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Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Special Ops 2: Did you notice makers changing THIS real-life detail about UPIs in Kay Kay Menon starrer?
Co-directed by Neeraj Pandey and Shivam Nair, Special Ops stars Kay Kay Menon in the lead role. Five years after the release of its first season, the team has released Special Ops: Season 2 on Jio Hotstar. It also stars Tahir Raj Bhasin, Prakash Raj, Saiyami Kher, Revathi Pillai, Karan Tacker, and Vinay Pathak. The makers have reportedly replaced UPI with a new word in the series. Makers replace 'UPI' with 'OBI' in Special Ops Season 2, old trailer removed According to a recent report by Bollywood Hungama, the makers have modified a sequence in Special Ops 2 featuring the word 'UPI'. Quoting a source, the portal mentioned a sequence in which Tahir Raj Bhasin's character attempts to access the data of UPI (Unified Payments Interface) users for malicious intent. According to the source, the word 'UPI' has been changed to 'OBI' in Special Ops 2. The source added that the makers have also removed the old trailer on YouTube. Now, a new trailer is available to watch, which mentions the word 'OBI'. Release date of Kay Kay Menon's series was pushed from July 11 to July 18 The trailer of Special Ops Season 2 also has its new release date, July 18. Calling it a "sensitive" topic, an industry insider shared that the makers may have been asked by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) not to mention UPI. This is why the release date of the Kay Kay Menon starrer was postponed to July 18, 2025, as the team had to rework on dubbing and other factors. The change doesn't affect the plot of the show or what the villain is discussing in the scene, the insider added. The terms, including those related to the Reserve Bank of India and China, have been allowed to remain in the series. A brief about Special Ops Kay Kay Menon plays the role of Himmat Singh, a member of the Research and Analysis Wing in Special Ops. He has returned as the RAW officer in the second season. Tahir Raj Bhasin is cast as the main antagonist. The first season of the thriller web series premiered on Hotstar in 2020. A year later, the makers brought Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story, the second installment of the franchise.
Pink Villa
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Special Ops Season 2 Trailer Out: When and where to watch Kay Kay Menon, Karan Tacker's much-awaited show
Special Ops is considered among the finest Indian shows. The Kay Kay Menon and Karan Tacker-led high-octane spy thriller was first aired in March 2020 and received immense popularity among the audience. Created by Neeraj Pandey, the much-loved espionage thriller is set to return with its second installment very soon. Here's when and where you can stream Special Ops 2 online. Special Ops 2 release date: Where to watch the show? The second season of Special Ops is set to release on July 11, 2025. Bankrolled by Friday Storytellers, the spy-thriller series is releasing on JioHotstar. Interestingly, all the episodes of the much-awaited show will be made available on its premiere day itself, unlike streaming platform's strategy of dumping one episode per week. Special Ops 2 trailer promises edge-of-the-seat experience The official trailer of Special Ops Season 2 has been released. This time, the stakes are even higher as the second season revolves around cyber war and artificial intelligence, where everyone is a target. The trailer looks very promising, offering the right amount of thrill and high-octane action sequences, complemented with strong subplots and a stellar star cast. Special Ops Season 2 star cast: Who is playing the main villain? Special Ops Season 2 boasts an ensemble star cast with a majority of Season 1 actors reprising their roles, along with some new additions. The second season stars Kay Kay Menon as Himmat Singh, one of the key member of Research & Analytical Wing (R&AW) along with Karan Tacker, Vinay Pathak, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Dilip Tahil, Prakash Raj, Parmeet Sethi, Kali Prasad Mukherjee, Muzammil Ibrahim, Saiyami, Arif Zakaria, Gautami Kapoor, Kamakshi Bhat, Shikha Talsania, Revathi and others. Interestingly, Tahir Raj Bhasin is playing the main antagonist in the series. He looks absolutely stylish yet menacing, with his dialogue delivery adding the perfect villain vibes to the show. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Mint
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Special Ops 2 OTT release: When and where to watch Kay Kay Menon return as Himmat Singh for Season 2 of web series
Special Ops 2 OTT release: Neeraj Pandey's much-loved spy series 'Special Ops' is returning for another season, and the fans are excited! Special Ops 2 is a sequel to Special Ops (2020) and its spin-off, Special Ops 1.5 (2021). With Kay Kay Menon reprising his role of the tough and resourceful spy Himmat Singh for season two of the web series, Special Ops revolves around the central theme of Cyber-Terrorism. The highly anticipated season two of Special Ops, which will stream on JioHotstar, finally has a release date. According to an X post by the streaming service, the spy-thriller series will release on July 11. 'This time, everyone is a Target! Cyber-Terrorism vs. Himmat Singh and his squad,' JioHotstar said. Thankfully, the fans will be able to binge all episodes of Special Ops in one go and will not have to wait for their weekly release. In another post, JioHotstar posted a different teaser for the web series and said, 'Himmat is never off (dad) duty!' The official trailer of Special Ops Season 2 revolves around cyber war and artificial intelligence, where everyone is a target. It opens with Menon as Himmat Singh coordinating with his team from the war room. This is followed by Karan Tacker, who plays Farooq Ali, taking down terrorists single-handedly. Prakash Raj and Tahir Raj Bhasin are also part of the espionage thriller. Kay Kay Menon Karan Tacker Vinay Pathak Tahir Raj Bhasin Dilip Tahil Prakash Raj Parmeet Sethi Kali Prasad Mukherjee Muzammil Ibrahim Saiyami Arif Zakaria Gautami Kapoor Kamakshi Bhat Shikha Talsania Revathi Tahir Raj Bhasin plays the main antagonist in Special Ops 2. His dialogue delivery strikes a perfect balance between style and menace, amplifying the show's villainous aura.
