The Royals Season 2 Director Walks Out Amid Alleged Altercation With Producer

The production of Netflix's The Royals Season 2 has hit a major roadblock after director Jasmeet K Reen walked out of the project midway. This comes after an alleged altercation with producer Rangita Nandy, which has left the crew in a state of uncertainty.

Details from the set suggest that Nandy engaged Reen in a heated conversation over the loudspeaker, audible to crew members. Insiders describe the incident as deeply embarrassing. With one insider stating that no seasoned director would condone such behavior from anyone on their team.

Production on The Royals Season 2 has come to a standstill. With several key cast and crew members returning to Mumbai following the recent episode. While Reen's return to the set has not been officially confirmed, sources suggest a resumption of filming is imminent in Udaipur.

The situation has sparked concerns about the future of the show. With some crew members expressing hopes that Reen will return to direct the season.

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However, with Reen's departure, Nitya Mehra, who was also directing the show alongside Reen, may have to take charge of the entire season going forward.

The Royals Season 2 has been in the works since 2022, with Nupur Asthana and Priyanka Ghose helming the first season. The second season promises to be just as exciting. With a new female lead reportedly played by Sini Shetty, alongside Ishaan Khatter reprising his role as Maharaj Aviraaj.

Gurfateh Pirzada also joins the second season of The Royals.

Netflix's The Royals made headlines in 2022 when Darlings (2022) director Jasmeet K Reen was roped in to direct the second season. However, Reen's departure has raised questions about the show's future. With the production on hold, the crew is eagerly awaiting news about Reen's return to the set.

As the situation unfolds, one thing is certain – The Royals Season 2 will be a must-watch for fans of the show.

As the crew waits for news about Reen's return, they are also bracing themselves for the challenges ahead. With Reen's departure, the show's creative direction is uncertain, leaving the crew to wonder what the future holds for The Royals Season 2.

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“Both Nitya ma’am and Jasmeet ma’am are very good. Jasmeet ma’am directed Darlings; she clearly knows what she is doing. The entire crew is hoping she also comes back and continues the show.

But only when we go on set will we know who is going to direct going forward,” a crew member told us.

The show's producers have been tight-lipped about the incident. However, insiders suggest that Reen's departure has left a power vacuum that needs to be filled. With the show's future hanging in the balance.

The crew is holding its breath, waiting for news about Reen's return to the set.