Raat Akeli Hai The Bansal Murders: Release date, where to watch, what to expect, and more about Nawazuddin Siddiqui's crime thriller

Raat Akeli Hai The Bansal Murders: Nawazuddin Siddiqui returns as Inspector Jatil Yadav after five years with the sequel to the 2020 film, releasing on Netflix this December.

Radhika Apte, Nawazuddin Sidiqui, Chitrangada Singh from The Bansal Murders

This winter, Netflix brings back Raat Akeli Hai with a brand new sequel, The Bansal Murders, for another dose of spooky thrills. Directed by Honey Trehan and penned by Smita Singh, the sequel returns to the creepy world of crime and hidden truths. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is also returns as Inspector Jatil Yadav to investigate another gripping murder case, which is claimed to be one of his darkest and complex cases to date. The Bansal Murders is set in Kanpur, focusing on the well-known Bansal family who are found brutally murdered inside their own mansion.

When to watch Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders?

The sequel to the 2020 movie is making its direct debut on Netflix on December 19, 2025, skipping a theatrical release, akin to the original one. For the unversed, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders had its world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 27.

Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders cast members

While the sequel brings back Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role of Inspector Jatil Yadav, other pivotal characters are played by Radhika Apte, Chitrangada Singh, Rajat Kapoor, Deepti Naval, Ila Arun, Revathi, Sanjay Kapoor and Akhilendra Mishra. However, their individual roles have not been disclosed yet.

What to expect from Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders?

The sequel promises to be darker yet emotional. Inspector Jatil Yadav will be seen investigating the horrific mass murder case of the Bansals inside their Kanpur mansion. The movie promises a gritty plot packed with twists. The narrative is expected to unravel betrayals, hidden agendas, political influence, and power struggle among the deceased family members.

Nawazuddin stated that working on the sequel is like revisiting a part of himself that never left. The Bansal Murders took him to those places he has never been, both emotionally and morally, according to The Hollywood Reporter India.

Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders teaser

The 1-minute-26-second video opens with several news channels reporting the brutal murders of the Bansals. Soon, Rajat Kapoor tells Nawazuddin Siddiqui how someone blackmailed them just the previous day, and the next day, the whole family was murdered en masse.

The teaser shows glimpses of Brahmins uttering prayers in Sanskrit. In the next scene, Sanjay Kapoor asks Nawazuddin to look carefully inside the house as he suspects there must be some hidden truths. Meanwhile, Deepti Naval appears as a creepy spiritual leader with some personal agendas.

Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders FAQs

Q: When is Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders releasing?

A: The film is scheduled to release globally on Netflix on December 19, 2025. Before that, it had its world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on November 27.

Q: Who is the main cast of Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders?

A: The main cast includes Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Inspector Jatil Yadav and Radhika Apte. New and prominent cast members include Chitrangada Singh, Rajat Kapoor, Deepti Naval, Ila Arun, Revathy, Akhilendra Mishra, Priyanka Setia, and Sanjay Kapoor.

Q: Who is the director and writer of Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders?

A: Honey Trehan, who also helmed the first film, returns to direct the sequel. The screenplay for Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders is written by Smita Singh, who was the writer for the 2020 film as well.

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