From the recap of Delhi Crime season one to the speculations and release date, here is everything you need to know about the show’s upcoming season.
Delhi Crime returns with season two after a well received season one. With the new trailer recently released, season two of the show is coming closer.
Delhi Crime season one, featured India’s capital– Delhi, with a history of deadly, horrifying crimes. With that backdrop, Delhi Crime season one had a successful release and strong audience reception. With the talented Shefali Shah as the lead, supported by Rasika Duggal and Rajesh Tailang, Delhi Crime is the first and only show to win an International Emmy for Outstanding Drama.
Directed by Richie Mehta, produced by Ivanhoe Productions, Golden Karavan, Poor Man’s Productions and FilmKaravan, Delhi Crime is all set to release season 2.
Delhi Crime: Season 1 recap.
Loosely based off of the true story of Nirbhaya rape case, season one follows the aftermath of what happens. Deputy Commissioner of Police Vartika Chaturvedi played by Shefali Shah is assigned the task of finding and incriminating the culprits that are responsible for the rape and consequent murder of the victim.
The story of season one is told across seven episodes, creating tension and aptly capturing the tone and mood of a country that is spiralling into complete chaos. The season follows the officers as they hunt for evidence that they need to pursue the case.
Eventually, the case grabs the attention of the media and stirs up a public outrage aimed directly at the police officials. The officers carry through the case as ministers feel pressured to make sure the police do their job well.
In the last few episodes, the police try to contain their anger in the face of catching the offenders while simultaneously, trying to keep angry protestors at bay.
The last episode ends with the search for the final offender to close out the season.
Delhi Crime: Season 2 trailer.
Delhi Crime: Season 2 trailer released on the 8th of August, 2022.
Season two of the show is set to see the return of Shefali Shah in the lead role of Vartika Chaturvedi also known as Madam Sir. In addition to her return, the cast will also see the return of actors Rasika Duggal, Adil Hussain and Rajesh Tailang. A new appearance made by Abhishek Singh is also noted to be in season two of the show.
The plot of the new season still remains under wraps. Not much is revealed by the creators. However, through the trailer, the show is expected to follow another big case in Delhi and the consequent investigation.
The trailer is only two minutes long and shows Officer Chaturvedi leading yet another crucial murder investigation. The murders seem to be of senior citizens in the capital of Delhi. The Delhi police is, in this season, looking for serial murderers. They are seen struggling with a manpower shortage all while trying to solve horrific murders. The season also looks at the ever increasing crime rate in the country.
Delhi Crime: Season 2 speculations.
According to certain sources, season two is set to follow a very specific real life story. The case could feature in this season the Nithari serial killings of 2006 and 2007. These killings happened near a village named Nithari in Noida. It took place in the house of a wealthy businessman named Moninder Singh Pandher who is situated in sector 31.
However, the validity of this detail has not been confirmed by the creators.
Season two, like the first, will also have seven episodes however, will see a new director. The season is directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, a Marathi director well known for his film Ventilator.
Release date:
Season two is all geared up to premier on Netflix on August 26th 2022.
