PremiumTandav 2: Dino Morea reveals why season 2 of Saif Ali Khan’s controversial Amazon show never happened; says, ‘Unko permission nahi…’
Tandav led by Saif Ali Khan was a show that released on Amazon Prime Video in 2021 and was surrounded by controversy.
Last Updated: 05.20 PM, Mar 13, 2025
In 2021, when the world was still battling a pandemic and the streaming world was evolving as the primary source of entertainment, there came a show that was hailed as a good one by many critics and audience members but did not sit well with a considerable number of people, landing itself in controversy. Yes, we are talking about the Saif Ali Khan-led Amazon Prime Video show Tandav that was released in 2021 and took the audience by storm. The controversy led to a massive uproar, and the show remained in the headlines for a long time, with Prime Video executives coming under legal scrutiny. Turns out, almost half a decade later, Dino Morea has decided to talk about why the Ali Abbas Zafar-created show was never revived for a second season. Read on to know everything you should about the same.
Dino Morea on Tandav Season 2
For the unversed, upon its release, Tandav became a critically acclaimed show that had fans asking for more. However, soon, there were also people who did not like a specific aspect of the show and felt that it hurt the religious sentiments of a certain community. But that did not stop those who enjoyed the show from demanding a second season. However, Amazon never moved forward with it, leaving fans disappointed. Now, Dino Morea has revealed that they never received permission to make a second season. Meanwhile, Manoj Bajpayee’s Bhaiyya Ji hits theatres tomorrow; Taandav to Ouch - a look at some of his finest short films.
As per Pinkvilla, Dino Morea, while talking about Tandav and why Season 2 was never made, said, "There was a show we did for Amazon (Tandav) that caused a lot of trouble. Tandav was based on politics, yes, but it was a fantastic show. Season 2 was never made because they didn’t get permission to go ahead with it. Saif is always lovely to work with, and I had a great time on the show."
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The Fate of The Empire
Interestingly, Dino Morea was also a part of the JioCinema (formerly Hotstar) series The Empire, a magnum opus that faced a similar fate—Season 2 never happened. He explained, "The plan was to continue the story—from Babur to Humayun, then Aurangzeb, Shahjahan, and Akbar. That was the idea, but as of now, the plan has been canceled."
He further added, "Even though the show performed really well, they decided not to go ahead with Season 2. I don’t know exactly why, but for now, the plan is off the table." While both Tandav and The Empire had strong narratives and devoted fan bases, external factors seem to have prevented their continuation.
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