After the phenomenal success of Farzi in 2023, Shahid Kapoor is all set to return to the OTT space with Farzi 2. Directed by the acclaimed duo Raj & DK, the much-awaited sequel has now generated fresh buzz with reports revealing the massive fee Shahid Kapoor is charging for the second season — his highest ever for any project to date.
Farzi 2 to Begin Filming in December 2025
According to industry insiders, Farzi 2 is officially scheduled to begin production by the end of 2025. Raj & DK, currently wrapping up their ambitious project Rakht Brahmand, are expected to start pre-production on Farzi 2 soon after. The second installment of the crime-thriller series is expected to premiere in the second half of 2026 on Amazon Prime Video.
Fans will be thrilled to know that the story continues from where it left off — promising a high-stakes face-off between Shahid Kapoor’s character and those portrayed by Vijay Sethupathi and Kay Kay Menon. The tension built in the final scenes of Farzi Season 1 has left viewers eager for a thrilling continuation.
Shahid Kapoor to Earn ₹45 Crore for Farzi 2
What’s making headlines, apart from the plot, is the jaw-dropping paycheck Shahid Kapoor is reportedly receiving for Farzi 2. The actor, who typically charges ₹25–30 crore for theatrical films, has negotiated a whopping ₹45 crore for this OTT venture — making it the biggest fee of his career so far. Sources say this special fee structure is due to the streaming format, where Shahid’s popularity and screen presence are seen as a massive draw for the digital audience.
Plot Trajectory and Returning Cast
Raj & DK are said to have already discussed the storyline of Farzi 2 with Shahid Kapoor. The narrative is expected to expand on the original’s premise of counterfeit currency and digital crime, this time delving deeper into the cat-and-mouse game between Shahid’s conman character and Vijay Sethupathi’s cop.
Along with Shahid, the ensemble cast will see the return of several key characters including:
- Vijay Sethupathi
- Kay Kay Menon
- Raashii Khanna
- Bhuvan Arora
- Regina Cassandra
- Kavya Thapar
The makers are also reportedly conducting intensive script discussions to ensure the second season lives up to the benchmark set by its predecessor — both in terms of gripping storytelling and visual scale.
Shahid’s Upcoming Projects
While fans wait for Farzi 2, Shahid Kapoor has other exciting projects in the pipeline. He’s currently shooting for Arjun Ustara, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, alongside Triptii Dimri. This gangster-action flick is currently filming internationally in Georgia and is scheduled to hit theaters on December 5, 2025.
With a plot packed with suspense, a powerful cast, and Shahid Kapoor drawing his career’s biggest paycheck, Farzi 2 is poised to be one of the most anticipated digital releases of 2026. As Raj & DK gear up to recreate the magic, fans can expect a slick, gripping continuation of the crime saga that left everyone on the edge of their seats.
