Akshay Kumar is gearing up to return to his comedy roots with the upcoming film Khel Khel Mein. After a string of action and drama roles in films like Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sarfira, this film promises to be a refreshing change. Moreover, Khel Khel Mein is being hailed as the “biggest family entertainer of the year.” With the release just around the corner, here’s everything you need to know about Khel Khel Mein.

Originally scheduled for a September release, Khel Khel Mein will now have a theatrical release on August 15, 2024, coinciding with India’s Independence Day. This strategic release date puts the film in direct competition with two other highly anticipated Bollywood films. These include Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, and John Abraham and Sharvari Wagh’s Vedaa. All three films will vie for audiences’ attention on the same day, promising a dynamic box office showdown.

Khel Khel Mein is a comic account of a dinner party that takes an unexpected turn. The plot revolves around seven friends who get together 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 plays 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, while maintaining a comic 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 till the end of the night).” So what happens now? Only time will tell.