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

Happy Patel Khatarnaak Jasoos marks Vir Das` directorial debut. But a movie, let alone a farce, is another beast altogether. The dialogue humour is chiefly over Happy screwing up his Hindi. Scenes range from death by qawwali to a restaurant with one table. None of it lands