Prime Video Sets September Premiere for 'Rise & Fall' Season 2, Announces Initial Cast
The reality competition series hosted by Virender Sehwag will return for a second season on Prime Video and MX Player, with 15 contestants competing over 42 days. The first four participants revealed are Swara Bhasker, Shehzad Poonawalla, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, and Karan Patel. New episodes will be released daily and available free of charge.
The second season of “Rise & Fall” brings a fresh batch of 15 contestants into a 42-day competition, with daily episode drops on both Prime Video and the MX Player Android app. The show’s free-access model on MX Player, now rebranded as MX Player by Prime Video, extends its reach beyond Prime’s subscription base. Banijay Asia produces the series, which is hosted by former cricketer Virender Sehwag. The initial cast announcement highlights a mix of entertainment and public figures, including actress Swara Bhasker, political commentator Shehzad Poonawalla, television stars Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Karan Patel. The remaining 11 participants remain undisclosed, building anticipation ahead of the September premiere.
This announcement could broaden the reality-competition audience in India by pairing a well-known sports host with a diverse cast and a free streaming option. Daily releases may encourage habitual viewing, potentially boosting engagement for Prime Video’s ad-supported tier. The mix of celebrities from different fields could spark public conversation and social media buzz, though its lasting cultural impact will depend on contestant dynamics and viewer retention across the six-week run.