Pankaj Tripathi on planning second season of Perfect Family: ‘The encouragement from viewers motivated us’

Pankaj Tripathi

Attribute it to beginner's luck or Pankaj Tripathi's knack for finding meaningful stories, but the actor's maiden production Perfect Family has become widely popular. Buoyed by the response to the Gulshan Devaiah, Girija Oak, and Neha Dhupia-led series, the makers have kicked off work on the second season.

For Tripathi, who has produced the family dramedy along with Ajay Rai, the series' success holds immense emotional value. Confirming to mid-day that the second season is in the works, he shared, "As this was my debut production, seeing the audience embrace the story and its message means a lot. I am happy to extend my support for the next season as well. The love and encouragement from viewers have motivated us to plan the second season, and we look forward to bringing an even more impactful chapter." The cast, script, and production timelines are expected to be locked by January 2026.

A still from ‘Perfect Family'

Revolving around a modern family that seeks therapy after the youngest member suffers a panic attack, Perfect Family is streaming on YouTube, with the first two episodes available to viewers free of cost. Bringing it to the platform over popular OTT streamers was a conscious decision, considering the show highlights the importance of mental health - a subject that, Tripathi said, should reach audiences across geographies, languages, and economic backgrounds. "YouTube is a democratic medium, and stories should belong to everyone," he added.