Audience reactions to Vir Das' new film 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos' have been quite mixed since its release. Some viewers really enjoyed the subtle comedy elements in the movie. Others felt the film did not make them laugh at all. A section of the audience also praised producer Aamir Khan for backing such a project in an era dominated by high-action spectacles.
Box Office Performance on Day 3
The comedy drama starring Vir Das has been earning steady numbers at the box office through word-of-mouth publicity. According to the latest Sacnilk report, the film collected Rs 1.5 crore on its third day since release. This brings the total collection of the movie to Rs 4.35 crore nationwide.
Day-Wise Collection Breakdown
Here is a detailed look at the film's earnings over its opening weekend:
- Day 1 [Friday, January 16]: Rs 1.25 crore
- Day 2 [Saturday, January 17]: Rs 1.6 crore
- Day 3 [Sunday, January 18]: Rs 1.50 crore
- Total Collection: Rs 4.35 crore
Theater Occupancy Details
The comedy movie directed by Vir Das and Kavi Shastri recorded an overall 13.12% Hindi occupancy on Sunday, January 18, 2026. This indicates moderate audience turnout during the first weekend.
Vir Das Reveals Film's Budget
In a recent conversation with NDTV, Vir Das opened up about the production cost of his latest release. He shared an interesting comparison during the interview. Das stated that the entire movie cost less than the catering budget of big films like 'Dhurandhar' and 'Ikkis'. This highlights the modest budget approach for this comedy project.
More About 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos'
The film has been written by Vir Das and Amogh Randive. Das co-directed the movie with Kavi Shastri. Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, the film features Vir Das in the lead role alongside Mithila Palkar, Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi, and Srushti Tawade.
The supporting cast includes Simon Feilder, Benedict Garrett, Jemima Dunn, and Ashwin Mushran. The movie also features special appearances by several celebrities including Aamir Khan, Imran Khan, Sanjeev Kapoor, Meiyang Chang, Ash King, and Sumukhi Suresh.
'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos' officially hit theaters across India on January 16, 2026. The comedy spy film continues its theatrical run as audiences share their varied opinions about the humor and storytelling.
