KOTA FACTORY SEASON 2 TO PREMIERE ON NETFLIX

~Catch season 1 of Kota Factory on Netflix while you wait for the new season to release~

Mumbai, 30 August, 2021: Dedication, hard-work, undying friendship and the ultimate mentor - that’s what season 1 of Kota Factory gave us. The show that is built around the trials and tribulations of preparing to get into one of India’s most prestigious institutions is back for a second season - and this time, on Netflix!

Season 1 of Kota Factory, which is also available on Netflix as of August 27th, gave audiences a look into the lives of incredibly relatable characters who went on to become their absolute favorites. Whether it was Vaibhav, Uday, Shivangi, Meena or Jeetu Bhaiyya, each of them strung heartstrings throughout.

Starring Jitendra Kumar, Mayur More, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Ahsaas Channa, Revathi Pillai and Urvi Sing, the second season of Kota Factory is set to premiere on Netflix on the 24th of September, 2021. It will follow the life of Vaibhav, a young student on his journey to Maheshwari - one of Kota’s leading training institutes, and how he tries to balance his friendships, his relationship with his mentor and the looming pressure of getting into IIT.

Speaking about season 2 of the series, Raghav Subbu said, “As a director, I try to create stories that inspire and enthrall audiences throughout. Season 2 of Kota Factory will chronicle the journey of students at Kota and the struggles they face on a daily basis, which will make it more engaging and realistic.The compelling story and spectacular performances will keep the audience intrigued. I’m really excited to share the epic content with the diverse audience of Netflix”

Tanya Bami, Director, International Originals, Netflix India, said, “We are excited to bring back the favourite characters, Vaibhav, Uday, Shivangi, Meena and Jeetu Bhaiyya in the second season of Kota Factory on Netflix. Just like the previous season, this season too is rich with authenticity and relatability of college life, the choices and struggles of the youth not just in Kota, but everywhere in the country too.”

Netflix brings to audiences a heartwarming tale of struggle, friendship and competition with Kota Factory. Binding together some of the finest talent from the industry, the series is produced by The Viral Fever - Catch all the episodes of the first season on Netflix as you gear up for the premiere of Season 2!

Stay tuned as Kota Factory makes its way to your screens on September 24, only on Netflix!

Producer: Arunabh Kumar, The Viral Fever
Director: Raghav Subbu
Showrunner: Raghav Subbu, Shreyansh Pandey
Writers: Saurabh Khanna, Abhishek Yadav, Puneet Batra, Manoj Kalwani
Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Mayur More, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Ahsaas Channa, Revathi Pillai, Urvi Singh
Supervising Producer: Shivani Sinha
Creative Producer: Prerna Sharma

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About TVF:

Started a decade ago, The Viral Fever (TVF) is an online Youtube channel which has now successfully turned into a full-fledged media house, tapping into the audience’s need for great digital content-- giving it to them in their own unique ways, hence, passionately trying to lead the industry with their stories-- one-of-a-kind, relatable and true to the land. After delivering the most viral videos online, TVF satisfyingly managed to release India's first web series, Permanent Roommates, in 2014 followed by, as we can safely say so, their magnum opus, The Pitchers, whose second season is till-date-most-awaited. TVF Tripling, The Aam Aadmi Family, Bachelors, FLAMES, Yeh Meri Family, College Romance, Kota Factory, Hostel Daze, Gullak, Panchayat, Aspirants etc. are some of the most prestigious works coming from them-- landing on the biggest platforms-- each one having its own audience-- in huge numbers-- sending love across-- as TVF sends it to them through their work while they carry on with the Lights- Camera and Experiment. The only dream they saw was to create great stories for the screen and it’s rightly said that they’re by far the luckiest to have been living the dream for all these years now.

About Kota Factory:

Kota Factory, the first black and white web series of India, revolves around Kota – its students, its people and its coaching industry. The show depicts this universe through the eyes of Vaibhav, a vulnerable teenager, and Jeetu Bhaiya, a modern-day Dronacharya. The show captures the melancholic life of Indian students who prepare for competitive exams. In this season, will Vaibhav move onto greener pastures, leaving behind Jeetu Bhaiya, his friends and his love interest.

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