Muzammil Ibrahim confirms return in ‘Special Ops 3’, praises Neeraj Pandey’s ‘amazing’ professionalism: ‘People wanted to see more of me’
Muzammil Ibrahim is heading into a particularly busy stretch of his career, juggling his role in Salman Khan‘s upcoming ‘SVC63’ alongside the next chapter of his popular spy thriller franchise. The actor has now confirmed that ‘Special Ops 3’ is expected to go on floors soon, generating fresh anticipation among fans of the JioHotstar series.
‘Special Ops 3’ set to begin filming
Speaking to Mid-Day, Ibrahim confirmed that the team will soon return to the sets of Special Ops, crediting the show for significantly expanding his reach as an actor. He also revealed that creator-director Neeraj Pandey had personally shared encouraging audience feedback with him after the second season aired. “We will be on Special Ops sets soon. The show introduced me to a wider audience. After season two, Neeraj sir told me that they received feedback that people wanted to see more of me. I hope that the team makes a note of it and I get to see more of [my character],” he said. His comments hint that his character, undercover agent Avinash, could get a more substantial arc in the upcoming season, though the makers are yet to reveal specific storyline details.
Muzammil Ibrahim praises Neeraj Pandey
Ibrahim also spoke warmly about his experience working with Neeraj Pandey, highlighting the level of professionalism the filmmaker and his team bring to the production. “Working with Neeraj sir is a different experience altogether. The professionalism the man and his team bring to the table is amazing,” he said, underlining the strong working relationship that has developed across the franchise.
What happened in ‘Special Ops 2’?
The second season of Special Ops featured Kay Kay Menon in the lead role, alongside Karan Tacker, Vinay Pathak and Muzammil Ibrahim. The season premiered on JioHotstar in July 2025, continuing the franchise’s signature blend of espionage, covert operations and high-stakes investigations. With production on the next instalment now confirmed to be approaching, further details about the returning cast and storyline are expected to surface as filming gets underway.
Muzammil Ibrahim’s work with Salman Khan
Alongside ‘Special Ops 3’, Ibrahim is also currently part of Salman Khan’s upcoming film, known by its working title ‘SVC63’. The actor recently opened up about the experience of sharing the screen with the superstar, adding yet another major project to an already packed lineup. ‘Special Ops 3’s release date and official OTT premiere have not yet been announced, with the series set to stream on JioHotstar once ready.
