# Khel Khel Mein (खेल खेल में) (2024 film)
**Khel Khel Mein** (खेल खेल में) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Mudassar Aziz, and an official remake of the Italian film *Perfetti sconosciuti* (Perfect [Strangers](https://www.edgepedia.org/strangers), 2016). It stars [Akshay Kumar](https://www.edgepedia.org/akshay-kumar), Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk, Pragya Jaiswal, and Aditya Seal as friends whose dinner game of sharing their phone screens exposes secrets about each other.[1](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) • [2](https://www.bollywood.com/movies/khel-khel-mein/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Director and writers | Mudassar Aziz (director, screenplay, dialogue) with Sara Bodinar; original screenplay credit to Filippo Bologna, Paolo Costella, Paolo Genovese, Paola Mammini, and Rolando Ravello for *Perfetti sconosciuti*[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27056012/fullcredits) |
| Release | 15 August 2024 in Indian theaters, coinciding with Independence Day[4](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/khel-khel-mein-2/box-office/) |
| Streaming | Netflix, added to Netflix USA on 9 October 2024[5](https://usa.newonnetflix.info/info/81631010) |
| India box office | ₹403.6 million (₹40.36 crore) net lifetime total, from a ₹52.3 million (₹5.23 crore) opening day[4](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/khel-khel-mein-2/box-office/) |
| Global box office | ₹567.8 million (₹56.78 crore; ₹480.5 million (₹48.05 crore) India gross plus ₹87.3 million (₹8.73 crore) overseas), ranking 15th among 2024 Bollywood films worldwide[6](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2024/) |
| Ratings | IMDb 6.5/10 from about 29,000 votes; Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer 78% from 9 reviews[7](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27056012) • [8](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/khel_khel_mein_2024) |
| Runtime | Reported as 2h 11m by Rotten Tomatoes and 2h 15m by IMDb and JustWatch[8](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/khel_khel_mein_2024) • [7](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27056012) |
## Spoilers
### Plot
The story is set around a destination wedding in Jaipur, where Vartika's sister Radhika is getting married.[9](https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/art-and-culture/khel-khel-mein-review-film-akshay-kumar-vaani-kapoor-taapsee-pannu-ammy-virk-11723958742363.html) Plastic surgeon Rishabh Malik (Akshay Kumar) and his wife Vartika ([Vaani Kapoor](https://www.edgepedia.org/vaani-kapoor)), an author whose second marriage is on the rocks, arrive at the hotel along with their friends: Harpreet ([Ammy Virk](https://www.edgepedia.org/ammy-virk)) and his wife, also named Harpreet ([Taapsee Pannu](https://www.edgepedia.org/taapsee-pannu)); Samar (Aditya Seal) and his wife Naina (Pragya Jaiswal); and the single Kabir (Fardeen Khan), who arrives without the girlfriend he was expected to bring.[10](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/khel-khel-mein-2/)
After the sangeet ceremony, the group gathers in Rishabh's room, where Vartika proposes a game: everyone places their phone on the table, and whoever receives a call, message, or email must share it openly with the rest.[11](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27056012/plotsummary/) What begins as fun turns ugly as secrets surface, including infidelity, sexuality, and insecurity, and the couples confront hidden facts about one another over the course of the night.[11](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27056012/plotsummary/) • [12](https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/khel-khel-mein-review/20240815.htm) The characters' professions in the film include a plastic surgeon, a novelist, a social media influencer, a car dealer, a corporate professional, a boutique owner, and a cricket coach.[12](https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/khel-khel-mein-review/20240815.htm)
## Production
The film was announced as an official remake of Paolo Genovese's Italian comedy-drama *Perfetti sconosciuti* (2016), with Akshay Kumar and [Fardeen Khan](https://www.edgepedia.org/fardeen-khan) reuniting on screen 16 years after *Heyy Babyy* (2007).[1](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) Shooting took place primarily in the UK, with schedules in London and Udaipur.[13](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/south-sensation-pragya-jaiswal-joins-akshay-kumar-starrer-khel-khel-mein-exclusive/articleshow/108070377.cms) Pragya Jaiswal joined the cast in early 2024, and the film marked her return to [Hindi cinema](https://www.edgepedia.org/hindi-cinema) after *Titu MBA* a decade earlier, following Telugu films including *Kanche* (2015) and *Akhanda* (2021).[14](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/hindi/news/2024/Mar/29/pragya-jaiswal-wraps-up-shoot-for-the-akshay-kumar-starrer-khel-khel-mein)
The producers were [Bhushan Kumar](https://www.edgepedia.org/bhushan-kumar), Krishan Kumar, Vipul D. Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha, and [Ajay Rai](https://www.edgepedia.org/ajay-rai), under the banners T-Series Films, Wakaoo Films, and KKM Film production.[8](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/khel_khel_mein_2024) Manoj Kumar Khatoi was the cinematographer and Ninad Khanolkar the editor.[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27056012/fullcredits) The music was composed by [Tanishk Bagchi](https://www.edgepedia.org/tanishk-bagchi), B Praak, Rochak Kohli, and Guru Randhawa, among others.[15](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/29878/khel-khel-mein/)
