'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos', starring Vir Das and Mona Singh, opened in theaters on January 16, 2026. The film, a spy action-comedy also featuring Mithila Palkar and Sharib Hashmi with cameos by Imran Khan and Aamir Khan, registered a net collection of ₹1.25 crore on its opening day (Friday). On its second day, Saturday, January 17, 2026, the film experienced a modest 20% jump, bringing in approximately ₹1.50 crore net. This increased the film's total India net collection over two days to ₹2.75 crore. While the Saturday growth is a positive sign for the film, its overall performance in the initial days has been underwhelming when compared to Vir Das's earlier film, 'Delhi Belly'. Released in 2011, 'Delhi Belly' garnered an opening day collection of around ₹6.98 crore net, significantly higher than 'Happy Patel's' combined two-day earnings. The comparison highlights the considerable difference in box office reception, with 'Happy Patel's' two-day total being less than half of 'Delhi Belly's' single-day opening. Critics have offered mixed reviews for 'Happy Patel', describing it as a madcap comedy that breaks spy movie stereotypes. Despite the initial low turnout, the film's team hopes for better performance over the upcoming days.