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The Royals - Netflix (2025)

 

The Royals is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama series that premiered on Netflix on May 9, 2025. Created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy, the show blends romance, ambition, and betrayal in a modern-day royal setting.





Plot Summary

The story follows Maharaj Aviraaj "Fizzy" Singh, the heir to a financially struggling royal family in Morpur, India. His family’s ancestral palace is on the brink of collapse, and their once-glorious legacy is fading fast. Enter Sophia Kanmani Shekhar, a self-made entrepreneur and CEO of Work Potato, a hospitality startup.

Sophia, known for her sharp business acumen, sees an opportunity to revive the palace as a luxury resort. However, her clash of ideologies with Aviraaj—who is deeply rooted in tradition—creates tension, humor, and undeniable chemistry. As they navigate their opposing worlds, sparks fly, leading to a whirlwind romance that is both chaotic and charming.

Characters & Cast

  • Ishaan Khatter as Maharaj Aviraaj "Fizzy" Singh – The reluctant royal struggling to modernize his family's legacy.
  • Bhumi Pednekar as Sophia Kanmani Shekhar – A fierce entrepreneur determined to prove herself in the business world.
  • Sakshi Tanwar as Maharani Padmaja "Paddy" Singh – The matriarch of the royal family.
  • Zeenat Aman as Rajmata Maji Saheba Bhagyashree Devi – The wise and regal grandmother.
  • Vihaan Samat as Yuvaraj Digvijay "Diggy" Singh – Aviraaj’s younger brother.
  • Kavya Trehan as Yuvarani Divyaranjini "Jinnie" Singh – Aviraaj’s sister.
  • Udit Arora as Kunal Mehta – Sophia’s ex and CFO of Work Potato.
  • Nora Fatehi as Ayesha Dhondi – Aviraaj’s ex-girlfriend.
  • Dino Morea as Nawab Salauddin "Salad" Khan – A rival royal.
  • Milind Soman as Former Maharaj Yuvanath Singh – Aviraaj’s father.



                

Themes & Reception

The show explores themes of legacy vs. modernity, love vs. duty, and ambition vs. tradition. While its lavish production design and Khatter’s performance were praised, critics found the storyline lacking originality. Despite mixed reviews, The Royals trended in Netflix’s Global Top 10 for non-English TV shows across 58 countries.





Season 2 Announcement

On May 28, 2025, Netflix officially confirmed The Royals Season 2, promising more drama, intrigue, and glamour. Fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Aviraaj and Sophia’s tumultuous love story.



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