Khel Khel Mein (2024 film)

Three married Indian couples with entirely different personalities, who are also friends, gather at a wedding in Jaipur. Rishabh Malik, a plastic surgeon habituated to lying, is about to get separated from his author wife, Vartika. After the Sangeet ceremony of Vartika's sister, Radhika, the couples decide to play a game. The three couples meet in Rishabh's room where Vartika puts across the rules of the game: everyone will place their cellphones on the table and whoever receives a call, message, or email will have to share the details with the rest of the participants.

Even though the game starts on a funny note, it gradually results in the unraveling of many secrets about each of the participants, and the couples are virtually shocked to learn the hidden facts about each other. All six realise that their real lives are far removed from their make-believe social media and rich lives that they put up for the world to see, leading to more misunderstandings between the couples.{{cite web |date=9 May 2024 |title=India Box Office: 'Khel Khel Mein' Scores $3.6 Million In A Week |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/swetakaushal/2024/08/26/india-box-office-khel-khel-mein-scores-36-million-in-a-week/ |work=Forbes |access-date=26 August 2024}}

{{Castlist|

• Akshay Kumar as Dr. Rishabh Malik, a plastic surgeon
• Taapsee Pannu as Harpreet "Happy" Kaur Sodhi, a housewife and social media vlogger
• Vaani Kapoor as Vartika Khanna Malik, a writer
• Ammy Virk as Harpreet "Happy" Singh Sandhu, an automobile dealer
• Aditya Seal as Samar "Sam" Tanwar, a brand manager
• Pragya Jaiswal as Naina Mehra Tanwar, a boutique owner
• Fardeen Khan as Kabir Deshmukh, a cricket coach
• Ishitta Arun as Malti Mehra, Samar's boss
• Talat Aziz as Gagan Mehra, Naina's father, Samar's boss
• Kiran Kumar as Ranveer Khanna - Vartika and Radhika's father
• Alka Kaushal as Veena Khanna - Vartika and Radhika's mother
• Maahi Raj Jain as Anaya Malik, Rishabh's daughter; Vartika’s stepdaughter
• Diljot Chhabra as Radhika Khanna, Vartika's sister{{cite web |date=9 May 2024 |title=Diljot Chhabra to share screen space with Akshay Kumar in Khel Khel Mein: 'He was so humble' |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/diljot-chhabra-to-share-screen-space-with-akshay-kumar-in-khel-khel-mein-he-was-so-humble-article-109989037/amp |work=Times Now |access-date=27 July 2024}}
• Gaurav Manwane as Varun, Radhika's fiancè{{cite web |date=8 August 2024 |title=Gaurav Manwane to make Bollywood debut in Akshay Kumar starrer Khel Khel Mein: "Watching him work is like a masterclass in acting" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-gaurav-manwane-make-bollywood-debut-akshay-kumar-starrer-khel-khel-mein-watching-work-like-masterclass-acting/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=9 August 2024}}
• Chitrangada Singh{{Cite web |accessdate=12 August 2024 |title='Desi Boyz Era Is Back!' Netizens laud Akshay Kumar and Chitrangda Singh's reunion in Khel Khel Mein |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/desi-boyz-era-is-back-netizens-laud-akshay-kumar-and-chitrangda-singhs-reunion-in-hauli-hauli-song-from-khel-khel-mein-13797749.html/amp |work=Firstpost|date=27 July 2024 }} as Kadambari Kapoor (special appearance)
• Ananya Panday as Rehana (voice appearance)
• Jimmy Sheirgill{{cite web |title=Here's why Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Jimmy Shergill, Aparshakti Khurana, Sunny Singh have been thanked in Khel Khel Mein |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-heres-ananya-panday-arjun-kapoor-bhumi-pednekar-jimmy-shergill-aparshakti-khurana-sunny-singh-thanked-khel-khel-mein/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=15 August 2024 |access-date=15 August 2024}} as Kabir's brother (voice appearance)
• Arjun Kapoor as Gautam (voice appearance)
• Bhumi Pednekar as Sandhya (voice appearance)
• Aparshakti Khurana as Ricky Ahuja (voice appearance)
• Sunny Singh as Hrithik (voice appearance)

