Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Raat Akeli Hai 2.
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Netflix gave its followers a sweet surprise by announcing the sequel to the popular crime thriller franchise Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders. The second installment will see Honey Trehan return to the director's chair and have Smita Singh reprise her role as the writer.
Produced by RSVP and MacGuffin Pictures, the movie marks the highly anticipated return of Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the sharp and no-nonsense Inspector Jatil Yadav, alongside Chitrangada Singh, Rajat Kapoor, Deepti Naval, Ila Arun, Revathy, Akhilendra Mishra, Priyanka Setia, Sanjay Kapoor and Radhika Apte.
Set a few years after the events of the first film, which was released in 2020 to positive reception, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders follows Inspector Jatil Yadav as he is drawn into another complex investigation, a chilling case of murder committed in cold blood leading to the unravelling of long-buried secrets within an influential family. As the mystery deepens, Jatil is once again forced to confront the thin line between truth and consequence.
The Netflix film will have its World Premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, this November, marking its first showcase to audiences ahead of its release.
Reprising his role in the sequel, Nawazuddin Siddiqui added, “Jatil Yadav is a character very close to me, flawed and restless, yet relentless in the pursuit of justice. In the sequel, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, he faces a case that tests everything he believes in. Smita and Honey have created a world that feels real and raw, where every clue hides a secret."
"Coming back as Inspector Jatil Yadav feels like returning to unfinished business. I’m grateful to RSVP, MacGuffin Pictures, and Netflix for giving me the chance to explore new layers of this character. I am excited for audiences to see more from the man behind the uniform,” said Nawaz.
With its layered storytelling, atmospheric tension, and powerful performances, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders continues the legacy of the original film, while pushing the boundaries of the Indian crime thriller.