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Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Special Ops Season 2 Release Delayed to July 18
Fans are exicted over the releases of Special Ops as they want to see Kay Kay Menon return as R&AW officer Himmat Singh. Many expected the new season to release this Friday, but unfortunately, there's a delay. Viewers will now have to wait a bit longer to watch the new episodes. New Release Date Special Ops Season 2 was supposed to originally release on July 11, but now i has been postponed to July 18. Where to Watch The series will stream on JioHotstar, just like the first season. To announce the new date, JioHotstar shared a video clip with the caption: 'Himmat Singh in action again! Are y'all ready? #HotstarSpecials #SpecialOps2, streaming from July 18, only on #JioHotstar.' Fan Reactions Fans expressed their feelings about the delay in the comments. One wrote, 'Himmat gives us himmat too' (meaning Himmat gives us courage to wait). Another said, 'Please release it on July 18 for sure this time.' Some fans showed disappointment, commenting, 'Straight from July 11 to July 18.' Kay Kay Menon's Statement Kay Kay Menon took to Instagram that the release was delayed due to reasons which are beyond his control. However, he reassured fans that all episodes will premiere together. About Special Ops Season 2 The second season follows Himmat Singh and his team as they battle cyber terrorism. With rising digital threats, they take on a risky mission to stop a hidden enemy operating online. The series is known for highlighting real threats to national security in the digital age. Created by Neeraj Pandey and produced by Friday Storytellers, the season features a strong cast including Prakash Raj, Vinay Pathak, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Karan Tacker, Saiyami Kher, and others.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Kay Kay Menon's Special Ops Season 2 has a new OTT release date. When and where to watch thriller series
Special Ops Season 2 release date shifts to July 18 on Disney+ Hotstar. All episodes will be available for binge-watching. Kay Kay Menon returns as R&AW officer Himmat Singh. This season focuses on cyber warfare. The show previously received critical acclaim and awards. The story follows Himmat Singh's team as they face new digital threats. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads About Special Ops Season 2 Fans of the high-stakes espionage drama Special Ops will have to wait just a little longer. Originally scheduled to premiere on July 11, the highly anticipated second season will now drop on July 18 on Disney+ Hotstar. But there's a silver lining: all episodes will be released at once, making it a full-blown binge-worthy event. The delay, as confirmed by lead actor Kay Kay Menon on Instagram, was due to circumstances beyond by Shivam Nair and created by Neeraj Pandey, the upcoming season promises a gripping new chapter in the Special Ops universe—this time shifting gears from international manhunts to the dark alleys of cyber warfare. Kay Kay Menon reprises his acclaimed role as R&AW officer Himmat Singh , leading a covert task force into an increasingly digital launched in 2020, Special Ops became a defining success for Disney+ Hotstar. It received critical acclaim and multiple nominations at the Filmfare OTT Awards, taking home three. The franchise expanded further with Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story in 2021, a prequel that explored Himmat's origins and cemented the show's hold on fans of the spy-thriller series follows Singh as he spots a common thread running through several major terrorist attacks over the years, suspecting a single mastermind behind them all. He assembles a team of elite agents posted around the world to track the invisible enemy. Alongside Kay Kay Menon, the ensemble cast includes Karan Tacker, Vinay Pathak, Saiyami Kher, Meher Vij, Gautami Kapoor, Rajat Kaul, Sana Khan, Parmeet Sethi, Divya Dutta, and Sharad the story evolves in Season 2, the battlefield moves beyond borders and bombs—into the invisible but devastating world of cyber threats, testing Himmat Singh and his team like never before.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Special Ops Season 2 gets a new release date; now streaming from July 18
Special Ops Season 2 Release Date: The much-anticipated second season of Special Ops, originally set to premiere on July 11, will now drop on JioHotstar on July 18. Created by acclaimed filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, this instalment sees the return of Kay Kay Menon as the relentless R&AW officer Himmat Singh, now navigating the murky world of cyber warfare. In a recent conversation with Shubhankar Mishra, Menon applauded Pandey's exceptional writing, crediting their long-standing collaboration which began with the hit thriller Baby. Neeraj Pandey, known for the National Award-winning A Wednesday!, has helmed successful OTT ventures like Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, The Freelancer, and Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. In 2024, he released two films, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar (Netflix) and Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha (theatrical), featuring Ajay Devgn and Tabu. Pandey reunites with co-director Shivam