Darlings fame Jasmeet K. Reen replaces Nupur Asthana as director of The Royals Season 2: Report

Director Change for The Royals Season 2

Netflix India’s romantic comedy series The Royals is set to undergo a significant creative shift in its second season. Filmmaker Jasmeet K. Reen has been brought on board to direct the upcoming season of the Ishaan Khatter led show.

Reen made her directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film Darlings in 2022. She will take over directing responsibilities from Nupur Asthana, who is understood to have stepped away from the project due to prior commitments.

Pre production and Filming

Pre production on the second season is currently underway, with filming likely to begin in July 2026. The change in direction comes shortly after reports suggested that Bhumi S. Pednekar, who played the female lead opposite Ishaan Khatter in the first season, will not return for the next chapter.

Reen gained recognition with Darlings, starring Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma. She is also attached to direct a period drama based on the life of legendary actress Madhubala. Reen is expected to complete filming for The Royals S2 before beginning work on the Madhubala biopic later this year.