Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos box office collection day 4 - Vir Das’ comedy hits a wall as Monday blues takes a toll
Vir Das’s Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos saw a steep drop, earning ₹4.75 crore in four days. The low-budget spy satire faces a tough path to ₹10 crore amidst very low theatre occupancy.
Last Updated: 09.15 AM, Jan 20, 2026
Starring Vir Das and produced by Aamir Khan, the spy comedy Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos encountered a major obstacle on its first Monday. Following a lacklustre opening weekend, the film saw a precipitous drop in box office receipts as it approached the pivotal first week of its theatrical run. On Day 4, the film failed to sustain its pace, despite the hoopla around Das' directorial debut and the highly anticipated appearances.
How much did Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos earn on its first Monday?
Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos grossed an estimated ₹0.4 crore nett in India on Monday, January 19, 2026, following a rather average performance over the weekend. Expected for a low-budget, niche comedy, this opening day dip suggests a challenging path for the film's lifetime revenues.
On Monday, the film's Hindi occupancy was 6.28%. Occupancy for the morning shows was relatively low at 4.5%, while for the evening and night shows it was slightly higher but still didn't reach double digits. This low occupancy rate is a reflection of the film's difficulty in attracting a wide audience; it has mostly played to urban areas and Das' devoted comedy fanbase.
How much did Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos collect during its openin weekend?
Over the first three days of release, the film failed to generate much buzz. Friday, January 16, was its release day, and it made ₹1.25 crore. Although there was a small increase to ₹1.6 crore on Saturday, Sunday's earnings of ₹1.5 crore were insufficient to meet expectations.
Das and Kavi Shastri direct the film, which takes a satirical look at the high-octane spy genre that mega-budget franchises dominate. Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos boasts an impressive ensemble cast. Das plays the titular amateur spy, Happy Patel. Mithila Palkar plays the female lead, Rupa. Mama, played by Mona Singh, is the antagonist. An important marketing hook for the film was the appearance of Imran Khan and Aamir Khan in cameos.
Did Imran Khan's comeback in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos create a hype?
There was a lot of buzz on social media about the project because it was Imran's comeback to Bollywood after a ten-year hiatus. Aamir Khan Productions purposefully made the film on a tight budget. Even with the catering budget of some of the industry's biggest action movies appearing in theatres right now, Das pointed out during marketing that the total production cost was lower.
If the film is inconsistent during the upcoming weekend, its lifetime total of ₹4.75 crore may not surpass ₹10 crore. While critics have lauded the meta-humour and the new "softer" spin on the spy archetype, audiences appear to be more interested in bigger spectacles like Dhurandhar at the theatre.
The film's Tuesday and Wednesday performance is key to its second week of screen retention.
Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos FAQs:
Q: What is the total box office collection of Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos so far?
A: As of its first Monday (Day 4), Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos has earned an estimated ₹4.75 Cr India net. After a modest opening weekend of ₹4.35 Cr, the film saw a significant dip on Monday, collecting approximately ₹0.4 Cr.
Q: Is Imran Khan in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos?
A: Yes, Imran Khan makes a much-anticipated return to the silver screen with a special cameo in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. He plays a character named Milind Morea, an international supermodel. This marks his first film appearance in over a decade, following his 2015 release Katti Batti.
Q: Who is the villain in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos?
A: The primary antagonist, Mama, is played by Mona Singh. Her character is a Goan gangster and the daughter of a legendary don (played by Aamir Khan). Unlike typical villains, Mama is a quirky, pink-wearing criminal who shares a passion for cooking with the protagonist.