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{{Short description|2022 Indian TV series}}
{{full citations needed|date=September 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2022}}
{{Infobox television
| country        = India
| company        = [[Applause Entertainment]]<br>Juggernaut Productions
| released       = {{Start date|2022|06|04|df=y}}
| network        = [[SonyLIV]]
| editor         = 
| cinematography = 
| location       = India
| language       = Hindi
| image          = Avrodh2Poster.jpg
| composer       = 
| writer         = Brijesh Jayrajan<br>Sudeep Nigam
| starring       = [[Abir Chatterjee]]<br>Vijay Krishna<br>[[Vikram Gokhale]]<br>[[Neeraj Kabi]]<br>[[Anant Mahadevan]]<br>[[Rajesh Khattar]]<br>[[Sanjay Suri]]<br>[[Aahana Kumra]]
| director       = [[Raj Acharya]]
| creator        = 
| runtime        = 
| based_on       = {{Based on|''India's Most Fearless 2''|[[Shiv Aroor]] and Rahul Singh}}
| genre          = [[Military drama]], [[Spy fiction|Espionage]]
| caption        =  
}}
'''''Avrodh: The Siege Within 2''''' is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[military drama]] [[Spy fiction|espionage]] [[streaming television]] series which premiered on [[Sony Liv|SonyLIV]] on 24 June 2022. It was directed by [[Raj Acharya]], and stars [[Abir Chatterjee]] in the lead role.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ghosh |first1=Biswadeep |title=Avrodh: The Siege Within Season 2: Death of a conspiracy |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/entertainment/avrodh-the-siege-within-season-2-death-of-a-conspiracy |access-date=3 August 2025 |work=[[National Herald]] |date=27 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='Avrodh 2: The Siege Within' releases on June 24, trailer out |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=966425 |access-date=3 August 2025 |work=[[Daijiworld|Daijiworld Media]] |language=en}}</ref> The series is a [[standalone sequel]] to ''[[Avrodh: The Siege Within]]''. It is based on operations conducted by the [[Indian Army]] to stop [[Terrorism in India|terrorist attacks]] and spread of [[Fake currency|fake notes]], eventually leading to the implementation of [[2016 Indian banknote demonetisation|demonetisation]]. The series is a fictionalised retelling of the chapter, ‘''Just tell me when to begin Sir''’, from the book ''India’s Most Fearless 2'', written by [[Shiv Aroor]] and Rahul Singh.

== Plot summary ==
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Pradeep Bhattacharya is an [[Income tax in India|Income Tax]] officer, as well as a [[captain]] in the [[Indian Army]]. Conspirators in Pakistan try to cause [[Terrorism in India|terrorist attacks]], activate [[Separatist movements of India|separatist groups]], and spread [[Counterfeit money|counterfeit currency]] in India. Pradeep, along with the help of his colleagues and the [[Government of India|Indian government]], stop the terrorist attacks. However, the fake notes have already spread on a large scale. So, the [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] decides to [[2016 Indian banknote demonetisation|demonetise]] notes of denomination ₹500 and ₹1000.

