Khel Khel Mein

Khel Khel Mein () is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film written and directed by Mudassar Aziz. Based on the 2016 Italian film Perfect Strangers, the film stars Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, Vaani Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal.
The film was released on 15 August 2024 to mixed-to-positive reviews from critics.
== Premise ==
Revolves around a group of friends who gather for a dinner and end up revealing secrets about each other.
== Cast ==
*Akshay Kumar as Rishabh Malik
*Ammy Virk as Harpreet Singh Sodhi
*Taapsee Pannu as Harpreet "Happy" Kaur Sodhi
*Vaani Kapoor as Vartika Malik
*Fardeen Khan as Kabir Deshmukh
*Aditya Seal as Samar
*Pragya Jaiswal as Naina
*Ishitta Arun as Malti, Naina's stepmother
*Kiran Kumar as Vartika and Radhika's father
*Alka Kaushal as Vartika and Radhika's mother
*Maahi Raj Jain as Anaya Malik, Rishabh's daughter; Vartika’s stepdaughter
*Diljot Chhabra as Radhika, Vartika's sister
*Gaurav Manwane as Varun, Radhika's fiancè
*Chitrangada Singh as Kadambari Kapoor (special appearance)
*Bhumi Pednekar as Sandhya (voice appearance)
*Ananya Panday in a voice appearance
*Arjun Kapoor in a voice appearance
*Jimmy Sheirgill in a voice appearance
*Aparshakti Khurana in a voice appearance
*Sunny Singh in a voice appearance
== Production ==
===Casting===
Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu were cast as the leads. 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.
===Filming===
Principal photography commenced by October 2023.
== Soundtrack ==
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 is written by Kumaar, Guru Randhawa, Jaani and Raj Ranjodh. The first single titled "Hauli Hauli" was released on 25 July 2024. The second single titled "Duur Na Karin" was released on 30 July 2024. The third single titled "Do U Know" was released on 8 August 2024.
== Release ==
The film was earlier scheduled to release on 6 September 2024, but was preponed to 15 August 2024, for an Independence Day.
== Reception ==
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." 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!" 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." 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."
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." 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." 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." Subhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "The length of the movie makes things sag in bits, especially in the second half. Plus, some of the ‘reveals’ aren’t that madly interesting either. In the interests of keeping things light and frothy, some characters are given arcs which threaten to redeem them. Which does this kind of film no good: a little more of the some-men-will never-change just like leopards and their spots, would have made it a no-holds-barred banger. Erm."
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== References ==
Category:2024 films
Category:2024 comedy-drama films
Category:2020s Hindi-language films
Category:Indian remakes of Italian films
Category:Indian comedy-drama films
Category:Films about mobile phones
Category:Indian comedy thriller films
Category:Films about friendship
Category:Films about social issues in India
Category:Films about adultery in India
Category:Indian black comedy films
Category:Indian crime comedy-drama films
Category:Tragicomedy films
Category:Films set in country houses
Category:Indian psychological drama films
Category:Indian psychological thriller films
Category:Indian family films
Category:Films shot in London
Category:Films shot in Rajasthan
Category:Indian LGBT-related films
Category:LGBT-related comedy-drama films
Category:LGBT-related comedy thriller films
Category:Gay-related films