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Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu were cast as the leads.{{cite news |date=23 July 2024 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/khel-khel-mein-poster-fans-call-akshay-kumar-king-of-comedy-as-he-returns-to-the-genre-this-time-with-fardeen-khan-101721720536161.html |title=Khel Khel Mein: Fans call Akshay Kumar 'king of comedy' as he returns to the genre, this time with Fardeen Khan |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=23 July 2024}}{{cite news |date=27 April 2024 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/taapsee-pannu-unveils-khel-khel-mein-with-akshay-kumar-vaani-kapoor-fardeen-khan/articleshow/109646091.cms |title=Taapsee Pannu unveils first glimpse of 'Khel Khel Mein' with Akshay Kumar and others |work=The Times of India |access-date=10 May 2024}} Later, Fardeen Khan joined the cast marking his return to films after 14 years. Vaani Kapoor, Pragya Jaiswal, Ammy Virk and Aditya Seal were then cast in other prominent roles.{{cite news |last=Mishra |first=Vinay MR |date=16 September 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-and-fardeen-khans-khel-khel-mein-is-a-remake-of-perfect-strangers-aditya-seal-joins-the-cast/articleshow/103714869.cms |title=Akshay Kumar and Fardeen Khan's Khel Khel Mein is a remake of Perfect Strangers; Aditya Seal joins the cast |work=The Times of India |access-date=17 September 2023}}{{Cite news |title=Pragya Jaiswal joins Akshay Kumar starrer Khel Khel Mein |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/pragya-jaiswal-joins-akshay-kumar-starrer-khel-khel-mein/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=28 February 2024 |access-date=29 February 2024}}{{cite news |date=27 April 2024 |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/taapsee-pannu-akshay-kumar-fardeen-khan-with-khel-khel-mein-cast-top-instagram-moments/cid/2016196 |title=Vaani Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan with Khel Khel Mein cast: Top Instagram moments |work=The Telegraph |access-date=11 May 2024}}

Principal photography commenced by October 2023.{{Cite news |title=Akshay Kumar commences shooting for 'Khel Khel Mein' in London |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/world/akshay-kumar-commences-shooting-for-khel-khel-mein-in-london-1503233397.html/amp |work=The Statesman |access-date=21 November 2023}} The film was mainly shot in London and Udaipur before wrapping in April 2024.{{Cite news |title=Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu in Udaipur for shoot of 'Khel Khel Mein' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-taapsee-pannu-in-udaipur-for-shoot-of-khel-khel-mein/articleshow/107980853.cms |work=The Times of India |date=25 February 2024 |access-date=27 February 2024}}{{Cite news |title=Akshay Kumar and co. wraps up shooting of 'Khel Khel Mein' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/akshay-kumar-wraps-up-shooting-of-khel-khel-mein/article68008793.ece/ |work=The Hindu |date=30 March 2024 |access-date=19 April 2024}}

{{Infobox album

| name = Khel Khel Mein

| year = 2024

| type = soundtrack

| artist = Tanishk Bagchi, Rochak Kohli, Guru Randhawa and Raj Ranjodh

| released = 13 August 2024

| recorded =

| studio =

| genre = Feature film soundtrack

| length = 17:03

| language = Hindi

| label = T-Series

| producer =

| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio

|{{YouTube|twPG3ASvwrY|Khel Khel Mein (Audio Jukebox)}}

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The music of the film is composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Rochak Kohli, Guru Randhawa and Raj Ranjodh while the background score is composed by John Stewart Eduri. Lyrics are written by Kumaar, Guru Randhawa, Jaani and Raj Ranjodh.

