Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos box office collection day 2 - Vir Das' film shows marginal growth, yet fails to build major momentum against Dhurandhar wave

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos earned ₹2.75 crore in two days. The film faces a slow start and stiff competition from Rahu Ketu and Dhurandhar.

Vir Das in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos

Vir Das' comedy-thriller Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos has finished its second day of domestic box office. Despite having Aamir Khan's support, the film still had a disappointing opening weekend, with Friday's numbers being very low and Saturday showing a slight upward trend.

How much did Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos earn in the first two days of its release?

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos made an estimated ₹1.25 crore nett in India on its first day at the box office, which was a modest performance. On its second day of release, the film took advantage of the customary Saturday surge it witnessed in urban centres. As per Sacnilk, the film earned around ₹1.50 crore in India, nett, on its second day. The film's total two-day collection is estimated to be around ₹2.75 crore.

Attendance at Saturday's evening and nighttime showings of the film was slightly up. For the day as a whole, the Hindi occupancy rate was at 12.73%. The following is a breakdown across several time slots: Time slots: 8.72% in the morning, 12.42% in the afternoon, 12.39% in the evening, and 17.38% at night.

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Which cities has the highest occupancy rates for Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos?

The film did better in large urban areas when looking at regional performance. The cities with the highest occupancy rates were Bengaluru (25.50%), Hyderabad (32.75%), and Chennai (32.75%). Lower figures were recorded in traditional Hindi-speaking markets such as Delhi (NCR) and Mumbai, with the former recording approximately 18.25% and the latter following at 8.75%.

This film is co-directed by Kavi Shastri and produced by Aamir Khan Productions. It marks a significant collaboration between Khan and Das, who previously worked together in the cult classic Delhi Belly.

Which actors make up the ensemble cast of Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos?

Key parts in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos are played by Vir Das, Mithila Palkar, Mona Singh, Imran Khan, and Aamir Khan. The film also features Sharib Hashmi and Srushti Tawade in supporting roles. Fans have been raving over Imran's inclusion since it signifies his long-awaited comeback to acting.

With so many other January releases to contend with, the film's performance is under intense scrutiny. Rahu Ketu clashed with Happy Patel and made almost ₹1 crore on its first day. Furthermore, even though it's in its seventh week, the leftover smash success Dhurandhar is still dominating several screens, cutting into the potential audience for newer, smaller-budget films.

How do experts see Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos' success at the box office?

According to industry analysts, Happy Patel needs a far bigger jump on Sunday if it wants to reach a decent lifetime total. Urban multiplexes usually depend significantly on positive word of mouth to support long-term theatrical runs in the niche, deadpan comedy, and "spy-spoof" genres.

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos FAQs:

Q: How much did Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos collect on Day 2?

A: Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos earned approximately ₹1.50 Crore India net on its second day (Saturday). This represents a marginal growth of about 20% compared to its opening day collection of ₹1.25 Crore.

Q: What is the total box office collection of Happy Patel so far?

A: As of the end of its second day, the total domestic collection for Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos stands at approximately ₹2.75 Crore.

Q: Is Imran Khan in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos?

A: Yes, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos features Imran Khan in a cameo, marking his long-awaited return to the screen. It also features a special appearance by producer Aamir Khan, reuniting the team behind the 2011 cult classic Delhi Belly.

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