: Bobby Deol returns as Baba Nirala , delivering a more menacing and expressive performance as the manipulative cult leader. Critics especially praised Chandan Roy Sanyal as Bhopa Swami for his "casual cruelty" and effective portrayal as the Baba's right-hand man.

Baba Nirala becomes a central figure in state politics, with incumbent CM Sundar Lal and opposition leader Hukum Singh vying for his support to secure his massive vote bank.