The first single titled "Hauli Hauli" was released on 25 July 2024.{{Cite news |title='Hauli Hauli': Akshay-Vaani, Ammy-Taapsee feature in generic Punjabi song |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/hauli-hauli-music-video-from-khel-khel-mein-akshay-kumar-vaani-kapoor-ammy-virk-taapsee-pannu-in-punjabi-song-2571872-2024-07-25 |work=India Today |date=25 July 2024 |access-date=25 July 2024}} The second single titled "Duur Na Karin" was released on 30 July 2024 and is a remake of Nabeel Shaukat Ali's 2016 Punjabi single "Kooch".{{cite web |access-date=30 July 2024 |title=Khel Khel Mein: Check Out Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor's Romantic Chemistry In 'Duur Na Karin' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/khel-khel-mein-check-out-akshay-kumar-vaani-kapoors-romantic-chemistry-in-duur-na-karin/articleshow/112137821.cms |work=The Times of India|date=30 July 2024 }} The third single titled "Do U Know" by Diljit Dosanjh was released on 8 August 2024 which is a remake of Dosanjh's 2016 Punjabi single of the same name.{{cite web |access-date=8 August 2024 |title=Khel Khel Mein song Do U Know: Akshay Kumar features in Diljit Dosanjh's party song, fans demand the singer's appearance. Watch video |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/khel-khel-mein-song-do-u-know-akshay-kumar-features-in-diljit-dosanjhs-party-song-9503040/ |work=The Indian Express|date=8 August 2024 }}

{{Track listing

| headline = Track listing

| extra_column = Singer(s)

| total_length = 17:03

| title1 = Hauli Hauli

| extra1 = Guru Randhawa, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar

| lyrics1 = Guru Randhawa

| music1 = Guru Randhawa

| length1 = 2:48

| title2 = Duur Na Karin

| extra2 = Vishal Mishra, Zahrah S Khan

| lyrics2 = Kumaar

| music2 = Tanishk Bagchi

| length2 = 3:35

| title3 = Do U Know

| extra3 = Diljit Dosanjh

| lyrics3 = Jaani

| music3 = Tanishk Bagchi

| length3 = 2:49

| title4 = Chal Ve Dilaa

| extra4 = Vishal Mishra, Rochak Kohli

| lyrics4 = Kumaar

| music4 = Rochak Kohli

| length4 = 4:48

| title5 = Baari Barsi

| extra5 = Guru Randhawa, Raj Ranjodh

| lyrics5 = Raj Ranjodh

| music5 = Raj Ranjodh

| length5 = 3:03

}}

The film was earlier scheduled to release on 6 September 2024, but was advanced to 15 August 2024, for an Independence Day release.{{cite news |url=https://theprint.in/feature/akshay-kumar-taapsee-pannus-khel-khel-mein-to-now-release-on-independence-day/2128998/?amp |title=Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu's 'Khel Khel Mein' to now release on Independence Day |work=The Print |date=12 June 2024 |access-date=25 June 2024}}

The streaming rights for the film were acquired by Netflix and it started streaming on the platform on 10 October 2024.{{Cite web |access-date=9 October 2024 |title=Khel Khel Mein OTT Release: When and where you can watch Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Vaani Kapoor starrer comedy drama |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/khel-khel-mein-ott-release-when-and-where-you-can-watch-akshay-kumar-taapsee-pannu-fardeen-khan-vaani-kapoor-starrer-comedy-drama-1352832 |work=Pinkvilla|date=9 October 2024 }}{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Bhawana |date=2024-10-06 |title=Khel Khel Mein OTT streaming details |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/khel-khel-mein-ott-streaming-details-1828433 |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}

{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|78|5.8|9|ref=yes|access-date=20 August 2024}}

