Randeep Hooda: Sustaining a character over long OTT schedules can get tedious
TNN / May 15, 2026, 10:00 (IST)
Randeep Hooda is returning as Inspector Avinash Mishra in the second season of Inspector Avinash, inspired by the life of a Uttar Pradesh police officer who fought organised crime in the late 1990s. The actor opens up about the challenges of slipping back into the role after a long break caused by the pandemic, especially since the two seasons were filmed together across a 150-day schedule. Randeep also discusses preparing for the character by closely observing the real Inspector Avinash, while reflecting on the physical and emotional endurance required for long-format OTT storytelling compared to films.