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The much-anticipated second season of ‘Paatal Lok’, a gripping crime thriller series, is set to debut on Prime Video on January 17, 2025.
Created by Sudip Sharma, the show continues to explore the dark underbelly of society, with Jaideep Ahlawat reprising his role as Hathi Ram Chaudhary, alongside Ishwak Singh.
The makers unveiled the release date along with a striking new poster on Instagram. The poster depicts Hathi Ram Chaudhary’s face partially merged with a goat’s, its horns forming a haunting silhouette over his head, set against a fiery inferno. This visual ties into the themes of the upcoming season, drawing parallels with Christian imagery where Satan is often depicted as a goat, a PTI report stated.
The Instagram post, captioned “Gates open this new year #PaatalLokOnPrime, New season, Jan 17”, has already generated significant excitement among fans eager for the continuation of the intense and gritty narrative.
The first season of ‘Paatal Lok’ received widespread acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of societal divides, corruption, and crime. The upcoming season promises to delve deeper into these themes, with a darker and more intense storyline, as hinted by the symbolic poster.
