The film 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos', starring Vir Das and Mona Singh, has reportedly opened stronger at the box office on its first day compared to Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies'. Released on January 16, 2026, the spy comedy 'Happy Patel' garnered an estimated net collection of ₹1.25 crore on its opening day. In comparison, 'Laapataa Ladies', which was released on March 1, 2024, recorded a Day 1 net box office collection of approximately ₹0.75 crore according to multiple sources, though the original Koimoi article cited a slightly higher figure of ₹1.02 crore for 'Laapataa Ladies'. Despite this minor discrepancy in the quoted figure for 'Laapataa Ladies', 'Happy Patel's' ₹1.25 crore still indicates a better opening day performance. The headline's claim that 'Happy Patel' opened better than 'Laapataa Ladies' is factually accurate, as the initial collections for Vir Das's film surpassed those of the Aamir Khan Productions' venture. Credible Indian entertainment news sources like Times of India, Sacnilk, Bollywood Life, Mint, and Times Now corroborate these box office figures. The news falls under the entertainment category and is specific to the Indian film industry. While the opening figures are noted, the film is considered a niche, content-driven comedy.