After Happy Patel, International Emmy winner Vir Das opens up on directing his next, which he had written after his ‘Two Indias’ controversy. The new director is planning to take his second film on floors later this year.
26 January,2026 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
Hrithik Roshan praised Vir Das’ directorial debut Happy Patel, calling it a highly entertaining spy comedy. He lauded the film’s mix of silliness and sharp storytelling
22 January,2026 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Actor-director Vir Das claims the no-phone rule increased efficiency, speeding up filming by 1.5 times for Happy Patel. The rules on the Happy Patel set, no mobile phones, no entourage, and one common hair and make-up crew for all, come as a surprise
18 January,2026 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
Vir Das’ spy comedy Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos opened to a positive response, earning Rs 1.25 crore nett on Day 1. Strong word of mouth and weekend momentum are expected to boost its box office performance
17 January,2026 04:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
