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Movie Name: Rahu Ketu
Directed by: Vipul Vig
Starring: Varun Sharma, Pulkit Samrat, Shalini Pandey, Piyush Mishra, Chunky Panday, Amit Sial, Manu Rishi Chadda, Sumit Gulati
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Running Time: – Minutes
Release Date: January 16, 2026
Language: Hindi
Rating:
Production Companies: Zee Studios, BLive Productions
Budget: ₹- crore
A writer’s magical notebook brings two bumbling characters to life. When a cunning girl steals the notebook, Rahu and Ketu must retrieve it while battling a drug mafia, discovering their true potential along the way.
Rahu Ketu: Movie Overview
Rahu Ketu is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language comedy film written and directed by Vipul Vig. The film is produced by Umesh Kumar Bansal, Pragati Deshmukh, Suraj Singh and Varsha Kukreja under the Zee Studios and BLive Productions. It stars Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Shalini Pandey and Chunky Panday.
The film is set to release theatrically on 16 January 2026.
Rahu and Ketu, two clueless yet lovable characters born from writer Churu Lal’s magical notebook, set off on a chaotic mission to retrieve it from the crafty Meenu Taxi. Along the way, they uncover surprising truths about their origins, stumble into a dangerous drug mafia network, and ultimately take control of their own destiny.
Zee Studios announced the commencement of the film’s production on 1 April 2025. The film’s shooting was wrapped on 18 July 2025.
The film’s teaser was released on 20 November 2025.
The film is set to release theatrically on 16 January 2026.
Movie Trailer:
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Movie Review:
Pulkit and Varun’s bromance powers the laughs in this mytho-styled comedy
Story:
Part myth, part madness, Rahu and Ketu are two goofy characters who step out of a magical story into the real world. Their already chaotic lives spiral further when a sharp, street-smart woman enters the picture, setting off a chain of mischief and mayhem.
Review:
Rahu and Ketu — the celestial forces — have always fascinated millions. Their creation and opposing nature form a compelling chapter in Hindu mythology, but rarely has a comedy been built around this concept. Co-writer and director Vipul Vig crafts a witty, often unhinged comedy centred on two young buffoons named Rahu (Varun Sharma) and Ketu (Pulkit Samrat), who are largely despised by people for being perpetually jinxed. Their already chaotic lives take a sharper turn when Rahu falls for a street-smart and wicked young woman, Minu Taxi (Shalini Pandey).
However, Rahu is not alone in this misadventure. Minu’s devious plan to make a quick buck involves seducing multiple men, including the town’s SHO Deepak Sharma (Amit Sial) and his assistant Bansi (Sumit Gulati). Overseeing and, in many ways, orchestrating this madness is a magical book titled Atrangi Kahaaniyan, written by Churu Lal Sharma (Manu Rishi Chadha), who seeks help from Foofa (Piyush Mishra) whenever he hits a creative block.
It’s a refreshingly different premise that blends mythology with reality through situational comedy. Vig’s script leans heavily on the proven chemistry between Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma. Their bromance is the engine that powers this consistently funny narrative, which also dips into darker undertones at times. While the plot itself is wildly preposterous and frequently asks viewers to suspend disbelief, the writing wisely keeps humour front and centre. The dialogues by Tasha Bhambra and Sparsh Khetarpal deliver frequent laughs without resorting to cheap or below-the-belt humour.
Varun Sharma, though repetitive in his approach and playing variations of a familiar character, still delivers — and honestly, if it works, why fix it? Pulkit Samrat looks sharp and plays the voice of reason effectively, though one can’t help but question whether the lingering Fukrey hangover is deliberate or desperate. Shalini Pandey exudes confidence and holds her ground. Chunky Panday, cast as the dangerous drug mafia Mordechai, feels underutilised despite the potential of the role. The supporting cast, however, does a solid job in holding the narrative together.
Set against the picturesque hills of Himachal Pradesh, the film’s visual landscape complements its small-town buffoonery beautifully and is consistently easy on the eyes. At times, the writing feels unnecessarily complicated for what is essentially a mindless comedy, but strong performances and crisp dialogue delivery help smooth over the rough patches. The music, credited to multiple composers, matches the eccentric and quirky tone of the film and works well within the narrative.
Overall, Rahu Ketu is refreshingly different. It has chaotic, busy, and occasionally uneven energy, but delivers plenty of genuine laughs and attempts something unusual within the comedy space.
