The first season of yes Studios' series was adapted by Applause Entertainment as 'Tanaav' and premiered in November 2022.
India-based Applause Entertainment has secured the format rights for the second season of the Israeli thriller series, Fauda, from yes Studios.
Produced by Applause Entertainment, the first season of Fauda adapted as Tanaav premiered on SonyLIV in November 2022.
Set against the backdrop of Kashmir, Tanaav tells the story of a Special Task Group and weaves tightly knit action with the emotional stories of compelling characters caught up in the fight against terrorism in the region. Season one of Tanaav featured an Indian cast, including Manav Vij, Sumit Kaul, Rajat Kapoor, and Shashank Arora. The series was directed by Sudhir Mishra and co-directed by Sachin MamtaKrishn.
Details about season two will be made available in due course.
Commenting on the deal, Sharon Levi, Managing Director of yes Studios, said: “We are thrilled that our relationship with Applause Entertainment will continue and are excited that this extension to the format deal will ensure a return for Tanaav. Fauda was our first big global hit and Tanaav its first local adaptation.
“It was very important for us to work with the right partner, one that could deftly cover differing perspectives in a highly complex situation and create interesting and relevant characters anchored in its own unique local setting and circumstances. The Applause Entertainment team did all this brilliantly, and we can’t wait to see what they have planned for season two.”
Sameer Nair, Managing Director, Applause Entertainment added: “We’re honoured to extend our partnership with yes Studios after the resounding success of Tanaav Season One. The teams at Applause and Sony LIV are pumped as we set out to craft an even more gripping tale for our audience with a season two. Stay tuned for an extraordinary tale of courage, conflict, and camaraderie as we embark on this exciting new adventure.”
Fauda, a series that delves into the world of elite Israeli undercover agents, was created by Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz. The show has garnered numerous awards, including the Best Series accolade at the Israeli Academy TV Awards, and has received critical acclaim from media outlets worldwide. It is produced by L. Benasuly Productions and yes TV, with yes Studios handling distribution of the series and its format, Fauda.
