A vibrant, satirical sci-fi comedy where a wide-eyed alien wanders through the colorful chaos of India. It blends humor and poignancy to expose the absurdities of blind faith, ultimately finding the universal language of humanity amidst divided gods.
PK
पीके
"Peeke hai kya?"
Director:
Rajkumar Hirani
Cast:
Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Saurabh Shukla, Boman Irani, Sushant Singh Rajput
Drama
Comedy
Science Fiction
Budget:
$13,000,000
Box Office:
$118,920,000
PK - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Ranbir Kapoor's Cameo
Ranbir Kapoor appears in the final scene as another alien landing on Earth, guided by PK. This hints at a continuing cycle of research and provides a delightful surprise for fans, linking two generations of stars.
3 Idiots References
The film reunites the core team of 3 Idiots: Director Rajkumar Hirani, Aamir Khan, and Boman Irani. While not a direct plot reference, the casting of Boman Irani as a news channel head (a figure of authority) parallels his role as the Dean in 3 Idiots.
Om Bhaiya's Wi-Fi
The character who introduces PK to the concept of God is named 'Om'. PK sarcastically remarks later about 'God's manager', playing on the irony that his first guide to religion was a man named after a sacred sound.