Netflix India has just dropped a dreamy new poster for its upcoming romantic drama series The Royals, confirming its premiere date as May 9. The streaming giant teased fans with the caption: “A ziddi rajkumar meets a girlboss aamkumari Royal mess, ya shahi love story?” The show promises a compelling clash of personalities wrapped in glamour, ambition, and undeniable chemistry. With a star-studded ensemble and a storyline brimming with romantic tension, The Royals is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated series of the season.
Headlined by Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar, The Royals is directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, and written by Neha Veena Sharma. Bhumi plays Sophia Shekhar, a sharp and fearless CEO of a company named Work Potato, while Ishaan essays the role of Aviraaj Singh, a rebellious party prince who’s more than just charm and privilege. The show is produced by Pritish Nandy Communications and backed by creative minds like Rangita and Ishita Pritish Nandy.
The supporting cast is equally impressive, featuring screen legends and contemporary stars alike—Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Milind Soman, Chunky Panday, Vihaan Samat, and many others. The narrative revolves around the worlds-colliding journey of Sophia and Aviraaj as they confront personal challenges, societal expectations, and an undeniable pull towards each other. The story promises equal parts romance, drama, and a fair share of palace intrigue.
The newly revealed poster captures a tender moment between Bhumi and Ishaan, their foreheads and noses nearly touching, bathed in warm light that suggests both intimacy and tension. It’s a visual cue to the emotional undercurrents that will define the series. With its mix of modern royalty, strong female leads, and emotionally charged storytelling, The Royals seems poised to bring a fresh twist to the classic love story—streaming exclusively on Netflix from May 9.