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Happy Patel Posts Rs 1.35 Crore in Early Two-Day Estimates After Modest Day-One Opening

Early tracking shows gains driven by evening shows with stronger turnout in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad.

Overview

  • The Vir Das–Kavi Shashtri co-directorial opened in cinemas on January 16 under Aamir Khan Productions.
  • Sacnilk estimates put day one at about Rs 1.25 crore nett, with preliminary two-day collections at roughly Rs 1.35 crore by Saturday noon.
  • Reactions highlight sharp writing and performances from Vir Das, Mona Singh, Mithila Palkar and Sharib Hashmi, though several reviews describe the film as chaotic or uneven.
  • Aamir Khan appears in a cameo and Imran Khan returns to the screen in a special appearance, amplifying early buzz through celebrity shout-outs.
  • The Madras High Court issued an anti-piracy injunction protecting the film from unauthorised sharing ahead of release.