Rahu Ketu, starring Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Shalini Pandey, Piyush Mishra, Chunky Panday, Amit Sial, Manu Rishi Chadha, and Sumit Gulati, has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the CBFC. The movie
is all set to release in theatres on Friday, January 16, and ahead of its release, the film has received a U/A certificate, but not without changes. The makers have been asked to make certain changes in the film before its release.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has asked the makers to edit the drug sniffing and snorting visuals. A dialogue in the film has been replaced. Along with this, a scene featuring a middle finger was modified to a pinky finger. All alcohol brand names were asked to be removed. Most importantly, the CBFC has asked the makers to replace the Kantara film music “voom” scream.
More About Rahu Ketu
The film Rahu Ketu is described as a comedy that offers a peculiar perspective on belief systems and daily turmoil by fusing astrology with humour. The movie, which is supported by BLive Production and Zee Studios, seeks to provide humorous yet meaningful entertainment.
Taking to Instagram, the makers shared the trailer, writing, “Ek kahani, sadiyon purani. Kahani ke do kirdaar, aadhe rakshas, aadhe devata samajhdaar!”
Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma on Rahu Ketu
Set in the chaos of daily life, Rahu Ketu brings Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma back together following their collaboration in the Fukrey series.
Speaking with ANI, Pulkit and Varun opened up about what fans can expect from the movie. “This film captures everything audiences loved about Fukrey. Most importantly, it brings the two of us together again, and we had a fantastic time working on it. That joy and camaraderie truly come through on screen. The film is written by Vipul, who also penned all three Fukrey films,” Pulkit shared.
Varun assured that Rahu Ketu will remind fans of Fukrey. “Just like Fukrey 1, 2, and 3, this film offers the same spirit, but in a completely new world with new characters and a fresh set of actors. Pulkit and I remain the common thread, and together we bring you a highly entertaining and fun way to begin 2026. Comedy is a genre that truly comes alive in theatres—when people sit together, laugh together, and share that joy, the emotion is unmatched. So come experience it on the big screen from 16th January,” Varun said.
