Vir Das's 'Happy Patel' Faces Steep Drop Post-Weekend, Box Office Struggles Continue

• Vir Das's spy-comedy 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos' saw a significant drop in box office collections on its fourth day (Monday) after a modest opening weekend.
• The film, released on January 16, 2026, collected 1.25 crore on day one, 1.6 crore on Saturday, and 1.5 crore on Sunday, totaling 4.35 crore for the weekend.
• Monday's collection plummeted to 0.48 crore net, bringing the total four-day India net collection to 4.75 crore, with occupancy falling below 10% in many areas.
• Directed and co-written by Vir Das, the film features Mithila Palkar, Mona Singh, and Sharib Hashmi, receiving mixed reviews for its meta-humor and slapstick comedy.
• Despite being a low-budget film, reaching 10 crore seems challenging, and its future might be stronger on OTT platforms due to lack of mass appeal.

Why It Matters: Vir Das's 'Happy Patel' experienced a sharp decline in box office numbers post-weekend, indicating a struggle for theatrical longevity.