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Shivam Nair reflects on his transition from television to OTT, emphasizing the creative liberation it offers. He highlights the massive budget scale of Special Ops, comparing it to blockbuster films. Kay Kay Menon’s character Himmat Singh remains unchanged, facing new challenges instead. The upcoming season premieres on JioHotstar on July 11, 2025.

Key Points: Shivam Nair on OTT Liberation After Special Ops Success

  • Shivam Nair shifted from TV to OTT for creative growth
  • Special Ops budget rivals 1000cr films
  • Kay Kay Menon’s Himmat Singh remains consistent
  • Season 2 tackles cyber warfare threats
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'Special Ops' maker Shivam Nair talks about the liberation of working on OTT

Director Shivam Nair discusses creative freedom in OTT vs TV, budget scale of Special Ops, and Kay Kay Menon’s unchanged character.

"For me, to work on OTT with ‘Special Ops’ is a big opportunity... I come from a background of television – Shivam Nair"

Mumbai, July 3

Director Shivam Nair, who is gearing up for the release of the upcoming season of the superhit streaming show ‘Special Ops’, has spoken on the medium of OTT, and the kind of liberation it brings for the artistes.

The director recently spoke with IANS ahead of the season’s release, and shared how he made a conscious decision to take departure from television into cinema and OTT. Having worked across all three media, the director is placed in a better position to share his opinion on the same.

Shivam told IANS, “For me, to work on OTT with ‘Special Ops’, is a big opportunity for sure. I come from a background of television and I had taken a certain decision to kind of move forward from that. It's been a great opportunity for me, frankly speaking”.

He further mentioned, “Because maybe about like seven years ago, six years ago, when I took a break from TV, if somebody would have offered me a film which would have a budget of what ‘Special Ops’ needed and, we are looking at something which is towards and upwards of about INR 1000 crores”.

The second season of the show deals with the threat of cyber warfare. Earlier, actor Kay Kay Menon, who essays the lead in ‘Special Ops’, had shared that his lead character of Himmat Singh in the show hasn’t changed much in 5 years.

Talking about his character, the actor earlier told IANS, “I don't think Himmat Singh has changed. He still remains the same Himmat Singh. What has changed is the challenges that he faces. So in that sense, contextually, the situations are different. But Himmat Singh will be Himmat Singh the way he operates”.

‘Special Ops 2’ is set to stream on JioHotstar from July 11, 2025.

- IANS

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Ananya R
As someone who works in media, I completely relate to what Shivam Nair says about OTT liberation. TV has too many restrictions - from TRP pressures to censorship. OTT lets creators breathe and tell authentic stories.
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Karan T
Kay Kay Menon as Himmat Singh is pure gold! The man doesn't need to change his character when his acting speaks volumes. Excited to see how they handle cyber warfare - very relevant for today's India.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the budget and effort, I hope they maintain the quality of writing. Some Indian OTT shows start strong but lose steam in later seasons. Fingers crossed for this one!
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Vikram M
JioHotstar is really upping their game! Between this and other originals, they're giving Netflix a run for their money. Desi content with international quality - that's the dream! 🇮🇳
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Priyanka N
The shift from TV to OTT is exactly what our entertainment industry needed. No more daily soap operas with dragged-out stories. Now we get tight, well-written shows that respect our intelligence as viewers.

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