The Royals trailer: Ishaan Khatter-Bhumi Pednekar’s chemistry is ok, but we are in for Zeenat Aman

The trailer for Netflix’s The Royals is here — offering a first glimpse into the grand but fading city of Morpur, where an endearing prince and a determined CEO are forced to team up, and maybe fall in love. What begins as a business deal between a crumbling royal family and a sharp, sassy, self-made CEO quickly unravels into a rollercoaster of romance, comedy, and a whole lot of drama.

The Royals stars Ishaan Khatter as Aviraaj Singh, a reluctant, polo-playing new-age Rajkumar, and Bhumi Pednekar as ‘Aam Kumari’ Sophia Kanmani Shekhar, a fiercely driven CEO with dreams bigger than any palace. As they join forces to transform Morpur’s struggling haveli and its quirky residents into a luxury Bed and Breakfast experience, their clash of egos and ambitions sparks a whirlwind of flirtation, family feuds, and high-stakes frenzy.

Watch the trailer here:

At the trailer launch event, Bhumi Pednekar said, “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 added, “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. I can’t wait for audiences to dive into the world of Morpur and binge it all! There’s a lot of love, drama, humour — something for everyone. 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.”

Although unable to attend the trailer launch, Zeenat Aman reflected on her illustrious career spanning decades through a video message. “I find myself as passionate as ever about embracing new roles and opportunities. ‘The Royals’ has been both refreshing and creatively fulfilling. Collaborating with vibrant young talents, brimming with energy and fresh perspectives, ensured that every moment on set was lively and engaging. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Pritish Nandy Communications and Netflix for bringing this extraordinary tale of romance, and for including me in this project,” she said.

Directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, written by Neha Veena Sharma, and produced under the banner of Pritish Nandy Communications, ‘The Royals’ is created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy.

Rounding out this royal ride is a stellar ensemble, including 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. It will stream on Netflix from May 9.