Happy Patel Review: Vir Das's Spy Comedy Gets Mixed Reactions

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Moneycontrol•16-01-2026, 16:12
Happy Patel Review: Vir Das's Spy Comedy Gets Mixed Reactions
- •Vir Das's directorial debut, 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos', is a spy thriller with desi comedy, produced by Aamir Khan.
- •The plot follows Happy (Vir Das), who, after failing MI7 exams, is sent to Goa for a mission, encountering characters like Geet (Sharib Hashmi) and Roopa (Mithila Palkar).
- •The film features cameos by Aamir Khan and Imran Khan, with Vir Das, Sharib Hashmi, Mithila Palkar, and Mona Singh delivering strong performances.
- •The first half is fast-paced and entertaining with witty dialogues, but the second half drags, leading to mixed audience reactions.
- •Despite script weaknesses, the film offers weekend fun for family and comedy lovers, with a message about finding joy in life.
Why It Matters: Vir Das's 'Happy Patel' delivers mixed laughs, offering entertainment but struggling with a dragging second half.
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