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Vir Das’ ‘Fool Volume’ Debuts on Netflix, Earning Early Praise

Das charts his comeback from a six-week vocal loss by weaving stand-up across three global stages to reflect on the power of expression

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Overview

  • Netflix released Fool Volume worldwide on July 18, 2025, marking the special’s global premiere on its streaming platform.
  • The multi-city format features back-to-back performances in London, Mumbai and New York City staged 48 hours apart to drive its cross-cultural narrative.
  • Das lost his voice six weeks before filming and reconstructed the show in silence, regaining vocal strength only ten days before recording.
  • Early reviews highlight the blend of incisive humor with profound insights on happiness, freedom and the consequences of speaking out.
  • Fool Volume is Das’s fifth Netflix special and follows his International Emmy-winning 2022 show, Landing.