Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders Teaser: Nawazuddin Siddiqui Sets the Screen Ablaze to Crack the Twisted Case

On December 19, 2025, Netflix’s most-anticipated mystery thriller, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, is all set to return globally, stronger than ever, with its second installment of the gripping family murder case. On November 27, Netflix unveiled its teaser trailer, and fans have been hooked to Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s unwavering determination to crack the crime case. Portraying the role of Inspector Jatil Yadav, the Indian actor dominates the screen alongside a stellar cast. Shortly after its world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, fans and movie fanatics are intrigued to know what the second part has in store. IFFI has been a celebration of authentic storytelling, and it is indeed an honour for the film to have its first screening.

Directed by Honey Trehan, the film’s first installment was released on July 31, 2020. Reflecting on the sequel, he stated, “With Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, we’ve gone deeper into the world we built with Raat Akeli Hai. This film explores the price of truth and the corruption of conscience, with the stakes higher than ever as Jatil now has to unravel a mass murder. Working with Netflix again allowed us to tell this story with complete honesty and scale, delivering a thriller that grips you emotionally as much as it shocks you.”

Roll your eyes over and gear up for the Netflix thriller to blow your mind! 

Netflix’s Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders Teaser: What to Expect?

The new chapter of Jatil Yadav’s universe invites movie buffs worldwide to step into a dark world of crime drama. As the shocking case and noir secrets unravel, Inspector Jatil Yadav (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) racks his brain to solve the Bansal murder case. Every step he takes toward uncovering the mystery is fueled by uncertainty, where truth appears simple. In the second installment of the film, the uncompromising investigator is engrossed in resolving one of the darkest and most complex cases. 

The plot is set in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where the affluent and renowned Bansal family is brutally murdered in their mansion. As the story progresses, Inspector Yadav is trapped in a web of power, deception, and blind faith. Throughout his inspection, he uncovers long-buried secrets and encounters suspects who hide a motive. Moreover, every revelation peels back another layer of darkness. Talking about his most celebrated roles, Nawazuddin states, “Returning as Jatil Yadav feels like revisiting a part of myself that never left. This film takes him to places he’s never been, emotionally and morally. To see it premiere at IFFI before it reaches audiences worldwide on Netflix is truly special.”

Besides Nawazuddin’s exceptional character, the roles portrayed by phenomenal actors like Radhika Apte, Chitrangda Singh, Deepti Naval, Rajat Kapoor, Revathy, Ila Arun, Sanjay Kapoor, and Akhilendra Mishra add layers of intrigue and emotional depth to the already nerve-biting narrative. 

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Directed by Honey Trehan and written by Smita Singh, the crime drama returns to the mystery universe centered around Inspector Jatil Yadav and his zest to solve the Bansal murder case. Honey Trehan revealed that the story is now darker, more introspective, and far more personal. It is an edge-of-the-seat whodunit, about battling mysticism and influence to uncover the truth. With Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, the director wanted to take the world built earlier higher, pushing it into a deeper emotional terrain. The audience will be open to deceit, silence, and power colliding in unexpected ways.

The film is produced by RSVP and MacGuffin Pictures and set to stream on Netflix. According to Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films, Netflix India, Raat Akeli Hai, The Bansal Murders is nothing but a distinct blend of suspense and emotion. 

Honey Trehan, who made a striking directorial debut with the first in this franchise, returns to raise the stakes with a mystery that is more ambitious in scale, layered in character, and grounded in emotional truth. 

The film marks the return of Inspector Jatil Yadav, whose quiet strength and complexity continue to resonate. Furthermore, the new whodunit with a stellar ensemble promises to intrigue audiences while building on the mood it first drew them through an entirely new case.