After its theatrical run, Khel Khel Mein, featuring Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu, has made its way to Netflix, streaming from October 10. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film seems to be getting a fresh wave of love on OTT. Alongside Akshay and Taapsee, the ensemble cast includes Fardeen Khan, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, and Pragya Jaiswal. Initially, the film hit theatres on August 15, clashing with Shraddha Kapoor-RajKummar Rao’s Stree 2 and John Abraham’s Vedaa. While Stree 2 dominated the box office as a mega-hit, Khel Khel Mein didn’t quite match up. But with its recent OTT release, fans are giving it the appreciation many feel it deserves. Several social media users are praising the film now and are regretting giving it a miss during the film’s theatrical run.
Fans regret NOT watching Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu's Khel Khel Mein in theatres
One fan, who had caught the movie in theatres, noted how Khel Khel Mein is “more fun than Stree 2,” adding, “Now that it’s on Netflix, everyone’s realizing it’s better. I said it before—Stree 2 was overrated, but Khel Khel Mein is pure fun and deserved more love in cinemas.”
Taapsee Pannu’s performance also drew praise. “Watching #KhelKhelMein on Netflix, and @taapsee is the best part! Can we get more films where she’s a full-on Punjaban?” one viewer tweeted.
Another user on X (formerly Twitter) shared their surprise, saying, “This movie isn’t as bad as people made it seem during its theatrical run. It’s a fun watch, a decent comedy with some flaws, but worth your time!”
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Regret was a common theme among viewers, with one cinephile admitting, “#KhelKhelMein is so good. I regret missing it in theatres. It’s honestly better than #Stree2.”
Several fans expressed their delight in watching the film multiple times. “Just saw #KhelKhelMein for the third time on @NetflixIndia after catching it twice in theatres. The comedy is on point, and Akshay Kumar’s timing is unmatched,” one netizen wrote.
Another fan raved about Akshay’s performance: “If you think #AkshayKumar can only play loud comedic roles, watch #KhelKhelMein and see how he nails a more subtle character while still making us laugh.”
While the film has been praised for its humor, one user couldn’t help but notice Akshay’s appearance, saying, “Loved #KhelKhelMein, but why does Akshay look so much older and weaker here? It’s surprising, given how young he usually looks compared to his contemporaries.”
Another fan wrote, "Watching Khel Khel Mein 4th time."
About Khel Khel Mein
Khel Khel Mein revolves around a married couple and a group of five friends who decide to share all their calls and texts with each other for one wild night, leading to chaos and revelations. The movie locked horns with Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2 and John Abraham’s Vedaa at the box office.