Rahu Ketu , comedy that reunites the beloved Fukrey duo

Released today, January 16, 2026, Rahu Ketu is a whimsical fantasy-adventure comedy that reunites the beloved Fukrey duo, Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma.¹ Directed by Vipul Vig (the writer of the Fukrey franchise), the film blends Indian folklore and mythology with modern-day situational humor.²+1

Movie Overview & Plot

The film follows Churu Lal Sharma (Manu Rishi Chadha), an eccentric writer whose magical notebook brings his unlucky creations—Rahu (Varun Sharma) and Ketu (Pulkit Samrat)—to life.³

Considered jinxed and bumbling in the fictional world, the duo finds themselves in the real world with a mission to curb corruption. However, chaos ensues when a street-smart woman named Meenu Taxi (Shalini Pandey) steals the writer’s mystical notebook to make a quick buck.⁴ Rahu and Ketu must navigate the modern world, battle a dangerous drug mafia, and retrieve the notebook to rewrite their own destinies.⁵

Key Cast and Characters

The film relies heavily on the “bromance” and comic timing of its leads:⁶

• Varun Sharma: As Rahu, a character who is perpetually jinxed but lovable.⁷
• Pulkit Samrat: As Ketu, Rahu’s equally bumbling partner in crime.
• Shalini Pandey:⁸ As Meenu Taxi, the cunning female lead who drives the plot’s conflict.⁹+1
• Piyush Mishra: As Foofa, a mentor-like figure who assists the writer.¹⁰
• Chunky Panday: Plays a flamboyant character named Moderchai.¹¹
• Supporting Cast: Includes Amit Sial (as SHO Deepak Sharma), Manu Rishi Chadha, and Sumit Gulati.¹²

Critical & Censorship Highlights

The film was cleared by the CBFC with a U/A 16+ certificate after some notable modifications:¹³

• The “Pinky” Gesture: A scene featuring a middle finger gesture was famously swapped for a “pinky finger” at the request of the censor board.¹⁴
• Audio Change: The “Kantara scream” (the iconic voom sound) used in the background score was removed and replaced to avoid copyright or tonal issues.¹⁵
• Drug Depiction: Visuals of drug-snorting were replaced with suggestive shots to comply with censorship guidelines.¹⁶

Fast Facts

Early Review Sentiment

Critics have praised the film for being a “tonal break” from the serious dramas currently in theaters. While some found the plot “preposterous,” the chemistry between Varun and Pulkit is cited as the film’s strongest asset, delivering consistent laughs through situational comedy rather than slapstick punchlines.¹⁷