Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos
"India is for beginners."
Happy Patel is an MI7 operative whose streak of misses finally lands him a real field assignment in Goa. He must locate and rescue a high profile scientist held by the crime lord Mama. What seems routine quickly spirals into a string of comic blunders as Happy, who discovers his Indian roots mid... Read more
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Happy Patel is an MI7 operative whose streak of misses finally lands him a real field assignment in Goa. He must locate and rescue a high profile scientist held by the crime lord Mama. What seems routine quickly spirals into a string of comic blunders as Happy, who discovers his Indian roots mid mission, negotiates a world of palm trees, street food, sly informants, and misfired gadgets. His insistently British accent and stubborn reluctance to ask for help collide with a colorful cast of allies and rivals, turning a simple mission into chaos. Amid the chaos, Happy starts to reconnect with his heritage and discovers a light romance that raises the stakes without losing the jokes. Goa becomes a character.
Directed by Vir Das and Kavi Shastri, Happy Patel fuses brisk comedy with punchy action and a romantic thread. The project comes from a collaboration among Amogh Ranadive, IP Singh, and Animesh Panigrahi, signaling a fresh genre mashup for audiences.
Box office data has not been disclosed yet and the worldwide gross figure remains unavailable as the film hits theatres. Analysts say early tracking will depend on audience word of mouth, buzz, and how well the humor translates across markets.
At this stage there are no major awards announced for Happy Patel. Still, early notices highlight the lead performances by Vir Das and Mithila Palkar, along with the film's brisk pacing and its unusual blend of humor and romance that could appeal to awards committees later in next awards season.
Early reception centers on the film's light touch and the way it plays with identity and heritage while keeping the pace lively. Audiences have given it an 8.0 out of 10 from 4 votes, suggesting a warm response. Critics note the balance between jokes, heart, and bright performances from audiences.
Details
- Release Date
- January 16, 2026
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- User Ratings
- 6 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Comedy, Action, Romance
- Country
- India
- Studio
- Aamir Khan Productions
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Vir Das
Happy Patel/Happy Smith-Paisley
Mona Singh
Mama
Mithila Palkar
Rupa
Sharib Hashmi
Geet
Srushti Tawade
Roxy
Aamir Khan
Jimmy Mario
Imran Khan
Milind Morea
Andrew Sloman
Roger
Simon Fielder
Sebastian
Prajakta Kavalekar
Rosemary
Director: Vir Das, Kavi Shastri
Written by: Amogh Ranadive, IP Singh, Animesh Panigrahi