== Cast ==

* [[Abir Chatterjee]] as Captain Pradeep Bhattacharya, [[Para (Special Forces)]]
* Vijay Krishna as Captain Imtiaz Ahmed, [[Para (Special Forces)]]
* [[Mohan Agashe]] as [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]], based on [[Narendra Modi]]
* [[Neeraj Kabi]] as [[National Security Advisor (India)|National Security Advisor]] Shailesh Malviya
* [[Anant Mahadevan]] as Satish Mahadevan
* [[Rajesh Khattar]] as General Akram Aziz, [[Pakistan Army]]
* Karan Thakur as Captain Farooq Khan, [[Pakistan Army]]
* [[Sanjay Suri]] as Prof. Ehsan Waziri, a businessman and the mastermind behind the plans
* [[Aahana Kumra]] as Waziri's spy in India
Source:<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sanjay Suri on 'Avrodh 2': Had to dissociate from my personal experience |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/sanjay-suri-on-avrodh-2-had-to-dissociate-from-my-personal-experience/articleshow/92469891.cms |access-date=2022-09-19 |newspaper=The Times of India | agency=IANS | date=26 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-05 |title=Avrodh 2: Aahana Kumra On Her Negative Character, "She Is Really A Dark-Minded & Yet Very Intelligent Woman" |url=https://www.koimoi.com/television/avrodh-2-aahana-kumra-on-her-negative-character-she-is-really-a-dark-minded-yet-very-intelligent-woman/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Production ==
The web series is a fictionalised retelling of the chapter, ‘''Just tell me when to begin Sir''’, from the book ''India’s Most Fearless 2'', written by [[Shiv Aroor]] and Rahul Singh.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Avrodh 2: The Siege Within' to release on June 24 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/avrodh-2-the-siege-within-to-release-on-june-24/articleshow/92076509.cms |access-date=2022-07-22 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Directed by [[Raj Acharya]] and produced by [[Applause Entertainment]] in association with Juggernaut Productions, the story is written by Brijesh Jayrajan and Sudeep Nigam.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date= 7 June 2022|title=SonyLIV's 'Avrodh 2: The Siege Within' to release on June 24 |url=https://theprint.in/features/sonylivs-avrodh-2-the-siege-within-to-release-on-june-24/987105/ |access-date=2022-07-22 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> It released on 24 June 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Spy Game: Ravi Omprakash Rao to play IB officer in 'Avrodh - The Siege Within 2' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/spy-game-ravi-omprakash-rao-to-play-ib-officer-in-avrodh-the-siege-within-2/articleshow/92435011.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref> It is a [[standalone sequel]] to ''[[Avrodh: The Siege Within]]'', which is based on the [[2016 Uri attack|2016 Uri terrorist attack]] and the subsequent [[2016 Indian Line of Control strike|surgical strikes]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-17 |title=Sanjay Suri on Avrodh 2 and surviving in Bollywood without giving 'Rs 100 crore hit' |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sanjay-suri-on-avrodh-2-and-surviving-in-bollywood-without-giving-rs-100-crore-hit-10804071.html |access-date=2022-07-22 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==

''[[The Times of India]]'' said that the series makes for an intense watch with its thrilling action, and praised the cast.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Avrodh: The Siege Within Season 2 Review : Works In Parts, Making For An Intense Watch With Some Thrilling Action |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/avrodh-the-siege-within/season-2/seasonreview/92356569.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' commented that ''Avrodh: The Siege Within 2'' "is a series that tries really hard to be gripping but is hurt by lack of subtlety and some questionable production values."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-24 |title=Avrodh 2 review: Abir Chatterjee's Hindi debut series is a sarkari PSA, sasti copy of Uri, Special Ops |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/avrodh-2-review-abir-chatterjee-s-hindi-debut-series-is-a-sarkari-psa-sasti-copy-of-uri-special-ops-101656048143270.html |access-date=2022-07-22 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> ''[[India Today (TV channel)|India Today]]'' praised the cinematography and background score, but termed the plot as predictable.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |last3= |first3= |title=Avrodh 2 Review: Abir Chatterjee Hindi debut makes for a gripping watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/avrodh-2-review-abir-chatterjee-hindi-debut-makes-for-a-gripping-watch-1965928-2022-06-24 |access-date=2022-07-22 |website=India Today |date= 24 June 2022|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Scroll.in]]'' lauded the action, but felt that the plot did not offer anything different.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title='Avrodh' season 2: A new plot and the same old strategy |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1026793/avrodh-season-2-the-plot-has-changed-but-the-strategy-is-familiar |access-date=2022-07-22 |website=Scroll.in |date= 24 June 2022|language=en-US}}</ref> [[The Telegraph (India)|''Telegraph India'']] commended Abir Chatterjee's performance, but criticised the lack of thrill and human element.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Abir Chatterjee shines in his Hindi OTT debut 'Avrodh: The Siege Within 2' |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/abir-chatterjee-shines-in-his-hindi-ott-debut-avrodh-the-siege-within-2/cid/1872082 |access-date=2022-07-22 |website=The Telegraph}}</ref> ''Koimoi'' gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5, and commented, "Things do get interesting partly but that doesn't negate the questionable factors."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-24 |title=Avrodh Season 2: Things Do Get Interesting Partly But That Doesn't Negate The Questionable Factors |url=https://www.koimoi.com/reviews/web-reviews/avrodh-season-2-things-do-get-interesting-partly-but-that-doesnt-negate-the-questionable-factors/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}</ref>

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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=12392458}}
*[https://www.sonyliv.com/trailer/avrodh-1000174090 ''Avrodh: The Siege Within 2'']{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on [[Sony Liv]]

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