With the debut of the television series Diya Aur Baati Hum in 2011, Rakesh Kukreti returned to the industry. Rakesh Kukreti played the role of Arvind Kothari in the program. Next, Rakesh Kukreti was seen in a significant role in the Star One series Ek Boond Ishq and the Zee TV series Punar Vivaah. He gained widespread recognition as Pankaj and Jairaj because to these shows.Later on in his career, Rakesh Kukreti contributed to numerous additional television series, including Lockdown Ki Love Story, Satrangi Sasural, Piyaa Albela, Radhakrishna, Shubharambh, and Kumkum Bhagya.Rakesh Kukreti has performed in well-known Bollywood films such as Singham Returns and Chennai Express (2013) in addition to television. Rakesh Kukreti had appearances in short films as well.