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Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos Box Office: Vir Das' Comedy Thriller Struggles Amid the Border 2 Storm
Vir Das' latest outing, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, has completed its first week at the box office, and the numbers tell a story of a difficult theatrical run. Despite being backed by a big production house and featuring a quirky concept, the film has managed to garner only ₹ 5.55 Crore (estimated) in its opening week. The film, which marks the directorial debut of Vir Das, opened with a modest ₹ 1.25 Crore and saw a slight peak on Saturday, but failed to sustain any momentum on the weekdays. The primary reason behind the film's lackluster performance is the massive Border 2 fire currently raging at the box office. Sunny Deol's war epic has dominated single screens and multiplexes alike, leaving very little breathing room for smaller-budget films. The patriotic fervor surrounding Border 2 has resulted in a significant diversion of the mass audience, causing Happy Patel to witness a sharp crash starting from its first Monday. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is a comedy-spy thriller that follows the misadventures of a clumsy, accidental spy. The film stars Vir Das in the titular role, supported by a talented ensemble including Aamir Khan and Sharib Hashmi. The film aimed to bring back the screwball comedy genre to Bollywood, a style Vir Das is well-known for in his stand-up career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This project marks a significant reunion for Vir Das and Aamir Khan, who previously worked together in the cult classic Delhi Belly (2011). While Delhi Belly was an adult-comedy blockbuster that redefined the genre, Happy Patel has struggled to replicate that magic in a highly competitive market. Vir Das has previously been a part of several successful films, but his transition into a solo lead and director has met with a tough challenge due to the current box office dynamics. Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos - Week 1 India Net CollectionDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 1.25 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 1.6 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 1.5 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.45 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.35 CrDay 6 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.2 CrDay 7 [1st Thursday]₹ 0.2 CrTotal (Week 1)₹ 5.55 Cr