The Royals Season 2 is gearing up to return to Netflix with a fresh storyline and a new leading lady. The romantic comedy-drama, headlined by Ishaan Khatter, is reportedly set to begin filming in Udaipur this week.
According to a report by Pinkvilla, Miss India 2022 Sini Shetty will join the second season as the female lead opposite Ishaan Khatter. She is reportedly replacing Bhumi Pednekar, who led the first season alongside Ishaan.
Sini Shetty to Lead The Royals Season 2
Sini Shetty, who represented India at the Miss World competition, has reportedly been selected after competing with several actresses, including Radhika Madan, Alaya F and Nitanshi Goel.
The actress has already completed filming for a Dharma Productions project in Kashmir. She is also a trained dancer and has reportedly previously turned down film opportunities before taking on projects with Dharma Productions and now The Royals.
Gurfateh Pirzada Joins Ishaan and Sini
The second season will reportedly introduce Gurfateh Pirzada, known for his work in Lust Stories 2, as another key character.
According to the report, Ishaan Khatter, Sini Shetty and Gurfateh Pirzada will form a love triangle, which is expected to become one of the central storylines of the new season.
What Happened in The Royals Season 1?
The first season followed Prince Aviraaj Singh, played by Ishaan Khatter, whose privileged royal life takes a dramatic turn after his father’s death leaves the family struggling with heavy debt.
To save the ancestral palace, Aviraaj joins forces with Sophia Kanmani Shekhar, a successful technology and hospitality entrepreneur played by Bhumi Pednekar. Sophia introduces the Royal BnB concept, turning the palace into a luxury destination.
The clash between traditional royalty and modern business ambitions drives the story, while family secrets and romance add further complications.
The Royals Season 2 Cast
The first season also featured Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman, Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan and Nora Fatehi in important roles. Details about which members of the original cast will return for Season 2 remain limited.
5 Key Takeaways
- The Royals Season 2 is reportedly set to begin shooting in Udaipur.
- Ishaan Khatter will reportedly return as the lead.
- Sini Shetty is expected to replace Bhumi Pednekar as the female lead.
- Gurfateh Pirzada is reportedly joining the series.
- Ishaan, Sini and Gurfateh are expected to be part of a central love triangle.
