Rahu Ketu Review: I actually paid money, sat through the whole thing, and stayed till the end because reviewing movies is part of my job. Otherwise, I would’ve walked out in the first 15 minutes. No exaggeration.
At first, Rahu Ketu pretends it has something interesting to say. The opening sets up this mythological angle, Rahu and Ketu from Indian lore, AI-generated visuals, Piyush Mishra’s voice, a mysterious book, and the promise of a wild, different kind of crime-comedy. For a brief moment, I thought, okay, maybe this could go somewhere. It doesn’t.
My Rating: 1.5/5
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | Rahu Ketu |
| Genre | Crime Comedy |
| Language | Hindi |
| Release Year | 2026 |
| Director | Vipul Vig |
| Main Cast | Varun Sharma, Pulkit Samrat, Piyush Mishra |
| Runtime | Approx. 2h 20m |
The Core Problem: A Concept Without a Spine
Here’s the thing. The concept isn’t bad. A magical book that turns whatever you write into reality? That’s solid. You could build an entire smart, dark comedy around that idea. But this movie has no idea what it wants to be.
- First half feels like it’s going somewhere else entirely
- The second half feels like it belongs to a different film
- Characters behave however the scene demands, not how humans behave
- Comedy is loud, forced, and painfully outdated
It’s like everyone involved thought being random = being funny. That’s not how it works.
Varun Sharma & Pulkit Samrat: Stuck in the Fukrey Loop
Varun Sharma is still playing Choocha. Pulkit Samrat is still playing Honey. They haven’t evolved, they’ve just changed the costume. That “confused but cute idiot” act? It worked once. Maybe twice. Now it’s exhausting.
At one point, I genuinely felt second-hand embarrassment watching them overact scenes that weren’t funny to begin with. They’re shouting jokes at the audience, begging for laughs that never come.
And the worst part? They actually have talent. That’s what makes this even more frustrating.
The Female Character Problem (Yes, It’s That Bad)
The heroine’s character is written like a bad joke from an old Bollywood notebook that should’ve been thrown away years ago. Infantilized, sexualized, inconsistent, pick one, or better yet, don’t pick any.
Item numbers pop up out of nowhere. Scenes turn serious for five minutes, then suddenly it’s a dance number. There’s no emotional logic, no tonal control. You don’t feel offended. You just feel tired.
Comedy That Feels Like an Attack
This movie doesn’t let a joke breathe. It forces humor into every possible gap, even when silence would’ve worked better. People weren’t laughing in my theater. A couple of them actually left. That tells you everything.
The Good & Bad In Rahu Ketu
What Worked (Barely)
| Good Elements | Why They Almost Worked |
|---|---|
| Initial concept | Mythology + crime comedy could’ve been fun |
| Piyush Mishra’s presence | Adds gravitas that the film desperately needs |
| Opening setup | The First 10 minutes give false hope |
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What Completely Failed
| Bad Elements | Why They Ruined the Film |
|---|---|
| Script | No structure, no continuity |
| Comedy | Forced, loud, cringe |
| Character writing | One-note, overdone, repetitive |
| Tone | Can’t decide if it’s serious or stupid |
| Direction | Feels unchecked and careless |
My Honest Take On Rahu Ketu (No Filter)
This is one of the biggest disappointments of the year so far. Not because it’s offensive. Not because it’s bold. But because it’s lazy. It feels like nobody involved watched the final cut and asked, “Does this actually work?”
And announcing a sequel after this? That’s not confidence. That’s denial.
Should You Watch Rahu Ketu?
If you:
- Loved Fukrey only because of Choocha
- Enjoy loud, random humor without logic
- Want an empty theater for “privacy”
Then sure, this might be for you. Everyone else? Save your time. Or wait for streaming. Or just rewatch something that respects your intelligence. I watched Rahu Ketu first. You don’t have to.