The streaming series Khakee: The Bihar Chapter will be returning for a second season, the makers announced on Tuesday.

The show revolves around a cop-criminal chase set against the backdrop of Bihar. It was directed by Bhav Dhulia and created by Neeraj Pandey. The series’ first season starred Karan Tacker, Avinash Tiwary and Abhimanyu Singh.

With this Neeraj’s Friday Storytellers LLP has also entered into a creative partnership with Netflix. They will collaborate on multiple projects across films and series.

The second season of Khakee will be the first series out of the deal.

Neeraj said in a statement: "Working with Netflix has been a rewarding experience that has opened up boundless possibilities. Their passion for storytelling aligns well with my vision. Our journey together so far has been incredible and I’m confident that our extended collaboration will bring forth more local stories from the heartland of India to a wider audience both within the nation and globally.”

Monika Shergill, vice-president - Content, at Netflix India, said: “Partnering with a visionary filmmaker like Neeraj Pandey helps us to push the boundaries of storytelling and bring defining entertainment to our audiences. With his unique style and ability to bring captivating narratives to screens, I’m looking forward to seeing what future fan favourites we can create together.”