Two comedy contenders lit up the box office this weekend: Vir Das’s ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jaasoos’ and ‘Rahu Ketu’ featuring Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma. Launching January 16, they delivered a gripping duel that ended with ‘Rahu Ketu’ claiming a tiny triumph.
‘Happy Patel’ chronicles an unassuming guy’s wild spy escapades, infused with Das’s signature wit, action beats, and emotion. Earnings charted 1.25 crore Friday, 1.60 crore Saturday with growing buzz, and 1.50 crore Sunday, reaching 4.35 crore overall. It’s a solid start for Das’s passion project.
Countering strongly, ‘Rahu Ketu’ built on its leads’ fanbase, netting 1 crore day one, 1.65 crore amid hype, and 1.75 crore closing day for 4.40 crore. The film’s chaotic humor resonated widely.
Nearly even at over 4 crore each, the face-off spotlights comedy’s box office pull. ‘Rahu Ketu’s’ lead is slim, leaving room for ‘Happy Patel’ to rally. This clash bodes well for genre enthusiasts, promising more chuckles ahead in Bollywood’s vibrant scene.