Second season of Tamil series 'Suzhal--The Vortex' announced

On Tuesday, streaming giant Prime Video announced the new season by unveiling the show's poster.

Produced under the banner of Wallwatcher Films, written and created by Pushkar and Gayatri, and directed by Bramma and Sarjun KM, Suzhal--The Vortex Season 2 is a "crime thriller interwoven with elements of family dynamics, love, sacrifice, and raw human emotions."

The series features Kathir and Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead along with 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.

On expanding the series, Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video, India said, "At Prime Video, our unrelenting endeavor 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. 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."

Creators of the series, Pushkar and Gayatri, too, expressed their excitement.

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."

The duo added, "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." (ANI)