‘Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murder’: Netflix announces sequel to crime thriller

Netflix announced the sequel to the crime thriller franchise Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders. The second instalment will see Honey Trehan return to the director’s chair and have Smita Singh reprise her role as the film’s writer.

Produced by RSVP and MacGuffin Pictures, the film marks the highly anticipated return of Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the sharp, no-nonsense Inspector Jatil Yadav, alongside an acclaimed cast that includes 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 case of murder committed in cold blood. This leads to the unravelling of long-buried secrets within a powerful family. As the mystery deepens, Jatil is once again compelled to confront the delicate balance 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.

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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.” Ronnie Screwvala, Honey Trehan and Abhishek Chaubey are the producers. Pashan Jal is the co-producer.