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‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos’ Opens in Theaters to Early Buzz

Early celebrity reactions are upbeat, with an anti-piracy order in place to protect the release.

Overview

  • The Hindi spy-comedy released in Indian cinemas on January 16, 2026.
  • Vir Das makes his directorial debut as co-director with Kavi Shashtri and leads the cast.
  • The ensemble features Mona Singh, Mithila Palkar, Sharib Hashmi and Srushti Tawade, with attention on appearances by Aamir Khan and Imran Khan.
  • Celebrities and early viewers praise the film’s humor and energy, with social posts likening its tone to Delhi Belly and noting a more adult-leaning style.
  • The Madras High Court issued an anti-piracy injunction for Aamir Khan Films to curb unauthorized sharing ahead of release, while at least one review describes the comedy as scattershot.