Fukrey duo Pulkit-Varun back in comedy Rahu Ketu, see 2026 release date
The release date of the upcoming comedy film ‘Rahu Ketu’ was announced today. The film blends folklore with contemporary humor and stars Shalini Pandey along with Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma, known for his work in the ‘Fukrey’ franchise.
The upcoming film ‘Rahu Ketu’ is set to release in theaters on January 16, 2026. The comedy marks the return of actors Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma, known for their work in the ‘Fukrey’ franchise, with Shalini Pandey joining them in the lead role.
Written and directed by Vipul Vig, the film combines elements of folklore and contemporary comedy. The cast also includes Piyush Mishra, Chunky Pandey, Amit Sial and Manurishi Chadha.
A recently released motion poster features the song ‘Papi’, which introduces the tone and central characters of the film.
Umesh Kumar Bansal, CBO, Zee Studios, said in a statement, “At Zee Studios, we are committed to championing stories that break the clutter while remaining deeply connected to the Indian audience. Rahu Ketu does exactly that. It taps into our cultural belief systems with a playful twist and brings together a lead cast that is loved for its comic timing. We are proud to support a film that reinvents the comedy genre. Leading with originality, relevance and heart.”
Producer, BLive Productions, Suraj Singh said, “Right from the beginning, we knew that ‘Rahu Ketu’ needed a team that could balance heart, satire and scale. Vipul’s vision does exactly that. The film captures the spirit of entertainment we believe in, while giving audiences something truly new to experience. We are thrilled to partner with Zee Studios and can’t wait for audiences to step into this world.”
‘Rahu Ketu’ is presented by Zee Studio and produced by Zee Studio and BLive Productions. It is scheduled to release in theaters across the country on January 16, 2026.