The beloved comic duo from the 'Fukrey' franchise, Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma, are gearing up to deliver another dose of laughter with their upcoming film, 'Rahu Ketu'. In a heartfelt gesture ahead of the movie's nationwide release, the actors recently embarked on a spiritual journey to seek divine blessings.
A Sacred Pilgrimage to Ujjain
Ahead of the film's theatrical debut on January 16, 2026, Samrat and Sharma visited the revered Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Ujjain. The actors, along with their team, offered prayers to Lord Shiva, seeking success and blessings for their new cinematic venture. Pulkit Samrat shared moments from this religious trip on his social media, giving fans a glimpse into their devotional pit-stop.
One of the videos from the post captured the actors' infectious energy, showing them sitting in an e-rickshaw and enthusiastically chanting "Har Har Mahadev". Samrat captioned the post with a message of faith and excitement: "Har Har Mahadev. With Mahakal's blessings, Rahu Ketu is ready to see you all in cinemas on 16th January." The post was aptly decorated with folded hands and trident emojis, reflecting the spiritual sentiment.
Star-Studded Cast and Directorial Debut
'Rahu Ketu' marks the directorial debut of Vipul Vig, who previously penned the scripts for the popular 'Fukrey' films. The movie boasts a robust ensemble cast that includes talented actors like Shalini Pandey, Piyush Mishra, Chunky Pandey, Amit Sial, and Manurishi Chaddha, among others.
The film promises a hilarious and twisted narrative centered around two endearing but clueless characters named Rahu and Ketu. Their journey kicks off with a chaotic mission to retrieve a magical notebook, known as 'Churu Lal's magical noteboot', from a cunning character named Meenu Taxi.
Cast and Crew Express Excitement
In an official statement, Pulkit Samrat shared his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the fun-filled shooting experience. "We've had the most fun shooting this full-on, hilariously twisted chaos of a film. Can't wait for audiences to see what we've created," he said.
Varun Sharma echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the unique nature of the film. "The moment I heard Rahu Ketu, I knew this was going to be unlike anything we've ever done - and what an experience it's been!" he remarked.
Director Vipul Vig opened up about his inspiration and the joy of reuniting with the Fukrey stars. "Astrology has always fascinated me, and reimagining it through humour and heart was something I was eager to explore. Having written the Fukrey films, working with Varun and Pulkit again - this time as a director - felt both familiar and thrilling. Making Rahu Ketu as my directorial debut has been nothing short of magical," Vig stated.
With the blessings sought and the team buzzing with excitement, 'Rahu Ketu' is all set to hit cinema screens across India on January 16, 2026, aiming to kickstart the new year with laughter and entertainment.
