DI Ray series 2 cast sees Waterloo Road and Coronation Street stars join Parminder Nagra in new season

ITV's hit series DI Ray returns to our screens, plunging DI Rachita Ray (portrayed by Parminder Nagra) into another complex murder case. A deadly drive-by shooting outside a Birmingham hospital results in two fatalities: a young nurse and the notorious leader of a local gang.

As DI Ray scrambles to solve the case, the pressure mounts to prevent a full-blown gang war incited by retaliation from the crime boss's relatives. Excitement builds with the announcement of a second series of six episodes for DI Ray.

ITV Commissioning Editor Helen Perry expressed her enthusiasm: "Delighted that D.I. Ray will be returning to our screens for a second series. Not only is it an adrenaline-fuelled, gripping thriller, it is also a bold and unique police drama that has something to say about contemporary Britain."

"Thanks to Maya Sondhi for creating another nail-biting series, to Parminder who is spell-binding as DI Rachita Ray and to all at HTM Television for delivering another captivating series. I can't wait for viewers to watch it."

The follow-up season shall introduce new faces along with the old favourites

Taking on the role of DI Patrick Holden is actor Patrick Baladi, best known as Neil Godwin in The Office, with screen credits including Stella, Marcella, and Line of Duty to his name. Baladi found love off-screen with actress Gemma Walker, whom he married after meeting on the set of A Touch of Frost.

Anita Choudhry will be played by Dinita Gohil, a British talent renowned for her performances in Greed, The Sandman and Silent Witness.

She may also be known for her roles in Treason and The Last Train.

DC Charlene Ellis is portrayed by Witney White, who starred in Father Brown as Scarlett Streatham back in 2023. Her other credits include Holby City and Doctors.

Dave Chapman is played by Michael Socha, a 36-year-old English actor known for his roles in the films This Is England and Summer. He later starred in Being Human and Our World War.

He has a son with his former partner Faye.

Sharan Mochani is brought to life by Syreeta Kumar, a British actress who appeared in Coronation Street between March and September 2013 as DC Leslie, investigating the blaze at the Rovers. Her other notable credits include Line of Duty, Torchwood, Notes on a Scandal and Doctors.

Suzie Chapman is played by Lauren Drummond, a 36-year-old English actress known for playing Mika Grainger in Waterloo Road. She also played Chantelle Lane in Holby City and student nurse Faye Clark in the ITV Drama The Royal.

Ravinder 'Rav' Mochani is portrayed by Taha Rahim, a 43-year-old French actor who played Charles Sobhraj in The Serpent. He may also be recognised for his role in The Looming Tower.

The star is married to French actress Leila Bekhti and they have four children.

DI Ray season 2 airs on ITV on Sunday at 9pm