## Adaptation of Perfect Strangers
*Perfect Strangers* has been remade extensively: the Mint counted 28 remakes following the 2016 Italian original, and Khel Khel Mein is the first Hindi adaptation, adapted by Sara Bodinar and Mudassar Aziz.[9](https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/art-and-culture/khel-khel-mein-review-film-akshay-kumar-vaani-kapoor-taapsee-pannu-ammy-virk-11723958742363.html) Indian-language versions preceded it, including the Kannada *Loudspeaker* (2018) and the Malayalam *Twelfth Man* (an official remake).[16](https://www.amarujala.com/amp/entertainment/movie-review/khel-khel-mein-movie-review-by-pankaj-shukla-akshay-kumar-mudassar-aziz-vaani-kapoor-pragya-jaiswal-taapsee-2024-08-14) The Hindi version localizes the premise to a Big Fat Indian Wedding setting, and reviewers noted changes from the original's script, including altered relationship dynamics among the characters.[17](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/lite/)
## Release and box office
The film was initially announced for 6 September 2024, then moved up to 15 August 2024, releasing alongside *Stree 2* and *Vedaa* on Independence Day.[18](https://www.yugmarg.com/edition/2024/04/30/pages.pdf) • [19](https://epaper.himalayanmail.com/admin/paper/1723664233Page%2010.pdf) It opened to ₹52.3 million (₹5.23 crore) net in India, reached ₹150.5 million (₹15.05 crore) by the end of the opening weekend, and finished its run at ₹403.6 million (₹40.36 crore) net.[4](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/khel-khel-mein-2/box-office/) With ₹480.5 million (₹48.05 crore) India gross and ₹87.3 million (₹8.73 crore) overseas, its global total of ₹567.8 million (₹56.78 crore) placed it 15th among 2024 Bollywood releases worldwide.[6](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2024/)
It began streaming on Netflix on 9 October 2024.[5](https://usa.newonnetflix.info/info/81631010)
## Reception
Critical response was mixed to positive. On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds a 78% Tomatometer from 9 reviews and a 71% audience score.[8](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/khel_khel_mein_2024) Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave it 2.5 out of 5, while Dhaval Roy of The Times of India gave 3.5, praising the smart writing and performances.[8](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/khel_khel_mein_2024) Udita Jhunjhunwala in Mint wrote that Aziz's script and direction keep things moving jauntily even though most scenes seat the actors around a dining table.[8](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/khel_khel_mein_2024) Reviewers repeatedly singled out Akshay Kumar's comic timing, particularly a phone call in which his character counsels his teenage daughter.[20](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/khel-khel-mein/movie-review/112531113.cms) • [16](https://www.amarujala.com/amp/entertainment/movie-review/khel-khel-mein-movie-review-by-pankaj-shukla-akshay-kumar-mudassar-aziz-vaani-kapoor-pragya-jaiswal-taapsee-2024-08-14)
At the awards, Fardeen Khan was nominated for the 2025 IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor and won the 2025 Iconic Gold Award for Best Supporting Actor, Comedy; Aditya Seal won the 2024 Lions Gold Award for Best Supporting Actor; and [Pragya Jaiswal](https://www.edgepedia.org/pragya-jaiswal) won the 2025 Iconic Gold Award for Fresh Face in Bollywood.[21](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27056012/awards/)
## References
1. [Akshay Kumar and Fardeen Khan's Khel Khel Mein is a remake of Perfect Strangers; Aditya Seal joins the cast, The Times of India](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)
2. [Khel Khel Mein, Bollywood.com](https://www.bollywood.com/movies/khel-khel-mein/)
3. [Khel Khel Mein (2024) full cast and crew, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27056012/fullcredits)
4. [Khel Khel Mein Box Office Collection, Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/khel-khel-mein-2/box-office/)
5. [Is 'Khel Khel Mein' on Netflix? Where to Watch the Movie, New On Netflix USA](https://usa.newonnetflix.info/info/81631010)
6. [Worldwide Highest Grossing Bollywood Movies on 2024, Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2024/)
7. [Khel Khel Mein (2024), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27056012)
8. [Khel Khel Mein (2024), Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/khel_khel_mein_2024)
9. ['Khel Khel Mein' review: Breezy new version of a much-adapted film, Mint](https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/art-and-culture/khel-khel-mein-review-film-akshay-kumar-vaani-kapoor-taapsee-pannu-ammy-virk-11723958742363.html)
10. [Khel Khel Mein Movie: Review, Release Date, Songs, Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/khel-khel-mein-2/)
11. [Khel Khel Mein (2024) plot summary, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27056012/plotsummary/)
12. [Khel Khel Mein Review: Game Of Phones, Rediff.com](https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/khel-khel-mein-review/20240815.htm)
13. [South Sensation Pragya Jaiswal joins Akshay Kumar starrer Khel Khel Mein, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/south-sensation-pragya-jaiswal-joins-akshay-kumar-starrer-khel-khel-mein-exclusive/articleshow/108070377.cms)
14. [Pragya Jaiswal wraps up shoot for the Akshay Kumar-starrer Khel Khel Mein, Cinema Express](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/hindi/news/2024/Mar/29/pragya-jaiswal-wraps-up-shoot-for-the-akshay-kumar-starrer-khel-khel-mein)
15. [Khel Khel Mein Hindi Movie, Nowrunning](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/29878/khel-khel-mein/)
16. [Khel Khel Mein Review, Amar Ujala](https://www.amarujala.com/amp/entertainment/movie-review/khel-khel-mein-movie-review-by-pankaj-shukla-akshay-kumar-mudassar-aziz-vaani-kapoor-pragya-jaiswal-taapsee-2024-08-14)
17. [Khel Khel Mein movie review, The Indian Express](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/lite/)
18. [Yugmarg Glamour, 30 April 2024 edition](https://www.yugmarg.com/edition/2024/04/30/pages.pdf)
19. [Top News of J&K, 9 August 2024](https://epaper.himalayanmail.com/admin/paper/1723664233Page%2010.pdf)
20. [Khel Khel Mein Movie Review: A wildly entertaining comedy, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/khel-khel-mein/movie-review/112531113.cms)
21. [Khel Khel Mein (2024) awards, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27056012/awards/)
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