Akshay Kumar is gearing up to return to his comedic roots with the upcoming film Khel Khel Mein. After a string of action and drama-packed roles in films like Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sarfira, this movie promises to be a refreshing change. Moreover, Khel Khel Mein is hailed as the “biggest family entertainer of the year.” With its release just around the corner, here’s everything you need to know about Khel Khel Mein.
What is Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein release date?
Originally slated for a September release, Khel Khel Mein will now have a theatrical release on August 15, 2024, aligning with India’s Independence Day. This strategic release date places the film in direct competition with two other highly anticipated Bollywood films. It includes Stree 2, featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, and John Abraham and Sharvari Wagh’s Vedaa. All three films will be vying for audience attention on the same day, promising a dynamic box-office showdown.
Khel Khel Mein features a comedic fallout of a dinner party game that goes in an unexpected direction. The plot centers around seven friends who gather for an evening, during which they agree to make their phones public property for the night. This seemingly innocent agreement leads to a series of humorous and revealing incidents.
Akshay Kumar features as Rishabh Malik, who secretly checks out women online while being married to Vaani Kapoor’s character, Vartika Khanna. The film delves into the complexities of relationships and trust, all while maintaining a comedic tone. Vaani’s character proposes the rule, “Ek hi rule hai, hum saaton ke phone raat khatam hone tak public property hain (The only rule is that our phones are public property until the end of the night).” So what happens next? Only time will tell.
Adapted from the Italian film Perfect Strangers, Khel Khel Mein has received a UA certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Additionally, the film’s runtime is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
Khel Khel Mein cast: Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu & more
The film boasts an impressive cast, featuring Akshay Kumar as Rishabh Malik and Taapsee Pannu as Harpreet Kaur. It also includes Vaani Kapoor as Vartika Khanna, Fardeen Khan as Kabir, and Aditya Seal as Samar Tanwar. Ammy Virk as Harpreet Singh and Pragya Jaiswal as Nayna Mehra Tanwar round out the cast.
Moreover, Khel Khel Mein marks several eagerly awaited reunions. Akshay Kumar last appeared with Taapsee Pannu in the 2019 blockbuster Mission Mangal, where their on-screen chemistry was widely appreciated. The film also sees Akshay reuniting with Vaani Kapoor. He has previously worked with her in the 2021 action film Bell Bottom. Additionally, the film brings Akshay Kumar and Fardeen Khan together again after their successful 2007 film Heyy Babyy.
While Khel Khel Mein will initially be released in theatres, its availability on OTT platforms will be announced post-theatrical run. As of now, specific details about its digital release are yet to be confirmed. However, based on recent trends, Khel Khel Mein’s OTT release date and platform would depend on its box office run. If it does well, then a major streaming giant will release it within two weeks of the theatrical run conclusion.
In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Fardeen Khan hinted at the possibility of a sequel, which has generated buzz among fans. When asked about the potential for a follow-up, Khan humorously noted, “We’ve already cracked the idea for Khel Khel Mein 2.” Kumar also playfully added, “Zor zor se bolke schemein bata de logon ko (Speak out loud and disclose the plan).” While Khan later clarified that his comment was made in jest, the playful exchange has only added to the film’s excitement.
With its release just days away, Khel Khel Mein is gearing up to be one to look out for.