Waiting for Shahid Kapoor’s Farzi 2? Actor confirms when it will start rolling

Shahid Kapoor, currently making the buzz for his theatrical release O’Romeo, has now shared an update on his upcoming web series, Farzi 2. The actor opened up about when the series will start rolling. Interestingly, he is also about to wrap up his next movie Cocktail 2 with Rashmika Mandanna. Here’s everything he shared…

When will Shahid Kapoor begin shooting for Farzi 2?

Shahid Kapoor confirmed to Mid-Day that he had already started shooting for Cocktail 2 right after wrapping up O’Romeo. He added that now when O’Romeo has released, he is shifting his focus to Farzi 2. Yes, the actor confirmed that Farzi 2 is going on floors really soon.

“I’ve already moved into something very different. I’m currently doing Cocktail 2, which is more into a light-hearted romantic space. In fact, I started shooting for Cocktail almost immediately after wrapping ‘O’Romeo’, and I was even shooting for it during the promotions. Now that ‘O’Romeo’ has released I will begin shooting for ‘Farzi 2’,” Shahid told the portal. He emphasized that this is his individualistic practice – switching worlds – to help himself reset as an actor.

What is Shahid Kapoor’s next project apart from Cocktail 2 and Farzi 2?

Shahid Kapoor’s name is associated with a project on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and a web series called Ashwatthama: The Saga Continues. The actor was recently linked to another project with his Cocktail 2 actress Rashmika. Their name is being linked to a sci-fi rom-com.

What is Farzi all about?

Farzi is a crime-thriller released in 2023. Starring Vijay Sethupathi, Rashii Khanna, Kay Kay Menon, and Bhuvan Arora apart from Shahid (in the actor’s OTT debut), the web series revolves around a small-time artist who finds himself entangled in the world of counterfeit currency.

Farzi Season 2 FAQs:

Q: Is Farzi Season 2 officially confirmed?

A: Yes. On February 10, 2026, the third anniversary of Farzi's debut, directors Raj & DK officially confirmed that "Round 2" is in progress via their social media pages. Shahid Kapoor also recently confirmed he has begun his physical transformation for the role of Sunny.

Q: Who is in the cast of Farzi Season 2?

A: The core ensemble from the first season is set to return, including Shahid Kapoor as Sunny (The Artist), Vijay Sethupathi as Michael Vedanayagam, Bhuvan Arora as Firoz, Raashii Khanna as Megha Vyas, and Kay Kay Menon as Mansoor Dayal.

Q: How much is Shahid Kapoor charging for Farzi 2?

A: Industry reports indicate that Shahid Kapoor has negotiated a record-setting fee of approximately ₹45 crore for Farzi Season 2. This marks the highest paycheck of his career so far, reflecting the massive success of the series as the most-watched Hindi web show of 2023.