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Netflix’s ‘The Royals’ Set for Global Premiere on May 9

The Indian romantic-comedy blends palace intrigue, modern satire, and AI-driven themes, starring Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter.

(L to R) Ishaan Khatter as Aviraaj Singh, Vihaan Samat as Digvijay Singh, Jagdish Rajpurohit as Girdhari , Sakshi Tanwar as Padmaja, Kavya Trehan as Divyaranjini Singh, Zeenat Aman as Maji in Netflix India's "The Royals."
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Overview

  • ‘The Royals’ is an eight-episode Netflix series featuring Bhumi Pednekar as a self-made CEO and Ishaan Khatter as a reluctant prince.
  • The plot follows the duo’s efforts to transform a royal haveli into a luxury B&B, blending romance, comedy, and family drama.
  • Created by Rangita and Ishita Pritish Nandy, the show explores themes of privilege, power dynamics, and responsible AI use.
  • Positioned as a modern-day mix of ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ the series aims to appeal to both Indian and global audiences.
  • All episodes will stream exclusively on Netflix starting May 9, with the series filmed on location at Udaipur’s historic City Palace.