What Did Critics Say About Pk The Movie?

Whenever I chat with friends about Bollywood oddities, 'PK' always becomes one of those films we circle back to — and the sequel question is the one that sparks the liveliest debates. From what I've tracked over the years, there hasn't been an official confirmation of a sequel to 'PK'. The director, people close to the project, and the lead actor have floated ideas at times, but none turned into a green-lit production. Given how distinct and self-contained the original was — a satirical take on faith, identity, and human foibles — a direct follow-up would need a very careful story not to feel forced. That said, cinema moves in strange circles. Filmmakers sometimes return to a world years later with a spiritual successor or a fresh angle. Personally, I’d love something that captures the original’s heart without retreading the same beats: maybe a new protagonist grappling with modern digital-age myths, or a continuation that treats the first film’s events as lore in a bigger universe. Until an official announcement drops, I’ll keep refreshing interviews and rewatching 'PK' when I need that bittersweet mix of laughs and thoughtfulness.

I still get a warm grin when I think about 'PK'—it's one of those films that feels grand yet strangely intimate. The runtime is about 153 minutes, which is roughly 2 hours and 33 minutes. I watched it in a packed theater once and the time flew by because of the jokes, Aamir Khan's performance, and the emotional beats; it never felt like a slog. There’s an intermission in the standard theatrical cut, so if you’re watching in a cinema-mode setup, plan a quick stretch break around the midpoint. If you're choosing when to watch, know that the pacing mixes comedy, satire, and a few longer dramatic moments, so 2 hours 33 minutes gives it room to breathe. For me, it’s the kind of movie where the runtime is just right—long enough to build the world and characters, short enough to keep the laughs and questions coming without overstaying its welcome.

Watching 'PK' always makes me grin, and the core cast is a big reason why it works so well. The film stars Aamir Khan in the title role — he’s the alien PK, awkward and utterly charming. Opposite him is Anushka Sharma, who plays the female lead (often called Jaggu) and anchors a lot of the emotional beats. Rounding out the primary on-screen trio is Sushant Singh Rajput, who has an important supporting role that helps PK navigate human life. Boman Irani is another familiar face in a supporting part, bringing his characteristic presence and comic timing. Beyond those names there’s a wider ensemble of character actors who pop up throughout the film to great effect. If you’re revisiting the movie, try watching for how each of these performers flips between broad comedy and surprisingly tender moments — it’s part of what made 'PK' such a talking point when it came out.

Watching 'PK' the first time, I left the theater with a goofy grin and a knot in my chest — the ending does that on purpose. In the final act PK manages to expose the profiteering around religion by making people question why we worship what we can’t see and why intermediaries get to define our relationship with the divine. He recovers his means to contact his home (the film keeps this simple: he gets back the gadget he needs), makes peace with what he’s learned about humans, and then leaves Earth. That exit is literal, but it’s also symbolic: the alien departs physically while the questions he asked hang in the air. To me the strongest part isn’t the spaceship shot but the emotional aftermath. Jaggu and the people around her have been shaken into introspection; communities start talking about faith versus superstition. The movie doesn’t tie everything up neatly — it deliberately leaves room for viewers to keep wrestling with those ideas. I loved that: it doesn’t preach a single solution, it nudges you to look at how beliefs are formed and who benefits from them. So the ending is both a resolution for PK’s story and a prompt for ours. He goes home, but his curiosity and the conversations he sparks stay behind, which feels like a hopeful, slightly uncomfortable gift.

I still get a little giddy every time I hunt down a good Bollywood comedy, and 'PK' is one of those films I keep recommending. If you want to stream it right now, the easiest route is to check major services: Amazon Prime Video often has 'PK' available to rent or buy in many countries, and YouTube Movies/Google Play (now Google TV) also usually lists it for rent in SD/HD. In India, it frequently turns up on Disney+ Hotstar or local platforms, but regional rights change, so it might move around. A trick I use is to open JustWatch or Reelgood, type in 'PK', and they’ll show current streaming, rental, and purchase options for my country. If it’s not on a subscription you already pay for, renting on YouTube or Prime is quick and legal. Keep an eye out for subtitle options or dubbed versions if you’re sharing it with friends who prefer English or another language. Tonight I actually streamed 'PK' with some friends for a laugh — subtitles on, snacks ready — and it was perfect.

I've dug through a lot of Bollywood DVDs and special-feature menus, and my gut says yes — but with a caveat. For most big Indian releases like 'PK', the studio tends to trim scenes for theatrical pacing and then tuck a few of those bits into the DVD/Blu-ray extras or promotional packages. So you might find a couple of short deleted scenes, alternate takes, or bloopers if you hunt down the physical disc or a deluxe digital release. If you want to be sure, check the region-specific Blu-ray/DVD menus and the item descriptions on streaming platforms. Sometimes Netflix or Amazon will label something as an 'Extended Edition' or list bonus material. Also keep an eye on official YouTube channels and the production house's uploads — they sometimes post a scene or two as a teaser. My favorite part of digging for these extras is discovering small moments that deepen character beats, especially in comedies where sight gags were trimmed for time. Happy sleuthing — you might find a tiny nugget that changes how you saw a moment in the film.

I get a little giddy when someone asks where to buy 'PK' on DVD—I've hunted that disc down a few times for friends and my own shelf. If you want brand-new copies, the obvious places are Amazon (check both .com and Amazon.in), Flipkart if you're in India, and large retailers like Walmart or Best Buy if you live in the U.S. Sometimes the official DVD is region-specific, so watch for Region 2 (Europe/Asia) vs Region 1 (North America) and PAL vs NTSC video formats. If new copies are scarce, I always check eBay, Discogs, and local secondhand shops or Facebook Marketplace; sellers often list condition photos and subtitles info. Also peek at specialty Indian film stores online—names change, but they tend to stock Bollywood DVDs and often ship internationally. Don’t forget libraries or university film collections if you just want to watch without buying. One last tip from my experience: read seller feedback, confirm language tracks and subtitle availability, and if you're picky about extras or picture quality, look for a Blu-ray or a collector’s edition. Happy hunting—there’s something satisfying about slotting a well-loved film like 'PK' onto a shelf.

When I first watched 'PK' I laughed, got annoyed, and then felt weirdly moved — which, to me, screams fiction crafted to make a point rather than a retelling of real events. I’ve chatted about this movie at film nights and online threads a dozen times: the director Rajkumar Hirani and writer Abhijat Joshi created an original story starring Aamir Khan as an alien trying to understand humans. The plot, characters, and situations are all fictional, though they’re full of familiar social moments. People sometimes ask if the strange scenes or the controversies were lifted from a newspaper; really, they’re exaggerated observations of religious practices and human contradictions, stitched into satire. There were actual petitions and heated debates after release, which sometimes make viewers think the film mirrored some single true case — but it didn’t. If you’re looking to connect 'PK' to reality, think of it like a collage: inspired by real social tensions and anecdotes, but assembled into a fictional narrative meant to ask questions rather than document facts. I liked it more as a conversation starter than as history, and I still bring it up at potlucks when religion and media come up.