Part 2 is often noted for its distinct tonal shift from the first installment. It is more claustrophobic, psychedelic, and tragic.

has taken over as the ruler of Wasseypur. Meanwhile, Faizal’s wife, Mohsina, and their young son, Feroz, move to Mumbai to escape the cycle of violence. The narrator, Nasir, concludes that despite the deaths of the main players, Wasseypur remains a lawless battlefield.