Netflix’s latest series The Royals, starring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar, has drawn sharp criticism. Many viewers have slammed the show for its weak storyline and performances.

Lakshmi Manchu Speaks Up

Actress Lakshmi Manchu has now voiced her support for the show. She also backed Bhumi’s role and style in it.

“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.

Bhumi Doesn’t Always Need Intense Roles

Furthermore, Lakshmi said she doesn’t expect Bhumi to always deliver deep performances. “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.

Audiences Also Need Light Entertainment

Lakshmi pointed out that not every show has to be serious. She argued that people sometimes just want joy and visual richness.

“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 concluded.

The Show Features a Star-Studded Cast

Besides Bhumi and Ishaan, The Royals includes many popular actors. The cast features Zeenat Aman, Dino Morea, Chunky Panday, Sakshi Tanwar, Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Jagdish Rajpurohit, Lisa Mishra, and Nora Fatehi

Despite the negative reviews, The Royals continues to make headlines. While some demand serious content, others like Lakshmi enjoy the fun, fashion, and flair.