Rahu Ketu (2026) Ending Explained: Why the Pulkit-Varun Magic Just Ran Out of Ink

Everyone is talking about the "magical notebook" twist, but let’s be real: this script needed a rewrite more than the characters did. The ending of Rahu Ketu tries to sell us a high-concept metaphor for free will, but it mostly feels like a desperate attempt to salvage a plot that spent 90 minutes chasing its own tail in Himachal.

What Actually Happened?

In the final act, Rahu and Ketu recover Churu Lal’s enchanted notebook from Meenu Taxi, effectively ending her "authoritarian" control over their lives. Instead of just deleting themselves or writing a winning lottery ticket, they use the notebook’s reality-warping powers to dismantle a local drug cartel.

The Bottom Line: The bumbling "shadow planets" reclaim their agency, stop being scapegoats for the town's bad luck, and pivot from comedic nuisances to local vigilantes.

The Insider Take

The "Notebook" device is a classic trope—think Death Note but with less edge and more slapstick. By making Rahu and Ketu actual manifestations of a writer's imagination, the film tries to be meta, but the execution gives "straight-to-OTT" vibes. The VFX during the climax, specifically the "manifestation" sequences, looked rushed—likely a result of the post-production crunch to hit the January 16 release window.

This ending was clearly designed to pivot Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma away from their Fukrey personas, but the "heroes of the people" transition felt unearned. It's a calculated risk to turn a stoner-adjacent comedy into a social commentary on drug cartels, and frankly, the tonal shift is giving us cinematic whiplash.

Why This Matters for the Box Office

Varun Sharma is currently the king of the "lovable loser" archetype, but Rahu Ketu proves that even a loyal fanbase has limits. If the audience doesn't buy the "magical realism" element within the first 20 minutes, the ending—which relies entirely on that logic—falls flat.

Expect a decent opening weekend due to the lack of competition, but the word-of-mouth will likely be a slow-motion car wreck. This film is a litmus test for whether the Samrat-Sharma duo can survive outside the Fukrey franchise. Prediction? It’s a sleeper hit only if the TikTok/Reels crowd finds the "Meenu Taxi" scenes meme-worthy.

What Fans Are Missing

Did you notice the color of the ink in the final scene? When Rahu and Ketu write their own ending, the ink turns from black to gold. It’s a heavy-handed nod to the "Golden Age" (Satya Yuga) in mythology, suggesting they’ve moved from being "Shadow Planets" (Karmic debt) to "Dharmic Heroes." It’s a clever Easter egg for those into Vedic astrology, but it doesn't fix the pacing issues in Act 3.

QUICK FACTS

• Release Date: January 16, 2026

• Director: Vipul Vig

• Lead Cast: Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Meenu Taxi

• Genre: Comedy / Fantasy / Adventure

• Core Theme: Free Will vs. Predestination

• Villain Era: The Himachal Drug Mafia
  

Fans Also Asked

Q: Does the notebook in Rahu Ketu actually exist? A: In the world of the film, yes, it is a mystical object created by Churu Lal Sharma. It serves as a literal plot device to explore the theme of who controls our narrative.

Q: Is there a post-credits scene in Rahu Ketu? A: No, but the final montage hints that Churu Lal is starting a new "chapter," which is industry-speak for "we want a sequel if this breaks even."

Q: Why are they named Rahu and Ketu? A: They are named after the north and south lunar nodes in Vedic astrology, traditionally associated with chaos and karmic cycles. The film uses this to subvert the idea that people born under "bad stars" are destined for failure.

Q: Where can I watch Rahu Ketu? A: It is currently a theatrical release. Expect it to hit a major streaming platform (likely Prime Video) within 6 to 8 weeks.