1. Introduction
After the heavy action dose of Sankranti (with The Raja Saab and Jana Nayagan drama), Bollywood finally brings us a light-hearted fantasy comedy. Rahu Ketu released in theaters today, January 16, 2026, reuniting the hilarious pair of Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma. Does this fantasy-comedy experiment work, or is it just bad luck (literally)? Let’s dive into the review.
2. The Unique Plot (No Spoilers)The Raja Saab Total Box Office Collection Day 4
The story is refreshing! It revolves around a struggling writer, Churu Lal Sharma (played by Manu Rishi), who writes a story in a “Magical Notebook.” To his shock, his two unlucky characters—Rahu (Varun Sharma) and Ketu (Pulkit Samrat)—jump out of the book and come to life!
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The Twist: Wherever they go, they bring chaos and bad luck. The movie follows their journey as they try to fix their “Author’s” life while dodging a villain played by Chunky Panday.
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Here is the official trailer link for Rahu Ketu (2026).
Rahu Ketu | Official Trailer | Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma | Zee Studios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBnkWkiDFTQ
Teaser Link: If you want to include the teaser in your blog as well, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeK_As55eOQ
3. Star Cast & Performances
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Pulkit Samrat & Varun Sharma: Their chemistry is the soul of the film. If you loved Fukrey, you will love their banter here.
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Shalini Pandey: Plays “Meenu Taxi,” a quirky role that adds glamour and emotion.
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Piyush Mishra: As “Foofa,” he steals every scene with his dialogue delivery.
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Director: Vipul Vig (the brain behind Fukrey) has directed this, so the dialogue writing is top-notch.
4. Censor Board “Cuts” (Interesting Trivia)
Before the release, the movie faced some interesting cuts from the CBFC:
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The “Kantara” Scream: The makers were asked to remove a sound effect that resembled the famous “Vaarah Roopam” scream.
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Drug Scenes: Visuals of snorting were replaced, and alcohol brand names were blurred.
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Runtime: 2 Hours 19 Minutes (Perfect length for a comedy).
5. Public Talk & Twitter Review
The audience reaction on Day 1 is mixed to positive.
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Positives: The concept is new. The VFX used to show “Bad Luck” moments is funny. The second half has good emotional depth.
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Negatives: The screenplay feels a bit chaotic in the first 30 minutes.
6. Box Office Prediction
Since it released on a non-holiday Friday with low promotion, the opening will be slow.
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Day 1 Estimate: ₹2 – ₹3 Crores.
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Verdict: It relies entirely on Word of Mouth. If the comedy clicks, it can become a “Sleeper Hit” like Munjya or Fukrey.
7. Final Verdict: Watch or Skip?
If you are tired of loud action movies and want a clean family comedy this weekend, go for it! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) – A Fun One-Time Watch.
