Netflix has dropped the much-anticipated trailer of 'The Royals', a modern romantic comedy starring ishaan khatter and Bhumi Pednekar.
The Royals Trailer: Netflix has dropped the much-anticipated trailer of 'The Royals', a modern romantic comedy starring ishaan khatter and Bhumi Pednekar that promises a sparkling mix of palace intrigue, ambitious dreams, and emotional fireworks.
Set in the fictional princely town of Morpur, the series introduces viewers to a royal family on the brink of financial ruin and a no-nonsense CEO with a plan — and possibly, a budding romance. ishaan plays Aviraaj Singh, a reluctant polo-loving prince, while Bhumi steps into the role of Sophia kanmani Shekhar, a driven and self-made businesswoman tasked with reviving a crumbling royal estate. What starts as a calculated business arrangement soon spirals into a whirlwind of egos, flirtations, and family drama.
Bhumi Pednekar on her role in The Royals
Reflecting on her role, Bhumi shared, “Playing Sophia felt like stepping into a world that’s both aspirational and deeply relatable. She’s fierce, ambitious, and emotionally honest — qualities I’ve always been drawn to. I’m glad I could collaborate with Netflix and pritish nandy Communications for The Royals and extremely grateful that they brought this series to life — I hope people have as much fun watching it as we did making it.”
Ishaan Khatter on his role
Ishaan echoed the excitement, calling the project a wild ride: “To share the screen with such legendary and accomplished actors has been inspiring and a joy. This marks my second collaboration with Netflix globally and my first with Netflix India, and it has been an adventure yet again. The Royals is a fresh, modern-day rom-com — zany, unpredictable, and packed with surprises.”
He added, “Maharaja Aviraaj is the most frustratingly charming character I’ve essayed and I hope the audience enjoys him as much as I enjoyed playing the role.”
Zeenat Aman on her role
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman, who plays a key role in the ensemble cast, may have missed the trailer launch but expressed her gratitude in a heartfelt note. “I find myself as passionate as ever about embracing new roles and opportunities. The Royals has been both refreshing and creatively fulfilling,” she said, thanking the creators for including her in the project.
About The Royals
Directed by priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, and penned by Neha Veena Sharma, the show is produced by pritish nandy Communications. Creators Rangita and ishita pritish nandy — known for their sharp and witty storytelling — have brought together a vibrant ensemble that includes Zeenat Aman, sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Milind Soman, Chunky Panday, Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Sumukhi Suresh, Udit Arora, Lisa Mishra, and Luke Kenny.
'The Royals' will begin streaming on May 9 exclusively on Netflix.
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