If your weekend mood calls for a dose of royal drama, scorching on-screen chemistry, and couture-level visuals, The Royals is your golden ticket. Starring the irresistibly charismatic Ishaan Khatter and the ever-fierce Bhumi Pednekar, this regal romance drops on Friday, 9 May, streaming exclusively on Netflix- just in time for your weekend bingeand next streaming obsession.
Here’s your official Asian Sunday & Style guide to diving into this richly woven series (and trust us, you’ll want to clear your schedule):
Bhumi’s wardrobe is a royal masterclass- vintage silks, embroidered veils, and bold, modern silhouettes that scream power. Ishaan brings princely poise with a moody edge: think tailored sherwanis and smouldering eyes. The costume department didn’t come to play.
Think couture meets palace corridors. Bhumi’s and Ishaan’s outfits deserve their own screen credit– each piece is dripping in heritage detailing and styled with modern rebellion.
2. Chemistry that sizzles (and simmers)
This isn’t your typical palace romance. The tension between Bhumi’s revolutionary royal and Ishaan’s conflicted crown prince is pure fire. Expect stolen glances, simmering silences, and a slow-burn connection that’ll have you fanning yourself between scenes.
Let’s just say the tension between Bhumi’s fiery royal outsider and Ishaan’s reluctant heir is enough to make your WiFi overheat. There’s a dance scene that rivals Devdas, and the dialogue? Smart, spicy, and sometimes scandalous.
3. Bridgerton vibes, but make it desi
The Royals blends Indian heritage with global storytelling. There’s royal scandal, forbidden love, secret corridors, and a script that’s as sharp as it is emotional. Add in Gen Z rebellion and you’ve got a modern-day fairytale with edge.
Yes, it’s royal– but not dusty. Think Bridgerton meets Made in Heaven, with a dash of political betrayal and forbidden love. It’s a power play wrapped in pearls and politics.
4. Directed with a cinematic eye
The visuals are art. Every frame feels like it was painted with a Sabyasachi filter. Candlelit whispers, grand staircases, and panoramic shots of Rajasthani landscapes will have you yearning for a vintage camcorder and a royal lineage.
Shot across majestic forts and vintage chambers, every scene looks like it belongs on a Vogue India editorial spread. Prepare to screenshot everything.
5. It’s more than just a love story
Beneath the opulence lies commentary on class, legacy, and identity. Bhumi’s character doesn’t just serve looks– she challenges traditions with quiet ferocity, while Ishaan brings emotional depth to his princely role, showing us that the crown is heavier than it looks.
Final word?
The Royals is the must-watch event of the weekend. It’s drama, it’s decadence, and it’s dripping in desi flair. Light your candles, pour a glass of wine (or chai), and get ready to binge The Royals. It’s dramatic, dreamy, and unapologetically glamorous– exactly how weekends should feel.
