The highly anticipated comic caper, Rahu Ketu, starring a stellar ensemble cast including Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Shalini Pandey, Piyush Mishra, Chunky Panday, Amit Sial, Manu Rishi Chadha and Sumit Gulati, is gearing up for its release on Friday, January 16. Ahead of its theatrical debut, the film has successfully navigated the censor board, with Bollywood Hungama providing an exclusive insight into the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) directives.
CBFC's Censor Directives for Rahu Ketu The CBFC granted Rahu Ketu a U/A 16+ certificate after requesting several specific modifications to ensure compliance. These crucial censor cuts highlight the meticulous process films undergo before reaching audiences: * A specific dialogue was replaced in a scene. * Visuals depicting drug sniffing and snorting were required to be replaced with appropriate shots wherever they occurred in the film. * Any instance of the middle finger gesture was asked to be modified to the pinky finger whenever shown in the movie. * All visible alcohol brand names were mandated for removal from the film. * The makers were instructed to submit an authentication letter for a Sanskrit Shloka used in the movie. * Notably, the 'Kantara film music (voom) scream' was also asked to be replaced.
Film Details and Creative Team Following these changes, the censor certificate for Rahu Ketu was issued on Monday, January 12. The film boasts a runtime of 139.40 minutes, translating to 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 40 seconds. This Bollywood film is backed by prominent names like Zee Studios and B-Live Productions Pvt Ltd, with Umesh Kumar Bansal, Suraj Singh, and Varsha Kukreja serving as producers. This project marks the directorial debut of Vipul Vig, acclaimed writer of the successful 'Fukrey' franchise, promising a fresh perspective. The film brings back the dynamic duo of Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma, known for their camaraderie in the 'Fukrey' series, ensuring high expectations from this comic caper.
Cast Perspectives and Film's Vision Pulkit Samrat, during a promotional event at the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards 2025, expressed his excitement about Rahu Ketu. He shared that despite numerous offers post-'Fukrey', he and Varun Sharma were keen on choosing a project that was "a grade above than Fukrey." Samrat described Rahu Ketu as "a very exciting and fantastical world with very exciting characters," emphasizing that "the way the story unfolds is heartwarming." This film is set to offer a unique and engaging experience for moviegoers, blending comedy with a compelling narrative.
