Netflix announced today its first major production in partnership with Pritish Nandy Communications— The Royals, a romance reimagined against the spectacle of royalty and modern day India where start-up warriors on steroids are all set to challenge the past.

Created by Rangita and Ishita Pritish Nandy, The Royals features actors Bhumi Pednekar in her first series appearance and Ishaan Khatter. Supported by a powerhouse ensemble cast including Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Milind Soman, Dino Morea, Chunky Pandey, Sumukhi Suresh, Lisa Mishra and others, all set to captivate audiences worldwide.

From complex palace intrigues to boardroom clashes, this sparkling romantic comedy captures the charm and the magic of old world royalty pitted against today’s young and fiercely ambitious start-up founders always ready to challenge the past and all it stands for.

Tanya Bami, Series Head at Netflix India, says "Everybody loves a good romance. The Royals is a modern-day romance with a spectacular setting and a dazzling cast. We can’t wait for our members to be enthralled by this exciting contemporary fairy tale with a generous dose of wit and humour— signature to Rangita and Ishita Nandy.”

“This is our first project with Netflix and it has been a delight working with them to take Indian content to the world” said Pritish Nandy.

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