The much-awaited second season of Farzi is adding a new face to its cast. Actress Yukti Thareja has confirmed that she will be seen opposite Shahid Kapoor in Farzi 2, taking on a key female role in the upcoming season.
The crime thriller, created by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, became one of the most talked-about Indian streaming series after its first season. Shahid Kapoor played Sunny, an artist who turns to producing counterfeit currency after finding himself caught in a dangerous criminal network.
Yukti Thareja Opens Up About Her Farzi 2 Character
Yukti Thareja has revealed that her role in Farzi Season 2 is not just a supporting appearance. In an interaction with Variety India, she confirmed that she is playing the central female protagonist of the new season.
The actress described her character as a confident young woman who is willing to question the system. She also indicated that the character has several layers and plays an important role in the story.
Yukti further revealed that she has already filmed most of her scenes for the series. Around 80 percent of her shoot is reportedly complete, with the remaining portion still to be filmed.
A New Female Character After Raashii Khanna
The casting marks a change from the first season, which featured Raashii Khanna as Megha. Her character became closely involved with Sunny while investigating the counterfeit currency operation.
For the second season, Yukti Thareja will take on the principal female role. However, the makers have not yet revealed complete details about her character or how she will become involved with Sunny.
Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi Set to Return
Shahid Kapoor will reprise his role as Sunny in the upcoming season. Vijay Sethupathi is also returning as Michael Vedanayagam, the police officer determined to stop the counterfeit currency network.
Bhuvan Arora, who played Sunny’s close friend Firoz, and Kay Kay Menon, who portrayed crime boss Mansoor Dalal, are also expected to continue their respective roles.
The new season is expected to take the story forward as Sunny and Firoz attempt to take their counterfeit business to another level while continuing to deal with Michael and Mansoor.
Farzi 2 Release Date
Farzi 2 does not have an exact premiere date yet. However, according to the Variety India report, the second season is expected to arrive around mid-2027.
With Shahid Kapoor returning and Yukti Thareja stepping into a major new role, the upcoming season will introduce a fresh dynamic while continuing the story established in the first season.
