Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, premieres at IFFI (November 27, 2025) before its December 19 Netflix release.

Last Updated: 12.30 PM, Nov 25, 2025
The critically acclaimed crime thriller film Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders will premiere its second instalment on Netflix in the coming weeks. Once the film's international debut at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 27, 2025, takes place, it is reportedly scheduled for a worldwide streaming release on December 19, 2025.
| Film Title | Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders |
| OTT Release Date | December 19, 2025 |
| Streaming Platform | Netflix |
| Director | Honey Trehan |
| Lead Cast | Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Chitrangada Singh, Rajat Kapoor, Deepti Naval, Ila Arun, Revathy, Akhilendra Mishra, Priyanka Setia, Sanjay Kapoor, Radhika Apte |
Honey Trehan and Smita Singh, two of the film's most influential creative minds, are returning for the sequel. Many are excited for the production since Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be returning as Inspector Jatil Yadav, the main character.
The events of the well-received 2020 original film continue in Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, set several years later. A cold-blooded murder case involves Inspector Jatil Yadav in a new and complex inquiry. In the course of his investigation, he learns the devastating truth about a prominent family's long-suppressed past. The story is set up in a way that forces the main character to face new challenges, making him deal with the tricky intersection of truth and its repercussions.
An impressive ensemble cast, including Siddiqui, is also present with Chitrangada Singh, Rajat Kapoor, Deepti Naval, Ila Arun, Revathy, Akhilendra Mishra, Priyanka Setia, Sanjay Kapoor, and Radhika Apte.
The returning character meant a lot to Siddiqui. The actor said that Jatil Yadav is a character very dear to him—irreverent, disturbed, and dogged in his quest for fairness. Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders presents his character with a case that challenges his convictions. The actor went on to say that in their authentic and unfiltered universe, Trehan and Singh have veiled secrets behind every clue. He went on to share that Inspector Jatil Yadav feels compelled to return to unfinished business upon his return. Siddiqui is eager for people to discover more about the real person behind the uniform.
To build anticipation for its broad release, the film will have its world debut at the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa. The fact that Netflix is taking this festival approach shows how much faith they have in the film and its commercial potential.
Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders is set to uphold the original's legacy, according to Netflix's official statement. It promises deep storytelling, tremendous atmospheric tension, and powerful performances that aim to push the boundaries of the Indian crime thriller genre.
Starting on December 19, 2025, the movie will only be available on Netflix.
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 will have its world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on November 27, 2025.
Q: Who is the main cast of Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders?
A: The main cast features the return of 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 returns to direct the sequel, having also helmed the original film. The screenplay for Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders is written by Smita Singh, who was the writer for the first film as well.