Happy Patel vs Rahu Ketu: Veer Das's Spy Comedy Outperforms Pulkit-Varun Starrer on Day 1

• Comedian-actor Veer Das's film 'Happy Patel: Dangerous Spy' and Pulkit Samrat-Varun Sharma's 'Rahu Ketu' both released on Friday, January 16.
• 'Happy Patel', produced by Aamir Khan, earned an estimated 1.25 crore rupees on its opening day, surpassing 'Rahu Ketu'.
• 'Rahu Ketu', despite an anticipated grand opening, collected approximately 1 crore rupees on its first day.
• The total occupancy for 'Rahu Ketu' in the Hindi belt was 6.90 percent, with evening and night shows drawing more audience.
• 'Happy Patel' is a spy comedy featuring Sharib Hashmi, Mona Singh, Militha Palkar, and a cameo by Aamir Khan, while 'Rahu Ketu' is about a magical notebook bringing unlucky characters to life.

Why It Matters: Veer Das's 'Happy Patel' took an early lead over 'Rahu Ketu' at the box office on its opening day.