Khichdi 2 trailer: Responsibility of world peace rests on TV’s favoutire silly gang as they return to big screen with more gags

The over two-minute long trailer begins with establishing its no-brainer world: that after the birth of Pakistan and India on August 14 and 15th, respectively, a new kingdom came into existence – Paanthukisatn. What follows next is a series of adventures, misadventures, outlandish scenarios and gangs.

Sample this, when Rajeev Mehta’s Praful asks Pratik Gandhi, playing a pilot, “Who are you?”, the Scam 1992 actor asks sarcastically, “Aapko kya lagta hai?” In his trademark quirk, Praful says, “Mujhe joota lagta hai, log mujhe marte hai tab.” The line leads Hansa, played always to adorable perfection by Supriya Pathak, to gloat that last year Praful was hit by Qutub Minar. A puzzled Pratik asks how is it even possible to throw Qutub Minar at someone, only to be told, “Ha, par jijaji ko toh phek sakte hai na Qutub Minar pe?”

Khichdi first aired as a weekly sitcom in 2002 on Star Plus and soon emerged as one of the most loved shows on TV, thanks to its humour, memorable characters and performances.

After two seasons on TV, the franchise eventually transitioned to films in 2010 when it released its first installment. Khichdi 2 is now gearing to release on November 17, a week after Salman Khan’s Tiger 3. Khichdi 2 is written and directed by Aatish Kapadia, and produced by Jamnadas Majethia.