Netflix has just dropped the news every Indian entertainment fan has been waiting for: The Royals Season 2 is officially happening.

The streaming giant took to Instagram on Monday with a short-but-sweet post featuring the show’s leads, Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar, alongside a caption that left no room for doubt: “A new season is in the works.” The announcement instantly sent social media into meltdown mode, with #TheRoyalsS2 trending across India within hours.

For the uninitiated, The Royals — produced by Pritish Nandy Communications and backed by Netflix India — is a glossy, high-society drama that follows the collision of old money and new ambition. Season 1 centered on Ishaan Khatter as Krish Malhotra, a self-made tech billionaire with zero interest in tradition, and Bhumi Pednekar as Princess Meera Devi, the modern face of one of India’s oldest royal families. What starts as a hostile takeover bid turns into a deliciously complicated romance, complete with boardroom battles, palace intrigue, and enough designer wardrobe moments to make any fashion account jealous.

The first season, which dropped earlier this year, quickly became one of Netflix India’s most-watched original series of 2025, racking up millions of hours viewed in its opening week alone. Critics praised the show’s sharp writing, the crackling chemistry between Khatter and Pednekar, and its unapologetic embrace of opulence — think Succession meets Bridgerton with a Mumbai-Pali Hill twist.

While Netflix has kept plot details for Season 2 tightly under wraps, sources close to the production tell us that the new episodes will dive deeper into the fallout from Season 1’s jaw-dropping finale. Without spoiling anything for latecomers, let’s just say a certain engagement announcement and a hostile merger left both the Malhotra and Devi empires on very shaky ground. Expect more corporate warfare, family secrets, and — if the teaser image is any indication — even steamier moments between the two leads.

Ishaan Khatter, who earned rave reviews for his intense portrayal of the ruthless yet charming Krish, posted a single crown emoji on his Instagram story minutes after the announcement, while Bhumi Pednekar shared the official Netflix post with the caption “Round 2… let’s go 👑.” The internet, predictably, lost its collective mind.

Fans have already started speculating about potential returning cast members. Ujjwal Chopra, who stole scenes as the cunning patriarch of the Devi family, is reportedly in talks to reprise his role, while Saif Ali Khan is rumored to make a cameo as a distant royal cousin with his own agenda. Nothing confirmed yet, but the rumor mill is working overtime.

Filming for The Royals Season 2 is expected to begin in early 2026, with locations spanning Mumbai, Udaipur, and London. Director duo Raj & DK (of The Family Man and Farzi fame) are said to be returning to helm several episodes, ensuring the same slick, binge-worthy pace that made Season 1 such a hit.

The announcement comes at a time when Netflix is doubling down on big-budget Indian originals. With the success of shows like Heeramandi, Guns & Gulaabs, and now The Royals, the platform is clearly betting big on lavish, star-driven dramas that blend desi glamour with global appeal.

As one excited fan commented on Netflix India’s post: “Old money vs new money round 2? Take my money already.” Another wrote, “Ishaan and Bhumi’s chemistry carried Season 1 on its back — give them all the awards in Season 2.”

While no official release date has been set, industry insiders predict The Royals Season 2 will land on Netflix sometime in late 2026 or early 2027. Until then, fans are already planning rewatch parties and dissecting every frame of the announcement teaser for clues.

One thing is certain: the battle for power, love, and legacy is far from over. The crowns are coming back — and they’re sharper than ever.