📌 Key Points
- “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do” faced backlash for allegedly promoting infidelity after its teaser launch.
- Ayushmann Khurrana asserts his character, Prajapati Pandey, is a “green flag” with a correct moral compass.
- Khurrana describes the film as a “comedy of errors” and a wholesome family entertainer, not promoting infidelity.
- He confirmed his children enjoyed the film’s edit, using their reaction as a benchmark for its family appeal.
Following teaser backlash, Ayushmann Khurrana staunchly defends his upcoming film, “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do.” He clarifies it’s a wholesome family entertainer, not promoting infidelity, and highlights his character as a “green flag” with a strong moral compass.
Infidelity Claims Spark Controversy
Ever since the teaser of the upcoming romantic comedy, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do launched last month, many viewers complained the film was ‘glorifying’ or ‘promoting’ infidelity. But at the film’s trailer launch in Mumbai on Saturday, lead actor Ayushmann Khurrana defended the film, claiming it is designed as a wholesome family entertainer.
While responding to a question about the film’s storyline, Ayushmann told reporters present there, He said, “Yeh film inn charon ke beech mein kya chal raha hai uspe hai. At the same time, I think yeh jo mera role hai Prajapati Pandey ka…he is a green flag. He is a complete green flag, uska moral compass bilkul correct hai. (This film is about what’s happening between these four characters. At the same time, I think my role, Prajapati Pandey, is a green flag. He is a complete green flag; his moral compass is absolutely correct.) We are not promoting any infidelity because it is a family film. Everyone will enjoy watching it. It is just a comedy of errors. Ismein aisa kuch nahi hai ke Prajapati ka kissi ke saath affair hai. Aisa kuch bhi nahi hai. (There is nothing in it that suggests Prajapati is having an affair with anyone. There is nothing like that at all).”
Ayushmann Khurrana Defends Film’s Intent
“Being a family man, I feel that I should make a film that my kids can watch. In fact, I took my kids to this edit. They really loved it. So, that’s my barometer. A benchmark is set there. If the kids like the film, it becomes like a wholesome family film. And Pati Patni Aur Wo Do is the same film. Where everyone will enjoy it. It will be fun. It will be a good, fun comedy film,” he added.
A Wholesome Family Entertainer?
The sequel also features Vijay Raaz, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Ayesha Raza, and Durgesh Kumar in pivotal parts. Backed by producers Bhushan Kumar, Renu Ravi Chopra, and Krishan Kumar, the film is presented by T-Series Films and B R Studios. It is set to release in theatres on May 15, 2026.
Ayushmann’s defense aims to reframe “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do” as a lighthearted family comedy, dispelling infidelity concerns. His confidence in its family appeal, even with his children’s approval, sets a clear expectation for its May 2026 release.
