Yukti Thareja has been confirmed as the new female lead opposite Shahid Kapoor in Farzi 2, the much-anticipated second season of Raj & DK’s hit crime thriller. The actress revealed her role directly to Variety India, confirming she will be the sole central female protagonist in the upcoming season.
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What Yukti Thareja Said About Her Role
Speaking to Variety India, Thareja confirmed she is playing the main female lead in Farzi Season 2, stating she is the only central female protagonist this season. She described the part as a strong, layered role with real substance, adding that all of her scenes in the show are opposite Shahid Kapoor. According to Thareja, she has already shot the majority of her portion, with roughly 20% of her part still left to complete, and reiterated that the season is expected to release in mid-2027.
Her character is reported to become a new and significant part of Sunny’s storyline as the season progresses, though further plot specifics have not been detailed publicly.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Farzi Season 2 |
| Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
| New Female Lead | Yukti Thareja |
| Male Lead | Shahid Kapoor (as Sunny) |
| Directors | Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. |
| Expected Release | Mid-2027 |
| Shooting Status | Roughly 80% complete |
About Yukti Thareja
Before joining Farzi 2, Thareja built recognition through projects including Hai Junoon! Dream. Dominate and the third season of Delhi Crime. She also gained wider attention for her appearance in the music video Lut Gaye alongside actor Emraan Hashmi, before landing this high-profile role opposite Shahid Kapoor.
A Big Season for the Franchise
Farzi marked Shahid Kapoor’s digital debut when it premiered on Amazon Prime Video in February 2023, going on to become the most-watched Indian streaming series on the platform and earning ten nominations at the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards. The first season followed Sunny, a disillusioned artist drawn into a counterfeit currency operation, with Raashii Khanna playing Megha, an RBI analyst investigating the fake-currency network who grew closer to Sunny without realising his true identity.
Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger, setting up a tense face-off between Shahid Kapoor’s Sunny, Vijay Sethupathi, and Kay Kay Menon heading into the new season. Kapoor confirmed Farzi would return for a second season back in February 2023, shortly after the first season’s release.
What to Expect
With Thareja’s casting now confirmed and the bulk of her role already filmed, Farzi 2 appears to be moving steadily toward its mid-2027 target release. Further casting details, including confirmation on which other Season 1 actors will return, are expected to be revealed as the show nears completion.
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FAQs
Who plays the new female lead in Farzi 2?
Yukti Thareja has been cast as the central female lead opposite Shahid Kapoor.
When is Farzi 2 expected to release?
According to Yukti Thareja, the season is expected to release by mid-2027.
What is Yukti Thareja known for before Farzi 2?
She has previously worked on Hai Junoon! Dream. Dominate, Delhi Crime Season 3, and the music video Lut Gaye alongside Emraan Hashmi.
How much of Yukti Thareja’s role has already been filmed?
She stated that she has shot the majority of her portion, with around 20% still left to complete.
What happened at the end of Farzi Season 1?
The season ended on a cliffhanger, setting up a confrontation between Shahid Kapoor’s character Sunny, Vijay Sethupathi, and Kay Kay Menon.
