from a struggling artist into a seasoned player in the world of international crime. The stakes are no longer just about saving a printing press; they are about surviving a system that is closing in from all sides.
When Farzi debuted on February 10, 2023, it set a new benchmark for Indian OTT content. It wasn’t just a hit; it was a cultural phenomenon that made terms like “faking” and “system” part of the daily lexicon. By announcing the sequel on its third anniversary, Raj & DK have capitalized on the nostalgia and the enduring demand for a follow-up.
As the production team gears up for the March 2026 start date, the excitement among the “Farzi-verse” community is at an all-time high. The fakers are indeed back, and this time, the “second batch” looks to be even more valuable than the first.
