Bhumi Pednekar to be out of The Royals Season 2? Here’s what we know
Bhumi Pednekar is reportedly opting out of season 2 of The Royals, as producers plan to shift the focus from romance to the world of the royal family and the big palace. Reports suggest that the decision is purely based on the story, with no differences of opinion between Bhumi and the team.
Bhumi Pednekar is reportedly walking away from the second season Royals Because the makers are planning to take the story in a new direction. While the series was renewed soon after its release, reports suggest that the upcoming season will focus more on the dynamics of the royal family and the palace rather than the romance between Bhumi and Ishaan Khatter’s characters.
according to a mid-day According to the report, the producers are now expanding the larger universe of the series rather than continuing the unresolved love story of season one.
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A source close to the production dismissed speculations of any differences between Bhumi and the team and said that the creative change was entirely based on the story.
“When you do romance, that’s the story that moves forward. When the show came on, what resonated with the audience was the world of the family, Ishaan, Sakshi, Zeenat and others. RoyalsWhich feels different. We left season one on an unresolved romance. No decision was taken to take it forward. There was no fight with the land. “The makers are letting the story progress organically in the second season,” the source told the news portal.
If reports are to be believed, the next chapter will continue to explore the royal house and its internal dynamics, while the romantic angle may take a back seat.
Meanwhile, Bhumi is reportedly moving towards more intensive and layered projects. The actor is said to be in discussions for a courtroom drama backed by the producers RightWhich includes Yami Gautam.
He is also rumored to be a part of Imran Khan’s comeback project for Netflix, which has reportedly been in development for some time. Apart from this, work is also expected to start on the land. swamp 2It’s supposed to be a sequel that matches the darker storytelling space it’s gravitated toward recently.
Bhumi had earlier talked about the criticism she received for her performance Royals After releasing in May 2025. during an interview with Hollywood Reporter IndiaThe actor admitted that the backlash and trolling deeply affected him and he had to take a nine-month break from acting. He shared that while some of the criticism was harsh, some of the feedback also helped him re-evaluate his choices.
Produced by Priyanka Ghosh and Nupur Asthana and written by Neha Veena Sharma, Royals It revolves around a struggling royal family trying to restore their legacy by converting their ancestral palace into a luxury resort. The cast also includes Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Vihaan Samat, Dino Morea and Milind Soman.