he trailer of Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma-starrer Rahu Ketu was unveiled on Wednesday and has sparked strong buzz among social media users. As the popular Fukrey duo reunites on screen, netizens have shared largely enthusiastic reactions, praising the film’s quirky concept, comic energy, and the lead actors’ performances.
Soon after its release, the Rahu Ketu trailer began trending across social media platforms, with fans lauding Pulkit Samrat’s effortless screen presence and Varun Sharma’s comic timing. While many viewers welcomed the return of light-hearted comedy, some felt the humour leaned on familiar tropes.
Fans React to the Trailer
As the trailer dropped, social media was flooded with varied reactions. Several users praised Pulkit Samrat for bringing a familiar yet fresh energy to the screen, while others highlighted his seamless chemistry with Varun Sharma.
One user wrote, “Varun ka part rewind karke dekhna pada, itna mast tha.”
Another commented, “#RahuKetu achi comedy movie hai. Trailer dekh ke hi pata chal gaya. Bahut time baad Bollywood se ek achi comedy movie aayi hai.”
However, not all reactions were positive. A user remarked, “#RahuKetu trailer is packed with same old cringe jokes and done-to-death comic beats.”
Sharing excitement, a tweet read, “Oh my goodness! Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma bring a hilarious comedy dose with #RahuKetu. It’s a cult of classic old jokes served in freshly minted humour.”
Another fan added, “Yeh trailer dekh ke mood fresh ho gaya. #PulkitSamrat and #VarunSharma kamaal kar diya! #RahuKetu.”
About the Trailer
The trailer opens with veteran actor Piyush Mishra lending his distinctive voice to narrate the story of Rahu and Ketu. It then introduces the titular characters, played by Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma, whose innocent, clueless nature and easy chemistry drive the humour. Their silly antics and comic misadventures set the tone for a light-hearted entertainer.
Directed by Vipul Vig, Rahu Ketu positions itself as a fun, feel-good comedy. Earlier, Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma spoke about reuniting for the film and what audiences can expect.
“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 told ANI.
Rahu Ketu is slated to release in theatres on January 16
