Fresh speculation surrounding Netflix’s The Royals has once again brought attention to the growing mix of celebrity culture, online gossip, and behind-the-scenes rumours.
This time, Bhumi Pednekar is at the centre of the discussion. Viral rumours claim her reported exit from a possible second season was linked to alleged tensions involving co-star Ishaan Khatter rather than creative reasons.
The rumours gained momentum after a Reddit post on the gossip forum BollyBlindsNGossip went viral online. The post alleged that Ishaan had significant influence over the creative direction of the series.
According to the viral claims, Bhumi was allegedly sidelined during production. The post further claimed that the experience affected her mental health and reportedly pushed her towards therapy after the show.
The rumours also suggested that Bhumi eventually decided to step away from The Royals Season 2 because of the situation. However, there is currently no verified evidence supporting these claims.
Most mainstream entertainment reports present a different version of events. Several reports suggest Bhumi’s reported exit is mainly connected to a creative shift in the storyline for the second season.
According to these reports, the makers are planning to move away from the romance track involving Bhumi and Ishaan’s characters. The focus is reportedly shifting towards the larger royal family dynamics.
The rumours have gained even more traction because of the show’s mixed response online. When The Royals premiered, audience reactions were sharply divided across social media platforms.
While many viewers appreciated the lavish visuals, royal backdrop, and Ishaan Khatter’s screen presence, Bhumi Pednekar faced heavy trolling online over her performance and appearance.
Several Reddit discussions and online conversations criticised her acting, chemistry with Ishaan, and cosmetic transformation. That backlash has now become a major talking point in the latest round of rumours.
Interestingly, even users participating in the Reddit discussion appeared doubtful about the claims. Many questioned whether Ishaan had enough industry influence to control major creative decisions on a Netflix production featuring established actors and producers.
Some commenters also suggested the rumours may simply be an attempt to shift focus away from the criticism Bhumi received after the release of the show.
