Kohrra Season 2 Review: Mona Singh’s Powerhouse Performance Meets Barun Sobti’s Quiet Brilliance

Kohrra Season 2 Review: A Mona Singh Tour de Force and Barun Sobti’s Subtle Masterclass

Violence in Kohrra Season 2 is rarely loud. It doesn’t depend on bloodshed or dramatic background scores. Instead, it lingers in silences  in the terrified recoil of a bonded labourer, in a grieving mother staring at the motorcycle that killed her son, in the aftermath of a road accident. The brutality is implied rather than shown, and that restraint is what makes Netflix’s haunting police procedural so deeply affecting.

The second season thrives on emotional undercurrents. The creators understand that true horror often lies in consequences, not spectacle. Every moment feels lived-in, layered with pain that refuses to erupt but quietly devastates. It is grim storytelling, yet executed with such sensitivity that it becomes compelling rather than overwhelming.

Barun Sobti returns as ASI Amarpal Garundi, now transferred from his hometown and working under SI Dhanwant, played by the formidable Mona Singh. Amarpal, newly married, carries a secret that threatens to fracture his personal life. Dhanwant, on the other hand, watches helplessly as her husband spirals into alcoholism. Their personal struggles never feel like distractions; instead, they mirror the emotional weight of the case they are investigating the murder of an NRI woman in her brother’s house.

The case unfolds through a web of fractured relationships: a broken marriage, a tense estate dispute, and a suspicious boyfriend. The writing steadily introduces suspects without overwhelming the viewer. Unlike many thrillers that rely on speed, Kohrra maintains a deliberate pace. It neither rushes nor drags. Across six episodes, the show builds atmosphere, tightens suspense, and delivers twists organically.

Mona Singh is extraordinary. She commands the screen with quiet authority, portraying Dhanwant with a blend of vulnerability and steel. It is a performance layered with emotional nuance arguably one of her finest. Barun Sobti complements her with a restrained, deeply internalised portrayal. His silences speak volumes, and his emotional conflicts simmer beneath the surface. Together, they elevate the show beyond genre conventions.

What also stands out is the authenticity of the dialogue. Entirely in Punjabi, the series feels rooted and organic. Even viewers with minimal familiarity with the language will find it accessible. That clarity stems from strong writing and storytelling that transcends linguistic barriers.

Few second seasons surpass their predecessors, but Kohrra Season 2 does so with confidence. In the league of Delhi Crime and Paatal Lok, it establishes itself as one of the finest Indian crime dramas on OTT. Haunting, restrained, and brilliantly acted, it doesn’t just continue the story it deepens it.

If the first season announced Kohrra as a serious contender in India’s crime drama landscape, the second cements its place as a show of the year frontrunner.