Mr & Mrs Mahi, featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, is gearing up for a grand release on May 31, 2024. With a unique storyline, stellar star cast, and extensive promotions by Dharma Productions, this upcoming movie has already created quite a buzz. Here’s everything you need to know about this much-awaited film.
Mr & Mrs Mahi release date, trailer, cast, plot & more
Mr & Mrs Mahi is directed by Sharan Sharma and will premiere in theaters this upcoming Friday, May 31, 2024. The trailer, which was released on May 12, 2024, offers a glimpse into the lives of Mahendra and Mahima, the lead characters played by Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, respectively. The story revolves around their shared passion for cricket and the trials they face as a newlywed couple.
The trailer begins with Mahendra and Mahima meeting for the first time in an arranged marriage setup. Mahendra, a cricket enthusiast, dreams of playing for the national team, while Mahima, a dedicated doctor, harbors a latent love for cricket. When Mahendra’s dream is denied by his father, he decides to channel his passion into coaching Mahima. However, what follows after is a series of challenges and breakthroughs for them as a couple. Do they make it through? Viewers will get to know this Friday.
Apart from Rajkummar Rao as Mahendra and Janhvi Kapoor as Mahima, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’s cast also includes Kumud Mishra as Mishra ji, Abhishek Banerjee, and Rajesh Sharma. Furthermore, it also features Zarina Wahab, Purnendu Bhattacharya, and Arpan Das. Yamini Das, Shashie Verma, Kundan Kumar, and Himanshu Jaykar round up the ensemble.
For those wondering how the actors prepare for such a physically challenging role, Janhvi Kapoor recently shared insights about her preparation for the film. “During Mili, I began training. It took two years. I faced many injuries; both my shoulders were dislocated. But all the credit goes to them and to my two coaches – Abhishek Nair and Vikrant sir. Both of them have worked very hard. At every turn, I felt like giving up, like it’s not happening. My body was giving up. But they gave me a lot of courage,” shared the actor.
More details on Janhvi Kapoor & Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming movie
Now, the OTT release details of the upcoming movie are still under wrap, however, recent reports suggest following its theatrical run, Mr & Mrs Mahi will be available on Netflix. Dharma Productions has sold the digital rights to the streaming giant. While the exact OTT release date is yet to be announced, it will depend on the film’s performance at the box office. The film has a runtime of 139 minutes, or 2 hours and 19 minutes.
Janhvi Kapoor, in a recent interview, highlighted why the movie should be watched in theaters. She said, “I think it’s a film for everyone. I really think it’s a film for India, where the youth is right now, where the people are right now. And it really is just an honest work of art. And it’s a film that I know I’ll be proud of in years to come.”
All in all, with its release just around the corner, fans are eagerly awaiting to experience this heartfelt story of Mr & Mrs Mahi on the big screen.
