Vikkas Manaktala Says He ‘Delved Deep' Into An Agent's Psyche For Special Ops 2
Special Ops 2 trailer released, featuring Vikkas Manaktala's OTT debut. The crime thriller returns with Kay Kay Menon and others. Streaming from July 11.
The trailer for the highly anticipated series Special Ops 2 has finally been released, and fans are quite excited for the crime thriller's new chapter. While most of the old cast have reprised their roles, there have been some new additions this season. Vikkas Manaktala, who is making his OTT debut with Special Ops 2. In his latest interview, the actor explained that preparation for the part required more than just hard physical training; it also required a thorough knowledge of what goes on inside the mind of a special agent.
In a conversation with IANS, Vikkas Manaktala talked about how he prepared for the role. He said, 'It was about delving deep into the psyche of a special agent like understanding the immense mental fortitude, the split-second decision making, and the emotional toll of such a demanding life."
Vikkas also praised the filmmaker Neeraj Pandey's outlook for the show. He said.'That made it easy for me to flow and give my best. We have worked hard to bring that authenticity to the screen. It's a role that demands absolute commitment, and we gave it our all. With gratitude in my heart, I am embracing all the love coming my way."
Aside from Vikkas, Special Ops 2 will also star Kay Kay Menon, Vinay Pathak, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Karan Tacker, Saiyami Kher, Arif Zakaria, and others. The show will begin streaming on July 11.
The first season Special Ops, which premiered in 2020 revolved around Kay Kay Menon as Himmat Singh, a member of the Research and Analysis Wing who leads a team of five operatives to find the mastermind behind the terror strikes in India.
The trailer for Special Ops 2 begins with how AI, if not used appropriately, might be devastating. Himmat Singh is tasked with another mission after fresh threats surface. Karan Tacker, a member of Himmat's core crew, returns for the second season. Part 2, like the thrilling first season, which debuted in 2020, is slated to be a mix of power, politics and action. Special Ops 2 was filmed in a variety of different locations, including Budapest, Turkey and Georgia. Neeraj Pandey also produces it under the name Friday Storytellers.
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