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Prime Video commissions ‘Call Me Bae’ for second season

Since its premiere on 6th September, Prime Video has announced that the second season of ‘Call Me Bae’ is officially in production.

The show has captivated audiences across age groups and become a part of the cultural zeitgeist. The series has reached audiences wide and deep, having been viewed in over 165 countries worldwide. ‘Call Me Bae’ has ranked #1 in the India top 10 list in India since its launch and featured among the top 10 trending titles on Prime Video in 50+ countries including the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa and many more on its launch weekend.

“It’s been truly amazing to witness the overwhelming love and appreciation that ‘Call Me Bae’ has received,” said Nikhil Madhok, head of originals, Prime Video India. “Encouraged by the response, we have commissioned development for season 2 and to embark on the next chapter of Bae’s journey alongside her tribe.”

“From the very beginning, our vision for ‘Call Me Bae’ was to create a series that sparks light-hearted yet meaningful conversations, and brings characters that resonate with our audience,” continued Madhok. “We’re excited to see the impact the series has had, with admiration pouring in from India and beyond. The show’s perfect blend of humor, wit, and heartfelt emotion has connected with viewers in ways that have left us thankful.”

“We’re stoked to announce that we’re working on developing the second season of ‘Call Me Bae’,” shared producer Karan Johar. “The first season has been a game-changer for us, and we’re grateful for all the love and appreciation it has garnered from audiences across the globe. It’s been an absolute privilege to be a part of this journey, seeing the show go from script to screen and finally revel in immense love from viewers. The love Ananya, Collin, Ishita and the rest of the cast have received has been a true joy to witness. The series is a testament of our long-standing partnership with Prime Video and our shared commitment to delivering content that is entertaining and engaging. We’re genuinely excited to delve deeper into the characters and their stories, and we’re positive that the second season will be more Bae-misaal than before!”

“The success of our first season on Prime Video has been truly remarkable. We’re over the moon to have created something that has resonated with viewers across demographics.” said Apoorva Mehta. “We’re fully committed to continuing the momentum with the second season of ‘Call Me Bae’. The team at Dharmatic Entertainment is thrilled and is working hard to develop new character arcs and storylines for the upcoming season. I know I speak for the entire cast and crew of the series when I say we can’t wait to share more about Bae and her unique world with the audience.”

“I’m still in awe of the response we’ve received for the first season of ‘Call Me Bae’, which has been an absolute labor of love for us from the word go.” said Somen Mishra. “With Prime Video’s global reach, it is truly gratifying to see how audiences from across countries have fallen in love with Bae and her gang! Seeing this story go from concept to completion has been a truly rewarding experience. I’m grateful to Ishita, Collin, Ananya and the rest of the cast who have been the life and soul of ‘Call Me Bae’ and I’m thrilled we’ve dived right back in for the second season.”

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