Rahu Ketu: Release date, what to expect, trailer breakdown, cast, and more about the comedy drama

Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma reunite for Rahu Ketu, a comedy drama that has been making much anticipation since last year. Here's what we know…

Rahu Ketu

Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma, who rose to fame with the Fukrey franchise, reunite for Rahu Ketu this year. The comedy drama is making much anticipation since 2025 as Samrat returns after two years of gap. Rahu Ketu promises to break genre boundaries with its quirky fantasy drama and mythology-inspired twist. The makers have recently dropped the official trailer that highlights two fictional characters written by an author in his notebook and they come to life.

Rahu Ketu release date

The eccentric comedy drama is arriving in theatres on January 16, 2026. Rahu Ketu is directed by Vipul Vig and produced by Umesh Kumar Bansal, Pragati Deshmukh, Suraj Singh and Varsha Kukreja.

Rahu Ketu cast members

Varun Sharma plays Rahu (a bumbling misfit who believes himself a bad luck)

Pulkit Samrat plays Ketu (Rahu's partner-in-chaos who's ambitious but frequently misguided)

Manu Rishi Chadda plays Churu Lal Sharma (the author of the magical notebook and Rahu Ketu)

Shalini Pandey plays Meenu Taxi (a confident woman who steals the magical notebook)

Piyush Mishra plays Foofa (the narrator of the story)

Chunky Panday plays Moderchai (a comical character)

What to expect from Rahu Ketu

Viewers can expect a hilarious storyline where two quirky characters–Rahu and Ketu–come to life from a notebook and reveal to be the creation of an ordinary author named Churu Lal Sharma. Rahu and Ketu are born from his magical book, originally intended to help fight corruption. Instead the duo causes unintentional chaos.

The plot turns high-stakes when a cunning woman named Meenu Taxi steals the mystical notebook, gaining the power to dictate Rahu and Ketu with the stroke of a pen. Determined to reclaim their autonomy, Rahu and Ketu embark on an adventure that leads them to a dangerous drug mafia network. Along the way, the duo must outsmart both criminals and fate itself, eventually transforming from clueless pawns into unlikely heroes who rewrite their own stories.

What does the Rahu Katu trailer show

Packed with insane laughter, quirky characters and a refreshingly wild tone, the 3-minute trailer offers a glimpse into a universe where mythology and folklore take a modern-day adaptation blended with humour. Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma bring in their iconic comic timing and chemistry to the screen. The video hints that the duo’s presence alone is enough to draw fans in, and is bringing brand-new madness.

While Pulkit’s Ketu is a character that's driven by ambition and shortcuts, Varun’s Rahu leans into situational comedy and physical humour. On the other hand, Shalini’s Meenu Taxi appears as a headstrong woman who takes the lead to control Rahu and Ketu. Meanwhile, Chunky Panday adds more fun layers to the narrative.

Rahu Ketu FAQs:

Q. Where to watch Rahu Ketu?

A. Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma's Rahu Ketu is releasing in theatres on January 16, 2026.

Q. Who features in Rahu Ketu?

A. Rahu Ketu stars Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Shalini Pandey, Manu Rishi Chadda, Piyush Mishra and Chunky Panday.

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