Get ready for a box office battle as Happy Patel, starring Vir Das and Mona Singh, takes on the mighty Sunny Deol's Border 2! But here's the twist: Happy Patel might just be a slow burner, quietly growing its audience day by day.
Aamir Khan's production house has a knack for these kinds of films - they start small but leave a lasting impression. Happy Patel, with its minimal yet steady growth, is following in those footsteps. The word-of-mouth buzz is building, and the film might just surprise us all by thriving over the weekend.
But here's where it gets controversial: Vir Das' spoof comedy, while drawing comparisons to the beloved Delhi Belly, is currently underperforming. The numbers don't lie - Happy Patel's two-day total is a mere 44% of Delhi Belly's opening day collection!
Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos saw a 20% jump on its second day, earning 1.5 crore on Saturday, January 17. Despite this growth, it still lags behind its predecessor.
Day-wise breakdown (India Net Collections):
Happy Patel:
- Day 1: 1.25 crore
- Day 2: 1.5 crore
- Total: 2.75 crore
Delhi Belly's Opening Weekend:
- Day 1: 6.25 crore
- Day 2: 9 crore
- Day 3: 10 crore
- Weekend Total: 26.25 crore
And this is the part most people miss: Happy Patel's entire two-day run is only a fraction of Delhi Belly's opening day success.
Will Happy Patel find its audience and turn things around? Or will it be overshadowed by the upcoming release of Border 2?
The box office numbers paint a clear picture, but what do you think? Is there hope for Happy Patel, or has it missed the mark? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
