Vir Das-starrer and Aamir Khan-backed film Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos witnessed a significant drop in its box office collections on Day 4, which marked its first Monday in theatres.
According to early estimates reported by Sacnilk, the film earned around ₹0.4 crore on Monday, January 20, taking its four-day total collection to ₹4.75 crore.
The comedy film opened to mixed responses from audiences. While a section of viewers appreciated its subtle humour and meta references, others felt the narrative lacked consistent punch. Despite these divided reactions, the film managed to post steady numbers over its opening weekend before seeing the expected weekday decline.
Day-wise box office collection of Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos
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Day 1 (Friday): ₹1.25 crore
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Day 2 (Saturday): ₹1.6 crore
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Day 3 (Sunday): ₹1.5 crore
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Day 4 (Monday): ₹0.4 crore
Total collection so far: ₹4.75 crore
Vir Das has not only played the lead role in the film but has also co-directed and co-written the project. The film has been mounted on a relatively small budget, which may help soften the impact of the weekday drop in collections.
Industry observers note that while the sharp fall on Monday is in line with general box office trends, the film’s performance over the coming weekdays will be crucial in determining its overall theatrical run. Word-of-mouth and urban audience traction are expected to play a key role in its sustainability at the box office.
For now, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos remains a modest performer, with its opening weekend providing initial momentum before the early-week slowdown.
