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Vir Das's Film Barely Hits Rs 5 Crore
21 Jan
Summary
- Film earned Rs 5.07 crore after five days of release.
- Vir Das stated the movie's budget is less than catering costs.
- The film received mixed critical reviews, praised for subtle comedy.
The film 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos', starring and co-directed by Vir Das, has achieved a modest box office collection of Rs 5.07 crore within its initial five days of release.
The movie, which also features Mithila Palkar, Mona Singh, and Sharib Hashmi, earned Rs 0.27 crore on its fifth day, bringing the total to Rs 5.07 crore. The film had an overall Hindi occupancy of 8.83% on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Despite its low earnings, the film has been noted for its subtle comedy, a USP praised by critics. Aamir Khan's backing of the project was also lauded, especially amidst a trend of 'ultra macho' films. Vir Das himself revealed that the film's budget was significantly lower than the catering expenses of other major movies.
