Raat Akeli Hai The Bansal Murders Twitter Review: Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders has finally premiered on Netflix, and early audience reactions suggest that the crime thriller has lived up to the strong expectations surrounding it. Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte, the film is a prequel to the 2020 hit Raat Akeli Hai and once again dives deep into a dark, layered murder mystery. Following the trailer launch, viewers were hopeful for a gripping narrative and judging by social media reactions, the makers have delivered.
Soon after its release, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with viewers sharing largely positive reviews. Many users have rated the film 4 out of 5, praising its tense storytelling, strong performances and intelligent writing. One user shared a detailed review, writing, “#RaatAkeliHai 2: The Bansal Murders – Review Rating: (4/5) Dark. Gritty. Utterly absorbing..” The same review added, “Verdict: A smart, unsettling murder mystery that respects the audience’s intelligence. If you love layered thrillers with substance, #RaatAkeliHaiTheBansalMurders is absolutely unmissable. A worthy sequel and a franchise that’s only getting better.” Another tweet read, “#RaatAkeliHai2 Review: THRILLER OF THE YEAR! RATING - 4/5* #RaatAkeliHaiTheBansalMurders is a TERRIFIC MURDER MYSTERY! Better than #RaatAkeliHai part one. #NawazuddinSiddiqui nails it once again as the honest cop. "Aap logo ko apna kaam sahi naa karne par neend aati hai, mere ko nahi."” The user also praised the supporting cast, including Chitrangada Singh, Deepti Naval, Rajat Kapur, Sanjay Kapoor and Akhilendra Mishra, while applauding director Honey Trehan’s storytelling for maintaining suspense throughout.
Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders X Review
#RaatAkeliHai - Gains in Experience!
— Shreyas Srinivasan (@ShreyasS_) December 20, 2025
India's Knives Out & 2nd edition to it! Part1 was a fine but liked this bit better with characters well-etched & investigation kept interesting with narration till the solve (which though convincing felt somewhat suddenly done)
DECENT WATCH pic.twitter.com/2V2WDHV9MM
#RaatAkeliHai [The Bansal Murders] is now streaming on Netflix and is such a gripping watch. The film is thrilling right from the first frame with twists and turns at regular intervals.
— Nishit Shaw (@NishitShawHere) December 19, 2025
The cinematography & the background score elevate the sequences. #NawazuddinSiddiqui is… pic.twitter.com/zyc3RwN1Id
"Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders" review:
Started alright, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was slightly naive as a cop, obv Chitrangada Singh wasn't the culprit, but the climax was dull af. The real killer uncover was lame, boring
3⭐ Average#netflix #RaatAkeliHai2#RaatAkeliHaiReviewraat akeli hai: the bansal murders (2025, dir. honey trehan)
one of the best bollywood sequels. one of the best hindi movies of the year. a great neo-noir. undoubtedly a must watch pic.twitter.com/ngTMSNglts
Y7">pic.twitter.com/A7l1zN2VY7— Maddy (@EvilRashford) December 19, 2025
#RaatAkeliHai2 Review: THRILLER OF THE YEAR!
— $@M (@SAMTHEBESTEST_) December 19, 2025
RATING - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 4/5*#RaatAkeliHaiTheBansalMurders is a TERRIFIC MURDER MYSTERY! Better than #RaatAkeliHai part one.#NawazuddinSiddiqui nails it once again as the honest cop. "Aap logo ko apna kaam sahi naa karne par neend aati… pic.twitter.com/yDJoGCutOu
About Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders
The film revolves around the brutal murder of several members of the wealthy Bansal family. Inspector Jatil, played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, is tasked with unraveling a complex web of greed, betrayal and long-buried secrets. As the investigation deepens, shocking truths and unexpected twists come to light.
Alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the film stars Radhika Apte and Chitrangada Singh in pivotal roles. Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders is now streaming on Netflix. The first film in the franchise was released in 2020 and received widespread critical acclaim, making this new instalment one of the most anticipated thrillers of the year.