Netflix’s Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein to return for second season

Less than a month after Netflix’s Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (2022) was released, the streaming giant has announced that the series will return for a second season.

Created, directed, produced and written by Sidharth Sengupta, the show left the characters Vikrant (Tahir Raj Bhasin), Purva (Anchal Singh), and Shikha (Shweta Tripathi Sharma) in quite a precarious position. The artistes, along with Saurabh Shukla and Anantvijay Joshi, who play the characters Akheraj and Golden respectively, are set to return.

The first season revolved around Vikrant marrying Purva, the daughter of his father's employer, politician Akheraj Awasthi, after she makes it clear that she will make his and his girlfriend Shikha's life miserable. A determined Vikrant tried to escape from the forced marriage and reunite with Shikha, only to see his plans go haywire.

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According to Netflix, the Hindi series ranked sixth in the Global Top 10 for TV and has been on the Top 10 row in 11 countries including Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Bahrain, Maldives, Oman and Qatar. It remained in the Top 10 row in India as well.

Lead actor Bhasin tried to contain his excitement as he shared the news.

Sengupta said that the series was extremely close to his heart and he was humbled to see it not only come to life but also being loved by audiences all over the globe.

“This journey would not have been possible without each and everyone who has worked so hard on this project,” he stated. “I am thankful to have such an enriching working relationship with my co-writers Anahata Menon and Varun Badola who helped carve out the intriguing plot and the multi-layered characters. Tahir, Shweta and Anchal along with the ensemble cast, who have beautifully brought these amazing characters to screen with such powerful performances, and every member working behind the camera without whom this project would not have been possible.”

“I am grateful to have collaborated with Netflix to bring out such an engaging story and it is overwhelming to know that such a vast audience not only in India but also across the world have enjoyed and appreciated the show. We are excited to get working on the second season of Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein and bring it for the fans soon,” he added.

Speaking about the success of the show, Tanya Bami, series head at Netflix India, said, “We are delighted by the love that has been pouring in for our romantic-thriller, Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, currently at number 6 in the top 10 global non-English TV list and featured in the top 10 rows in 11 countries on Netflix, including Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Bahrain, Maldives, Oman, Qatar and more.”

She continued, “The twisted tale has been appreciated by both critics and viewers alike, for its bold theme of subverting the gender dynamics, power play in a relationship and the sharp and refreshing performances of Anchal, Tahir and the effortless Saurabh Shukla who have packed in more than a punch. For everyone who asked, what happens next, we are excited to announce the second season of the genre-bending series with newer plot twists and surprises galore.”

Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (Season 1), which was premiered on 14 January, is being streamed on Netflix.