On Tuesday, Prime Video announced February 28 as the premiere date for the second season of its critically acclaimed crime thriller Original series Suzhal – The Vortex. With Kathir and Aishwarya Rajesh returning in lead roles, this new season of the award-winning series is set against the backdrop of the Ashtakaali festival, an annual festival held in the fictional village of Kaalipattanam in Tamil Nadu. It is set to exclusively premiere on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 28 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada with English subtitles.
Prime Video announces the global premiere of Suzhal – The Vortex, Season 2 on February 28
The second season picks up from the momentous climax of season one, with Nandini (Aishwarya) staring at an uncertain future in prison, while Sakkarai (Kathir) reaches a mystifying village with a sinister history. But an unexpected murder casts a dark shadow on the village and its natives, spreading far and wide. A mind-bending suspense thriller, the second season of Suzhal—The Vortex delivers a gripping narrative with its compelling storyline and power-packed performances. Interwoven with themes of familial bonds, love, sacrifice, integrity, revenge, and fear, this season unravels a fresh mystery centered around a death that threatens to disrupt the intricate social fabric of Kaalipattanam while exposing the hidden fractures beneath its surface. Reflecting the depths of human psychology and the conflicts within oneself and with others, Suzhal – The Vortex Season 2 plunges audience into a world of secrets and lies, keeping them on edge with unexpected twists and turns until the very end.
“At Prime Video, our unrelenting endeavour is to create compelling yet authentic local stories that can resonate with a diverse audience around the world. The first season of Suzhal – The Vortex is a great testament to local stories breaking through at a global level, and winning appreciation from viewers and critics alike,” said Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video, India. “We’re thrilled to bring a second season of this clutter-breaking series, as we build on this very successful collaboration with Wallwatcher Films. Experts at what they do, Pushkar and Gayatri are adept in crafting compelling narratives in the thriller-mystery genre with such rich cultural nuances, and we’re confident that the second season too will delight our audiences.”
Writers, creators, and producers of the series under the banner of Wallwatcher Films – Pushkar and Gayatri said, “The love and adulation that the first season of Suzhal – The Vortex received, followed by Vadhandhi – The Fable of Velonie, our second collaboration which garnered widespread acclaim as well, is a testament to how streaming has paved the way for local stories with a compelling narrative across formats, region- and language-agnostic. We crafted the second season that further expands the world of Suzhal – The Vortex, delving deeper into an even darker, mysterious, and absorbing crime that is entangled with the lives of the natives of a fictional village and the visually vibrant festival of Ashtakaali. Under the masterful direction of Bramma and Sarjun, the spectacular performances by Kathir, Aishwarya, and Lal, and the ensemble cast that includes an eclectic mix of experienced and fresh talent, the series highlights the versatility of local storytelling that can appeal to a wider audience. We are delighted to collaborate with Prime Video to build on the franchise, as they not only empower creators while offering a much larger canvas for their creative vision but are also instrumental in showcasing content to a global audience through their service.”
Produced under the banner of Wallwatcher Films, written and created by Pushkar and Gayatri, and directed by Bramma and Sarjun KM, the series features an ensemble cast of Lal, Saravanan, Gouri Kishan, Monisha Blessy, Samyuktha Vishwanathan, Shrisha, Abhirami Bose, Nikhila Sankar, Rini, Kalaivani Bhaskar, and Ashwini Nambiar in pivotal roles, along with Manjima Mohan and Kayal Chandran making special appearances.
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