The Royals Season 2 reportedly gets a new director as Tanuj Chopra replaces Mitakshara Kumar following Jasmeet K Reen’s exit from the Netflix series.
The Royals Season 2: Netflix’s popular series The Royals is undergoing another change behind the camera, with filmmaker Tanuj Chopra reportedly taking over as director for its second season. The development follows the exits of Jasmeet K Reen and Mitakshara Kumar, making the production’s directorial lineup a talking point just weeks after filming began in Rajasthan.
The latest update on The Royals Season 2 comes amid a reported reshuffle that has affected the show’s shooting schedule and production plans. According to a report by Variety India, Tanuj Chopra has joined the project after Mitakshara Kumar was relieved of her directing duties. Filming has now resumed in Mumbai following the changes.
Why Did Two Directors Exit The Royals Season 2?
The reported changes began during the initial shooting schedule in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Jasmeet K Reen, who was originally appointed to direct the Netflix series produced by Rangita Nandy, reportedly left the project after just three days of filming at the location.
Following her departure, the makers brought in Mitakshara Kumar to take charge of the series. Kumar has experience working on major Hindi film productions, having served as an assistant director on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat and Gangubai Kathiawadi. She has also directed episodes of Bhansali’s Netflix series Heeramandi.
However, her association with The Royals Season 2 was also reportedly short-lived. A source quoted in the report said that Kumar’s creative vision did not align with the team’s approach. The source also described the separation as amicable, indicating that both sides parted ways without hostility.
Tanuj Chopra Takes Charge After Netflix’s Suggestion
After Kumar’s exit, Netflix reportedly suggested Tanuj Chopra’s name for the directorial role. Chopra is known for directing the second and third seasons of the crime drama Delhi Crime, which earned attention for its investigative storytelling.
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His appointment marks the latest development in the production’s behind-the-scenes changes. With Chopra now reportedly leading the project, filming has resumed in Mumbai after the unit shifted away from its earlier shooting base in Rajasthan.
The repeated changes have raised questions about the creative direction of The Royals Season 2, although the reported restart of filming suggests that production is moving forward under the new arrangement.
What Is The Royals About?
The first season of The Royals premiered on Netflix in May 2025. The series follows Aviraaj Singh, played by Ishaan Khatter, a young prince dealing with the realities of royal life, and Sophia Kanmani Shekhar, portrayed by Bhumi Pednekar, an ambitious entrepreneur with a business-focused outlook.
Their lives intersect when Sophia proposes transforming the royal family’s struggling palace into a luxury homestay. The idea brings the two characters together in a business venture, but their contrasting personalities, priorities and perspectives create complications in their relationship.
Blending romance, family tensions and financial challenges, the show explores the clash between traditional royal values and contemporary business ambitions.
Which Actors Are Returning to The Royals?
The series features a wide ensemble cast, including Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Milind Soman and Chunky Panday. Other cast members include Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Udit Arora, Lisa Mishra, Sumukhi Suresh and Luke Kenny.
With Tanuj Chopra reportedly stepping in after two directorial exits, The Royals Season 2 has entered a new phase of production. Viewers will now be watching for further updates on filming, the returning cast and the eventual release of the Netflix series. An official release date for the second season has not been specified in the information available.
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