A critic for Bollywood Hungama rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Khel Khel Mein rests on a novel plot that not only entertains but also boasts of excellent performances."{{Cite news |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=15 August 2024 |title=Khel Khel Mein Movie Review: KHEL KHEL MEIN rests on a novel plot with excellent performances. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/khel-khel-mein-2/critic-review/khel-khel-mein-2-movie-review/khel-khel-mein-rests-on-a-novel-plot-with-excellent-performances/ |work=Bollywood Hungama}} Dhaval Roy of The Times of India rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Khel Khel Mein has minor flaws, but its smart writing, tight direction, and performances make it worth a watch, especially with a bunch of friends. However, if you get too inspired by this game, do it at your own risk!"{{Cite news |title=Khel Khel Mein Movie Review : A wildly entertaining comedy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/khel-khel-mein/movie-review/112531113.cms |access-date=15 August 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Tushar Joshi of India Today rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Khel Khel Mein is a watchable family entertainer with a message. If you are looking for a clean comedy that doesn’t rely on double-meaning and innuendo-laden one-liners, this is the ticket to buy this Independence Day."{{Cite web |title='Khel Khel Mein' Review: Akshay Kumar shines in this game of love and betrayal |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/khel-khel-mein-review-akshay-kumar-shines-game-of-love-betrayal-2581837-2024-08-14 |access-date=14 August 2024 |website=India Today |date=14 August 2024 |language=en}} Titas Chowdhury of News18 rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Akshay Kumar is the glue that holds this fun comedy together. Taapsee Pannu emerges as a show stealer."{{Cite web |title=Khel Khel Mein Review: Taapsee Pannu Takes the Trophy Home, Akshay Kumar's Return to Comedy Is Laudable |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/khel-khel-mein-review-taapsee-pannu-takes-the-trophy-home-akshay-kumars-return-to-comedy-is-laudable-9014091.html |access-date=14 August 2024 |website=News18 |language=en}}

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated 3/5 stars and notes "The chemistry between the motley bunch of actors works in fits and starts but Akshay Kumar's gift of the gab, Taapsee's bumbling comedienne and Fardeen Khan's dry wit come out tops."{{Cite web |first=Sukanya |last=Verma |title=Khel Khel Mein Review: Game Of Phones |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/khel-khel-mein-review/20240815.htm |date=15 August 2024 |website=Rediff}}{{rating|3|5}} Tanmayi Savadi of Times Now rated the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "Khel Khel Mein switches between laughs and drama. As a whole product, it is entertaining. With the possibility of a sequel, this one could be a fun ride if watched with an unbiased lens."{{Cite web |title=Khel Khel Mein Movie Review: Akshay Kumar's Comedy Comeback Balances Humour And Relationship Sensitivity |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/bollywood/khel-khel-mein-movie-review-akshay-kumar-comedy-comeback-balances-humour-and-relationship-sensitivity-review-112490354 |access-date=14 August 2024 |website=Times Now |date=13 August 2024 |language=en}} Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "The film is sadly undone by its second half that suffers from what can be best described as the Mood Swing syndrome. Only people with massive mood swings can relate to the jitteriness of the film’s narrative."{{Cite web |date=14 August 2024 |title='Khel Khel Mein' movie review: Akshay Kumar returns to solid form in a remake that needed little more consistency |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/khel-khel-mein-movie-review-akshay-kumar-returns-to-solid-form-in-a-remake-that-needed-little-more-consistency-13803966.html/amp |access-date=14 August 2024 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "A little more of the some-men-will never-change just like leopards and their spots would have made this Akshay Kumar-Taapsee Pannu film a no-holds-barred banger."{{Cite web |date=15 August 2024 |title=Khel Khel Mein movie review: Akshay Kumar exhibits flair in no-holds-barred comedy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/khel-khel-mein-movie-review-akshay-kumar-vaani-kapoor-taapsee-pannu-flair-in-no-holds-barred-comedy-9515358/ |access-date=15 August 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times wrote, "It’s hard to nitpick a flaw in the project, which stars Akshay Kumar, because the film delivers what it promises - a chill time- and more."{{Cite news |date=14 August 2024 |title=Khel Khel Mein movie review: Akshay Kumar is in terrific form in a smart laugh riot |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/khel-khel-mein-movie-review-akshay-kumar-is-in-terrific-form-in-a-smart-laugh-riot-101723648716999.html |work=Hindustan Times}}

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