What Makes Kay Kay Menon Praise Neeraj Pandey's Character Development in 'Special Ops'?

Kay Kay Menon Discusses Character Depth in 'Special Ops'

Mumbai: Actor Kay Kay Menon is eagerly anticipating the launch of the new season of the acclaimed streaming series ‘Special Ops’. He has expressed admiration for the show's creator, Neeraj Pandey, highlighting his ability to develop well-rounded characters across his works.

In a recent interview, Menon emphasized that Neeraj Pandey consistently crafts compelling antagonists in films such as ‘A Wednesday’, ‘Special 26’, ‘Baby’, and ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’. With the second season of ‘Special Ops’ focusing on cyber warfare, this trend continues.

Menon remarked, “In Neeraj's scripts, the antagonist is always intricately designed. He ensures that the depth is present. When you read the script, you realize that it provides a solid foundation for the actor to build upon. The material is fully developed in the script.”

He added, “The more complex the villain, the greater the challenge for my character, Himmat Singh, and his team. It requires a certain bravery to confront such depth, creating an engaging cat-and-mouse dynamic. Everything is grand in scale.”

Previously, Menon described his method of character preparation as 'boring' yet effective.

He explained, “My approach involves immersing myself in the script without constantly overthinking it. I believe that spending time with the script leads to unique insights. It’s like waiting for a magic lamp to reveal its treasures. The script eventually becomes clear in my mind.”

Menon concluded, “I don’t focus on how to play a scene; I let it come to me naturally. Just like a skilled batsman waits for the ball to reach the bat during a test match.”

The second season of ‘Special Ops’ is scheduled to premiere on JioHotstar on July 18, 2025.