The Royals, a new Indian series from Netflix released in May 2025, quickly won over audiences with its engaging mix of romantic comedy, family drama and palace intrigue. The plot revolves around the unlikely romance between Aviraaj Singh (Ishaan Khatter), a crown prince (maharaja) of a royal family in financial crisis, and Sophia Kanmani Shekhar (Bhumi Pednekar), an ambitious CEO of the startup WorkPotato.
The plot revolves around the unlikely romance between Aviraaj Singh (Ishaan Khatter), a crown prince from a royal family in financial crisis, and Sophia Kanmani Shekhar (Bhumi Pednekar), an ambitious CEO of the startup WorkPotato. The encounter between the two, marked by opposite personalities — he, charming and tied to traditions; she, visionary and independent —, triggers a love story full of challenges. The series explores the clash between the aristocratic "old royalty" and the "new royalty" of entrepreneurs, addressing themes such as privilege, power and modernity.
In addition to the central romance, Royals delves into family secrets and scandals. The end of the first season leaves explosive cliffhangers, such as the revelation that Aviraaj may be an illegitimate son, threatening his position as heir, and the double life of the late King Yuvanath, who had an affair with the historian Maurice. These elements, coupled with the power struggles and Sophia’s struggle to rebuild her career after losing her position as CEO, create a rich backdrop for a potential second season.
The stellar cast is led by Bhumi Pednekar, Ishaan Khatter and Sakshi Tanwar, with guest appearances by Zeenat Aman, Vihaan Samat, Milind Soman and Nora Fatehi.
I bought a fancy outfit to celebrate the series' success.
