5 Times Rajkummar Rao Proved His Comic Genius Before Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi star in Bhool Chuk Maaf, a romantic comedy set to release on May 9, 2025. Set in Varanasi, the film follows a man stuck in a time loop on the day of his wedding. Directed by Karan Sharma, the film promises laughter, love, and surprises.

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video is a 2024 comedy starring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri. Set in 1997, it follows a newlywed couple whose private video gets stolen, leading to a chaotic and humorous hunt to retrieve it. The film is streaming on Netflix.

Hum Do Hamare Do is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama directed by Abhishek Jain. The film stars Rajkummar Rao as Dhruv Shikhar, an orphan who fabricates a family by "adopting" a couple, played by Paresh Rawal and Ratna Pathak Shah, to impress his love interest, Anya Mehra, portrayed by Kriti Sanon. The film explores themes of family, identity, and societal expectations. Hum Do Hamare Do was released on October 29, 2021, and is available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. ​

Badhaai Do (2022) is a Hindi-language comedy-drama featuring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar. The film follows Shardul Thakur, a closeted gay police officer, and Suman Singh, a lesbian physical education teacher, who enter into a lavender marriage to appease their families while pursuing their individual romantic relationships. 

Stree is a 2018 Indian horror-comedy film directed by Amar Kaushik, featuring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles. Set in the small town of Chanderi, the story revolves around Vicky (Rao), a skilled tailor who encounters a mysterious woman (Kapoor) during the annual festival season. The film blends humor and horror as Vicky and his friends attempt to uncover the truth behind the legend. ​

Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) is a romantic comedy starring Rajkummar Rao, Kriti Sanon, and Ayushmann Khurrana. Set in Bareilly, the film follows Bitti, a spirited girl who sets out to find the author of a book she connects with, leading to a hilarious love triangle. Rajkummar Rao shines as the shy yet funny Pritam Vidrohi.