Prime Video’s Paatal Lok Season 2, one of the most anticipated releases of 2025, is finally here, and it has garnered significant attention on social media. Fans went wild on social media, flooding platforms with their praise for the series. Critics have also joined fans in praising Paatal Lok Season 2, highlighting its compelling storyline and standout performances. Many have lauded Jaideep Ahlawat’s portrayal of Hathi Ram Chaudhary, calling it one of his finest performances to date. The series, a gripping crime thriller, dropped its second season on the OTT platform on January 17, continuing the story that began in 2020 with its first season.
Jaideep Ahlawat reprises his iconic role
In the second season of Paatal Lok, Jaideep Ahlawat returns as Hathi Ram Chaudhary, a determined police officer, alongside Ishwak Singh, who portrays IPS Officer Imran Ansari. The season explores the continued journey of these characters, with Chaudhary now working under Ansari after the events of the first season. While Ansari investigates a high-profile case, Chaudhary takes on the task of locating the missing husband of Geeta Paswan from the Jamna Paar slum.
Social media praise for the new season
As soon as the season premiered, Paatal Lok 2 was met with glowing reviews from fans across social media platforms. One fan shared, “Just binged watched #PaatalLok2 Absolute masterpiece! Every episode is truly engrossing. The dialogues, especially Harrison Tala Wala line by @JaideepAhlawat, are unforgettable!” Others were quick to praise the acting, with one Twitter user commenting, “Jaideep Ahlawat = Khara Sona! His dialogue delivery and body language set a new benchmark for acting. We’ve found a new king of acting!”
Additional cast and characters
Alongside Ahlawat and Singh, the second season features a strong supporting cast, including Abhishek Banerjee, who reprises his role as Vishal ‘Vish’ Tyagi, aka Hathoda Tyagi. Other notable performances come from Gul Panag as Renu Chaudhary and Neeraj Kabi as Sanjeev Mehra. The addition of new faces like Tillotama Shome, Nagesh Kukunoor, and Jahnu Barua further enriches the ensemble cast, making the new season even more compelling.
What the fans have to say
Reddit users have praised Paatal Lok Season 2 for its standout characters, particularly Donalia Gurjar and Hathoda Tyagi, calling them iconic. However, some users noted that the season faced delays due to the political backlash from shows like Tandav, with streaming platforms pausing politically sensitive content. They suggested that a more sanitised version of the show was eventually released after production was completed. Here are a few reviews: