Netflix India’s romantic comedy series The Royals is set to undergo a significant creative makeover in its second season. According to an exclusive report by Variety India, filmmaker Jasmeet K. Reen has been brought on board to direct the upcoming season of the Ishaan Khatter-led show.
Darlings fame Jasmeet K. Reign to replace Nupur Asthana as director of The Royals Season 2: Report
Rein, who made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film darlings Nupur will take over the responsibility of direction from Asthana in 2022. Asthana, who directed the first season with Priyanka Ghosh, is understood to have stepped away from the project due to prior commitments. She is currently working on another Netflix series backed by Ekta Kapoor’s production banner. Priyanka Ghosh is expected to continue her association with the Royals.
Reportedly, pre-production on the second season is currently underway, with filming likely to begin in July 2026.
This change in direction comes soon after reports that Bhumi S. Pednekar, who played the lead role opposite Ishaan Khatter in the first season, will not be returning for the next chapter. It has been speculated that his exit is linked to a broader creative restructuring of the series.
Reen got recognition darlingsStarring Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma, it received widespread critical acclaim upon release. She is also attached to direct a period drama based on the life of legendary actress Madhubala. The project, backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, will reportedly release stalwart Actress Sara Arjun is in the lead role.
According to reports, Reign is expected to complete the shooting of The Royals S2 before starting work on the Madhubala biopic later this year.
