We always keep saying how great Hollywood is, that there’s nothing like Hollywood, and that Indian cinema can never be like it. But we forget that we have a treasure so powerful that Hollywood’s stories look like nothing in comparison. Our mythology and history—call it whatever you want—whenever turned into cinema, it literally gives you goosebumps. Asur 2 web-series is one such show that makes even Hollywood feel like a child’s play. The reason is its unique and completely different subject. It’s directly connected to a terrifying demon from history and mythology.
Cast
- Riddhi Dogra
- Barun Sobti
- Arshad Warsi
- Anupriya Goenka
- Vishesh Bansal
- Abhishek Chauhan
- Gaurav Arora
- Amey Wagh
- Sharib Hashmi
- Meiyang Chang
- Aditya Lal
- Pawan Chopra
- Sunayna Baile
- Bondip Sarma
- Anvita Sudarshan
- Ekta Tiwari
- Deepak Qazir
- Taranjit Kaur
- Nishank Verma
- Rajiv Kachroo
- Devyansh Tapuriah
- Bhawsheel Singh Sahni
- Archak Chhabra
- Jayant Raina
- Pranita Rajan
- Vikky Kumar
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Release Date
1 June 2023
Genre
- Crime
- Mythology
- Thriller
- Mystery
- Drama
Rating
4.5 / 5
Overview
In Asur 2, every episode feels like an illusion. What you see isn’t what’s really happening, and what’s going to happen is never shown until it does. I just need a minute to tell you a short story that will help you understand what Asur is, who he is, and why he exists. You may have heard or read about the Samudra Manthan—the ocean churning—where demons stood on one side and gods on the other.
Both were waiting to extract the amrit, the nectar of immortality. Everyone wanted to drink it to become immortal. But before that, a deadly poison called Halahal came out. Lord Vishnu already knew this would happen but told no one. Both demons and gods were scared of the poison. Then Lord Shiva drank it, and Goddess Parvati, taking the form of Shakti, stopped it in his throat.
But during all this, a few drops of the Halahal poison fell into the mouth of a demon named Kali. His body was destroyed, but when the nectar came out, a few drops of it fell into the ocean, reviving Kali. However, his body didn’t return completely. It is believed that in this age, Kali is slowly returning to physical form and is controlling human minds. He will make people do bad things, turn them against each other, corrupt the good, and bring destruction everywhere. There will be famine, nothing left to eat, and we’ll survive only by eating plants. That’s when Lord Vishnu will take his tenth avatar—Kalki—to destroy Kali and end this era.
Why did I tell you all this? Because the villain in Asur 2 series believes he is the avatar of Kali. Understanding his mindset is crucial to enjoying the show. He is determined to push this world toward its end as quickly as possible so that Lord Vishnu is forced to appear in his Kalki avatar. And do you know what his biggest weapon is? Technology. He wants to attack the human mind, after which the body becomes useless and people destroy themselves.
There are gods in this story too, who were chasing Kali in season one but failed to stop him and lost something precious in the process. But do you know the biggest twist of Asur 2? When these gods look in the mirror, they see the shadow of a demon. Let me give you a small hint—the Kalki avatar who will destroy Kali has already appeared in the show. In the first two episodes, his face passed by your eyes several times. If you noticed him, great. In season one, the biggest question was: who is the real Shubh? In Asur 2, the question becomes: who is the Kalki avatar of Lord Vishnu?
I won’t reveal too much, but this time, this Asur 2 show is based on artificial intelligence—a force that, in real life, has become one of the biggest threats to humans. It blurs the line between truth and lies and, in the wrong hands, can lead to dangerous crimes.
Usually, when a show’s first season is great, we worry that season two might ruin it. But the creators of Asur have made season two a hundred times more powerful. You might not realize it at first, but as it progresses, you’ll be amazed. They’ve brought a very special story, with intense and scary writing filled with fear, suspense, and thrill. Especially the last episode of Asur 2—it’ll leave you breathless. You’ve never seen a climax like this in Indian cinema. It’ll remind you of Joker versus Batman, nothing less.
Do you know what the show’s biggest strength is? Its fresh casting. Since there are many new actors, it’s hard to guess who is playing a major role. If it were a big actor, we’d immediately assume their character is important. But here, anyone can be positive or negative. The makers have built a brilliant web to trap the audience.
Of course, Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti have done a great job. They’ve always been underrated but talented leads. But this time, you’ll clap for the side characters. The small supporting roles make a huge impact in season two. Honestly, you won’t even focus much on acting because the story itself is the backbone. It’ll trap your mind like a maze.
Oh yes, I forgot to share some good news. Just like how season one ended with a mind-blowing question, Asur 2 ends with an even tougher one, hinting at season three. Asur is not ending. Watching all eight episodes was such a thrilling ride. A brilliant concept rooted in our history but powerful enough to change the future. Throughout all eight episodes, you’ll keep playing the guessing game. What will happen? How will it happen? Nothing is revealed until the creators decide.
Asur 2 show’s powerful writing—especially Asur’s dialogues—are very dark but leave a deep impact. Asur 2 web-series connect a normal suspense thriller with real life and leave the audience with a strong warning. The direction is so good, you’ll want to bow your head in respect. The casting of Asur 2 is fantastic, with many new, talented actors you’ll end up becoming fans of. This is what real Indian cinema looks like.
Lastly, let me remind you again—the first two episodes are slow. The real game begins in the last two. So be patient. Good things take time. And this time, the reward for your patience will be sweet. That’s a promise.