Ishaan Khatter has officially started shooting for the second season of Netflix’s popular romantic comedy-drama series The Royals. The actor is currently in Rajasthan for the shoot and has given fans a glimpse of his return to the world of the royal family.
Ishaan shared pictures and videos from the location on social media, including glimpses of a picturesque haveli and his horse-riding practice. Sharing the update, the actor wrote, “Lock in. Log out. See y’all on the other side.”
The post has generated curiosity among fans who have been waiting for the next chapter of the series.
Ishaan Returns as Prince Aviraaj Singh
In the first season of The Royals, Ishaan Khatter played Prince Aviraaj Singh, the charming heir of a financially struggling royal family. His character was at the centre of the story and shared a romantic relationship with Bhumi Pednekar’s Sophia.
Ishaan’s return as Aviraaj Singh is one of the major attractions of the second season. While the makers have kept details about the new storyline under wraps, his preparation for the role suggests that the character could once again have a prominent place in the narrative.
The actor’s horse-riding practice has also added to the anticipation around his royal character.
The Royals Season 2 Goes on Floors
The second season of The Royals has now officially entered production. PNC Media and Entertainment has announced the commencement of principal photography for the Netflix series.
The show is created and showrun by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy and is produced by PNC Media and Entertainment.
The first season premiered on Netflix in May 2025 and quickly attracted attention among viewers for its combination of romance, royalty, family drama and modern-day ambition.
Nora Fatehi Also Returns for Season 2
Nora Fatehi is also returning to The Royals Season 2 as Ayesha Dhondi. The actress has already started filming for the new season and recently shared glimpses from her shoot diaries.
Her return adds another familiar face to the upcoming season and is expected to continue Ayesha’s storyline from the first instalment.
The makers have not revealed the complete cast or storyline for the new season, keeping several details surrounding the plot under wraps.
What Was The Royals About?
The first season of The Royals followed a financially struggling royal family in modern-day India. The story centred on Prince Aviraaj Singh, played by Ishaan Khatter, whose family faced financial difficulties and struggled to preserve its royal legacy.
Aviraaj eventually teamed up with Sophia, a successful hospitality entrepreneur played by Bhumi Pednekar. Their partnership revolved around transforming the family’s ancestral palace into a luxury resort.
The series combined romance, family relationships, royal traditions and the clash between old-world royalty and modern entrepreneurship.
Ishaan Khatter’s Character Remains a Key Attraction
Ishaan’s portrayal of Aviraaj was one of the central elements of the first season. His character combined the traditional image of a young royal with the challenges of adapting to the modern world.
The second season is expected to explore the next chapter of Aviraaj’s journey, although specific details about his storyline have not yet been announced.
The Rajasthan shoot also provides an appropriate backdrop for the series’ royal setting, with historic locations and palaces contributing to its visual identity.
The Royals Season 1 Featured a Star-Studded Cast
The first season featured an ensemble cast that included Bhumi Pednekar, Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Vihaan Samat, Dino Morea, Milind Soman, Chunky Panday, Kavya Trehan and Udit Arora.
The combination of established actors and younger performers helped create the show's distinctive ensemble.
While some casting details for Season 2 are still awaited, Ishaan Khatter and Nora Fatehi have already confirmed their return to the series.
The Royals Became a Global Streaming Success
The first season of The Royals gained international attention after its release on Netflix. The series featured among Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Shows shortly after its premiere, giving the show a wider audience beyond India.
Its mix of Indian royalty, romance and contemporary themes helped it attract viewers interested in Indian-language streaming content.
The success of the first season created expectations for the second instalment, with fans now waiting to see how the characters and their relationships develop.
Ishaan Khatter’s Other Upcoming Project
Alongside The Royals Season 2, Ishaan Khatter is also preparing for his upcoming comedy film Jugaadu. The project is directed by Palash Vaswani, known for the popular series Gullak, and stars Tania opposite Ishaan.
With The Royals now on floors, the actor has a busy schedule ahead across streaming and film projects.
For now, fans can look forward to seeing Ishaan return as Prince Aviraaj Singh as production on The Royals Season 2 continues in Rajasthan. With new developments expected from the sets, anticipation around the next chapter of the Netflix series is steadily building.
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