Nair, who previously worked on Special Ops and its spin-off 1.5: The Himmat Story. Nair's recent credits include The Diplomat and Naam Shabana. Special Ops Season 2: New release date As the original movie has been postponed, the Special Ops Season 2 will not release on July 18. Special Ops Season 2: Cast Joining Menon in this season are Prakash Raj, Vinay Pathak, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Karan Tacker, Saiyami Kher, Muzammil Ibrahim, Gautami Kapoor, Parmeet Sethi, and Kali Prasad Mukherjee, promising a power-packed ensemble. What did Kay Kay Menon say about the delay? In a heartfelt Instagram announcement, Kay Kay Menon said, 'To all Special Ops fans, the second season will now stream on July 18 instead of July 11. It's just one more week. I know it's a bit more waiting, but some things are beyond our control. Don't worry, all episodes will be available on July 18'. The storyline reflects today's shifting geopolitical landscape, where modern conflicts have moved beyond borders into cyberspace. In this digital battlefield, enemies are unseen but constantly present, making cyber warfare a growing threat to national security.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kay Kay Menon's Special Ops Season 2 has a new OTT release date. When and where to watch thriller series
About Special Ops Season 2 Fans of the high-stakes espionage drama Special Ops will have to wait just a little longer. Originally scheduled to premiere on July 11, the highly anticipated second season will now drop on July 18 on Disney+ Hotstar. But there's a silver lining: all episodes will be released at once, making it a full-blown binge-worthy event. The delay, as confirmed by lead actor Kay Kay Menon on Instagram, was due to circumstances beyond by Shivam Nair and created by Neeraj Pandey, the upcoming season promises a gripping new chapter in the Special Ops universe—this time shifting gears from international manhunts to the dark alleys of cyber warfare. Kay Kay Menon reprises his acclaimed role as R&AW officer Himmat Singh , leading a covert task force into an increasingly digital launched in 2020, Special Ops became a defining success for Disney+ Hotstar. It received critical acclaim and multiple nominations at the Filmfare OTT Awards, taking home three. The franchise expanded further with Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story in 2021, a prequel that explored Himmat's origins and cemented the show's hold on fans of the spy-thriller series follows Singh as he spots a common thread running through several major terrorist attacks over the years, suspecting a single mastermind behind them all. He assembles a team of elite agents posted around the world to track the invisible enemy. Alongside Kay Kay Menon, the ensemble cast includes Karan Tacker, Vinay Pathak, Saiyami Kher, Meher Vij, Gautami Kapoor, Rajat Kaul, Sana Khan, Parmeet Sethi, Divya Dutta, and Sharad the story evolves in Season 2, the battlefield moves beyond borders and bombs—into the invisible but devastating world of cyber threats, testing Himmat Singh and his team like never before.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Special Ops' Season 2 release postponed: Kay Kay Menon says, ‘Some things are beyond our control', reveals new date
Fans of 'Special Ops' were eagerly looking forward to the release of its second season this week. Originally scheduled for 11 July, the launch of this much-anticipated spy thriller has now been pushed back by a week. The makers have announced that release of 'Special Ops Season 2' will be postponed by over a week. New release date revealed The second season will now arrive on 18 July instead of this Friday. Directed by Shivam Nair, this new chapter has been one of the most talked-about OTT shows of the year. Alongside Kay Kay Menon , who returns in the lead, the show also features top actors like Prakash Raj, Rajeev Khandelwal and Karan Tacker. Kay Kay Menon's special message to fans To calm excited fans, Kay Kay Menon himself announced the new release date with a video message on Instagram. He shared, 'To all Special Ops fans, the second season will now stream on July 18 instead of July 11. It's just one more week. I know it's a bit more waiting, but some things are beyond our control. Don't worry, all episodes will be available on July 18.' A new kind of mission Created by ace filmmaker Neeraj Pandey , the upcoming season of 'Special Ops' will dive into the world of cyber warfare . Kay Kay Menon is back as the sharp R&AW officer Himmat Singh, who now finds himself drawn into a mission involving cyber-terrorism and artificial intelligence. This time, Singh is pulled back into action after a senior scientist is kidnapped, setting off a dangerous chase. When the first season released in 2020, it quickly became a favourite for its clever storytelling and high-stakes action. Now, with fresh challenges linked to tech crimes, season two promises even more suspense Menon praises Neeraj Pandey's writing In a recent chat with Shubhankar Mishra, Kay Kay Menon couldn't stop praising Neeraj Pandey's brilliant writing. The two have earlier worked together on the hit thriller 'Baby'. Neeraj Pandey is known for his sharp scripts and has also made other popular OTT shows like 'Khakee: The Bihar Chapter', 'The Freelancer' and 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter'.
