Vir Das's directorial debut, the spy-comedy 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos,' is scheduled for a theatrical release on January 16, 2026. The film arrives at a time when Aditya Dhar's action-thriller 'Dhurandhar,' starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, has dominated the box office for over six weeks, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film ever with collections surpassing ₹800 crore in India and ₹1300 crore worldwide. NDTV's exclusive interview quotes Vir Das addressing this scenario, where he expressed confidence in his film's genre, stating, 'People want to laugh more than they want to get angry and cry. When you're done with your seriousness, come into the theatre, let us lighten your mood a little bit.' Das also admitted he has yet to watch 'Dhurandhar' but plans to soon. 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos' is produced by Aamir Khan Productions, marking Vir Das's second collaboration with the banner after 'Delhi Belly.' Aamir Khan not only produces but also makes a special cameo appearance in the film. Vir Das shared Aamir Khan's unique feedback on the film, including comments like, 'Tumney hatkey film banai hai (You have made a different film),' and 'Hero pitta rehta hai (The hero keeps getting beaten up).' The film also marks the highly anticipated comeback of actor Imran Khan, who features in a cameo role after an 11-year hiatus. Imran Khan revealed his cameo stemmed from 'FOMO' (Fear Of Missing Out) due to his friends' involvement in the project. Mithila Palkar plays a significant role, which she describes as her first full-fledged comedy, involving slapstick humor and action sequences. The film, co-directed by Vir Das and Kavi Shastri, promises an offbeat spy comedy with a blend of humor and action.