- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:57 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Raat Akeli Hai The Bansal Murders: Nawazuddin Siddiqui is returning as inspector Jatil in the sequel to the chilling Netflix crime thriller, titled Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders. This new installment, which promises a deeper and darker narrative than the 2020 film, is set for a global premiere on Netflix on December 19, 2025. Before its Netflix release, the film, directed by Honey Trehan and written by Smita Singh, had its world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The trailer, recently unveiled by Siddiqui, has already generated significant excitement among fans.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui took to Instagram to share the trailer with the caption, “Bansal hatyakaand ke peeche kaun hai woh kaatil? Jald hi aa rahe hai Inspector Jatil.” After the trailer was released fans quickly flooded the comment section with praise. One user wrote, “Got goosebumps.” Another comment read, “Love the cast.” A third user wrote, “Kabhi Kabhi Lagta hai Nawaz Bhai hi Netflix hai.” A comment also read, “Nawazuddin Siddiqui never disappoints.” Alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the movie also features Chitrangda Singh, Radhika Apte, Deepti Naval, Rajat Kapoor, Revathy, Ila Arun, Sanjay Kapoor and Akhilendra Mishra.
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Raat Akeli Hai trailer offers a glimpse into a tense and unsettling mystery unfolding in Kanpur. The story centers on Inspector Jatil Yadav's investigation into the brutal murder of most of the powerful Bansal family within their own mansion. The opening scene establishes a chilling crime, suggesting that every surviving family member is both a potential victim and a likely suspect. The case proves to be one of the most challenging of Jatil’s career, complicated by power struggles, deceit, superstition, and deep-seated family secrets, with every new clue only leading to greater confusion.
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Meanwhile, speaking about the Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, the Sacred Games actor said, “Jatil may have evolved in every way, but his resolve is exactly the same. His objectivity, his razor-sharp eye for detail, and his ability to cut through noise remain his greatest weapons. 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 the hope that they give us the same, if not more, love this time around as well.”
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On the other hand, Chitrangda Singh who portrays the character of Meera praised her role and called it interesting. The Desi Boyz actress stated, "Meera's character is one of the most interesting and challenging ones I have played - there is a sense of fragility and toughness all at once. This character lives in shadows - emotional, moral and psychological. There are many layers to Meera; she has a lot to say, there are things she's at the cusp of revealing but cannot for fear. I am thankful to both Honey and Netflix for giving me the chance to play a complex character like this."
