Netflix’s romantic comedy “The Royals” is heading into its second season with a significant change behind the camera. According to the latest reports, filmmaker Jasmeet K. Reen has been roped in to direct the next installment of the Ishaan Khatter starrer, replacing him. Nupur Asthana. The development marks a new creative direction as work on Season 2 of the series gathers momentum.
Nupur Asthana walks away from the series
According to Bollywood Hungama, reports suggest that Nupur Asthana, who directed the first season alongside Priyanka Ghose, will not return for the new chapter due to prior professional commitments. Asthana is currently working with another Netflix project being produced under Ekta Kapoor’s banner. While moving on to another assignment, Priyanka Ghose is expected to continue her involvement with ‘The Royals’.Jasmeet K. Reen, who won widespread praise for his directorial debut “Darlings”, will now oversee the next phase of the romantic drama. The filmmaker made a big impression with ‘Darlings’, which starred Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah and others. Vijay Varma. The dark comedy-drama was praised by critics and audiences alike, establishing Reen as one of the industry’s most promising storytellers. With him taking over, viewers can expect a new creative approach to the world of ‘The Royals’.
‘The Royals’ season 2 pre-production in full swing
The makers are said to have already started preparations for the 2nd season. According to industry buzz, pre-production is currently underway, with principal photography expected to begin in July 2026. While the plot details remain under wraps, the team is actively working on the next installment.
Bhumi Pednekar The exit sparks speculation
The change in direction comes amid reports that Bhumi Pednekar, who starred opposite Ishaan Khatter in the first season, which may not return for Season 2. While there has been no official confirmation from the makers, industry reports have linked his departure to a larger creative overhaul taking place within the series. If true, the second season could see significant changes both on-screen and behind-the-scenes.
Jasmeet K. Reen’s busy lineup continues
Apart from ‘The Royals’, Jasmeet K. Reen is also attached to another high-profile project. The filmmaker will direct a period drama based on the life of legendary actress Madhubala. The film is backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and is expected to star ‘Dhurandhar’ actor Sara Arjun. Reports also suggest that Reen plans to wrap up work on “The Royals” season 2 before focusing on the Madhubala biopic later this year.
A new episode of “The Royals”.
With the arrival of a new director and reports of casting changes, it seems that ‘The Royals’ season 2 is entering a transformative phase. While fans await official announcements from Netflix, recent developments indicate that the show’s next outing may be quite different from its debut season.
