Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan(2023)
The Parekh family goes on an adventure to save the world with Praful serving as an emperor of a fictional country Paanthukistan. The absurdity, the gags and the silliness return as the Parekh family's adventure transcends various landscapes – cities, beaches, snow-clad mountains, deserts, and caves.
Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan is streaming on ZEE5 and Amazon Prime Video.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 17 November 2023
- Director
- Aatish Kapadia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
A family goes on a wild trip to save the world. Their adventure takes them through cities, beaches, mountains, and deserts. One of them even becomes the emperor of a made-up country called Paanthukistan.
“The Parekhs are back. The world is not ready.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan
Cast reunions in this film: Rajeev Mehta & Aatish Kapadia (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Paanthukistan' is a playful twist on the word 'paanthu,' a Gujarati slang term for a silly or foolish person.
- This sequel released 19 years after the first Khichdi movie, which came out in 2005.
- Actor Anang Desai, who plays Babuji, has been portraying the character since the original TV series began in 2002.
- The movie was shot across multiple Indian locations including Mumbai, Goa, and Rajasthan to show the family's journey.
- Director Aatish Kapadia also wrote the screenplay, continuing his long collaboration with the cast from the TV show.
- A special promotional event for the film was held at a famous Mumbai restaurant, mimicking the family's chaotic dining scenes.
- The film blends its original TV series humor with the adventure genre, a shift from the family's usual home-based plots.