Actor Ayushmann Khurrana said his upcoming film "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do" is a comedy of errors that does not endorse or glorify infidelity.
The clarification comes after the film's teaser sparked a backlash on social media, where critics accused the project of normalizing cheating in relationships. Because Khurrana has built a career on socially conscious cinema, the perception of the film's moral stance is critical to its reception.
During an appearance at the India Today TV studio, Khurrana and his castmates discussed the complexities of relationship boundaries and the risks of oversharing. The actor addressed the controversy surrounding the plot and said the movie is intended as a wholesome family entertainer [1].
Khurrana sought to distance the production from regressive themes. He said, "We are not glorifying infidelity" [1]. He said he would never be a part of regressive films [1].
The project is scheduled for release in May 2026 [2]. While some viewers interpreted the teaser as an endorsement of betrayal, the production team maintains the story uses humor to navigate relationship dynamics rather than promote harmful behavior.
This defense follows a pattern of public scrutiny regarding how modern Bollywood comedies handle domestic conflict. By framing the movie as a family entertainer, the cast aims to pivot the conversation away from the accusations of normalizing infidelity and toward the film's intent as a lighthearted comedy.
“"We are not glorifying infidelity."”
The tension between the film's marketing and the public's reaction highlights a growing sensitivity toward how infidelity is portrayed in popular media. By explicitly denying the glorification of cheating, Khurrana is attempting to protect his brand as a socially responsible actor while ensuring the film is viewed as a satire rather than a moral endorsement of infidelity.
