Raat Akeli Hai - The Bansal Murders trailer reactions: Netizens compare Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s murder mystery with Knives Out

Raat Akeli Hai - The Bansal Murders trailer reactions: Featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a cop, the upcoming sequel of the crime thriller franchise is all set to bring another murder mystery.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a still from Raat Akeli Hai

Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders trailer just dropped online, and netizens are totally impressed with the promising narrative and the suspenseful tone. Featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Inspector Jatil Yadav, the upcoming sequel of the crime thriller franchise is all set to bring another murder mystery.

Netizens react to Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders trailer

In the trailer of Raat Akeli Hai: The Bandal Murders, a dedicated police officer embarks on a mission to solve the twisted series of murders that occurred in the Bansal family. With new suspects emerging and creating a new loop of mystery, it is the duty of the cop to solve the murder cases before the clock runs out.

After watching the trailer, netizens are dropping rave reviews for the upcoming crime thriller. Many gave a big thumbs up to the franchise and also urged the makers to continue it with more installments that would carry the legacy of the murder mystery series. One fan wrote, “Mind Blowing. Part 3 or 4 bhi aana chahiye.”

Another shared, “This is the kind of franchise we want Netflix to revive and nurture.”

Some fans even compared Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s franchise with the Hollywood murder mystery film series, Knives Out. “Hollywood have Knives Out franchise and we have Raat Akeli Hai franchise. Thanks to Netflix,” shared another. The third installment, titled Wake Up Dead Man - A Knives Out Mystery, is also gearing up for its premiere on December 12.

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Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders plot and cast

Netflix’s Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders is the latest sequel to Nawazuddin’s 2020 film, Raat Akeli Hai. The gritty crime thriller revolves around the brutal massacre of the Bansal family.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is once again headlining the murder mystery sequel and is back in the role of Inspector Jatil Yadav in Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders. Sharing about his return to the edgy character, the actor said, "Even when power, influence, and intimidation close in on him, he refuses to let anything derail his search for the truth. Returning to the character felt thrilling, and I want to thank Honey and Netflix for bringing this story back with higher stakes. We are excited to present a new case to the fans in hopes they give us the same, if not more, love this time around as well.”

Chitrangda Singh plays Meera Bansal, and her character seems like a layered one that will play a pivotal role in the narrative.

Radhika Apte plays Radha, and Deepti Naval plays Guru Ma. Directed by Honey Trehan, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders will premiere on 19th December.

Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders FAQs:

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

A: The film is scheduled to release on Netflix on December 19, 2025.

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

A: The main cast features Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Inspector Jatil Yadav and Radhika Apte. Chitrangada Singh, Rajat Kapoor, Deepti Naval, Ila Arun, Revathy and others have joined the cast.

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

A: Honey Trehan returns to direct the sequel.

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