Filmmaker Hansal Mehta revealed on Sunday that the second season of his smash hit series ‘Scam’ based on Abdul Karim Telgi’s 2003 Stamp Paper fraud, will begin streaming on SonyLIV on September 2.

Gagan Dev Riar stars in the upcoming season, ‘Scam 2003: The Telgi Story’.

Mehta is co-showrunner and director with filmmaker Tushar Hiranandani of ‘Saand Ki Aankh’ fame.

“Today is a special day. There’s also a special announcement. On the third anniversary of @SonyLIV, we have some exciting news for you!” Mehta announced the debut date on Twitter alongside a video clip.

‘Scam 2003’ is adapted from the Hindi book ‘Reporter Ki Diary’ authored by journalist and news reporter Sanjay Singh, who is credited with breaking the story of the scam back in the time.

“The series promises to be an intriguing watch as it will capture the life of Abdul Karim Telgi, born in Khanapur in Karnataka, and his journey to becoming the mastermind behind one of India’s most ingenious scams spread across 18 states which shook the entire country. It is estimated that the scam value was around Rs 20,000 crores,” the makers said.

Kiran Yadnyopavit, best known for his work on the Marathi films ‘Natsamrat’ and ‘Kaun Pravin Tambe?’ wrote and developed the story for ‘Scam 2003’ with author Singh.

Applause Entertainment is producing the series in collaboration with StudioNEXT.

The critically acclaimed first season of ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’ was released in 2020.

The titular part was played by actor Pratik Gandhi.