“Dupahiya,” Prime Video‘s Indian heartland comedy set in the fictional crime-free village of Dhadakpur, will be returning for a second season.
The Hindi-language series, which became a hit with its blend of sharp humor and small-town charm, is now officially in development for a sophomore run after captivating both audiences and critics with its debut season.
“At Prime Video, we have always believed that good, authentic stories resonate with customers worldwide. The success of ‘Dupahiya’ has been nothing short of phenomenal and is a testament to the universal appeal of relatable human stories,” said Nikhil Madhok, head of originals, Prime Video India.
The first season, created and executive produced by Salona Bains Joshi and Shubh Shivdasani under their banner Bombay Film Cartel LLP, and created and written by Avinash Dwivedi and Chirag Garg, was directed by Sonam Nair. The nine-episode comedy drama featured an ensemble cast including veteran actors Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Yashpal Sharma.
Madhok said, “We are now beyond excited to bring the next chapter of this much-loved story to audiences. Salona, Shubh, Sonam, along with Avinash and Chirag, have created a spectacular world of equal parts humor and drama, and seeing viewers connect with its quirky characters has been incredibly rewarding.”
“Collaborating with Prime Video and bringing ‘Dupahiya’ to life has been an incredible journey, made even more special by the overwhelming love from audiences,” said creators and executive producers Joshi and Shivdasani. “Witnessing the show resonate so deeply with viewers has been truly gratifying.”
The creative team promises to raise the stakes for the upcoming season. “As we gear up for season two, we are grateful for the love and appreciation, and I cannot wait to return to Dhadakpur. With Season 2, we plan on taking things up a notch — bigger laughs, funnier moments, more thrills, and even more surprises,” they added.
The renewal adds to Prime Video India’s growing slate of original series, which includes popular titles like “Paatal Lok,” “Mirzapur,” “The Family Man,” and “Panchayat.”
“Dupahiya” Season 1 is currently streaming on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide. No premiere date has been revealed for the second season.
