We like to enjoy our work...: Neeraj Pandey talks about handling audience pressure after 'Special Ops' success ahead of season 2

ANI June 23, 2025 273 views

Neeraj Pandey opens up about balancing fun and expectations for Special Ops 2. The series returns with Kay Kay Menon reprising his role as Himmat Singh. Vinay Pathak hints at a larger and more thrilling season. Fans can catch the action-packed sequel on JioHotstar starting July 11.

"We like to enjoy our work... the more fun we can have on set, that's the key to it." – Neeraj Pandey
New Delhi, June 23: The much-awaited second season of the popular spy thriller Special Ops is set to release on July 11 on JioHotstar.

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Neeraj Pandey reveals his team's approach to handling audience pressure

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Kay Kay Menon returns as R&AW officer Himmat Singh

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Vinay Pathak teases a bigger and better season

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Special Ops 2 continues the high-stakes spy thriller saga

Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the series returns with more action and drama, continuing the story of R&AW officer Himmat Singh, played by Kay Kay Menon.

Ahead of the release, filmmaker Neeraj Pandey opened up about whether he feels the pressure of audience expectations after the success of the first season. Pandey shared that he and his team try to keep the process light and enjoyable.

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"We realized quite early on that pressure of this type doesn't help, and we like to enjoy our work. I can speak on behalf of my friends that the more fun we can have on set while doing our work, that's the key to it," Pandey told ANI.

Actor Vinay Pathak, who returns as Abbas Sheikh, also teased what's in store for fans this time. He said viewers should be ready for a lot more in the new season.

"Unexpected, it's bigger, larger, and better, I feel. Huge. It's going to be a big one. And I'm very, very excited."

The upcoming season stars Kay Kay Menon, Prakash Raj, Vinay Pathak, Karan Tacker, Saiyami Kher, Muzammil Ibrahim, Gautami Kapoor, Parmeet Sethi, and Kali Prasad Mukherjee.

Special Ops 2 is a direct sequel to Special Ops (2020) and also builds on the events from the spin-off Special Ops 1.5 (2021). With Himmat Singh once again at the center of a high-stakes mission, fans can expect more suspense, action, and drama when the show hits screens this July.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Can't wait for Season 2! The first season was edge-of-the-seat stuff. Kay Kay Menon as Himmat Singh is pure brilliance 👏 Hope they maintain the same level of writing and don't compromise quality for more episodes.
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Priya M.
Neeraj Pandey always delivers! From A Wednesday to Special Ops, his understanding of thrillers is unmatched. But I hope they don't make it too commercial this time. The realistic treatment was what made Season 1 special.
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Arjun S.
After Family Man and now Special Ops 2, OTT platforms are really upping the spy thriller game in India. Finally some quality content that doesn't rely on Bollywood masala! July 11 can't come soon enough 😍
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Shalini V.
I appreciate how Neeraj Pandey keeps the sets stress-free. Creative work flourishes in positive environments. Too many Indian productions have toxic work cultures. More directors should follow this approach!
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Vikram J.
Hope they don't go overboard with the action sequences. What made Special Ops stand out was its intelligent storytelling, not just gunfights. Also waiting to see more of Vinay Pathak's character development this season!
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Neha T.
As someone who watched both Special Ops and 1.5, I'm curious how they'll connect all threads. The production values look Hollywood-level in the teaser. Indian web series have come a long way from the old TV serial days!

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