Netflix’s new series The Royals, starring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar, has received strong backlash. Many viewers criticized the plot and acting, claiming it doesn’t meet Netflix’s usual standards.
Lakshmi Manchu Responds to the Negativity
Despite the criticism, actress Lakshmi Manchu openly supported the show. She said people shouldn’t expect every project to be serious or deep.
“Everyone who is trashing The Royals, saying it is not a Netflix kind of show and other things… I want to say one thing to them. Ishaan looked really hot, and Bhumi was wearing fabulous clothes. It was a mind-numbing show, and that’s all I needed,” Lakshmi told Hindustan Times.
She Wants to See Bhumi Have Fun
Lakshmi noted that Bhumi has already proven her acting skills. So, she believes it’s fine for the actress to just enjoy herself on screen.
“I didn’t care for a deep, meaningful performance. I’ve seen enough of Bhumi doing that in the past. I know she can deliver, and that she is a brilliant actor. But here she is having fun, wearing beautiful clothes and giving us a royal treatment of India,” she added.
Opulence Over Grit
Lakshmi also questioned why people always demand dark, serious shows. She said audiences should also enjoy light, glamorous content.
“Aren’t you all tired of looking at how slummy we are? However beautiful a Paatal Lok is. I am a die-hard fan of Paatal Lok, but it isn’t opulent and comes with joy…. So, isn’t it nice to see some opulence and joy and just some nonsense? Why not?” she asked.
Star-Studded Cast
Besides Bhumi and Ishaan, The Royals also features many well-known actors. The cast includes Zeenat Aman, Dino Morea, Chunky Panday, Sakshi Tanwar, Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Jagdish Rajpurohit, Lisa Mishra, and Nora Fatehi.
