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"Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos" (translated as "Happy Patel: Dangerous Spy") is an exciting Indian Hindi-language spy action comedy set to hit theaters in 2026. Directed by the talented duo Vir Das and Kavi Shastri, this film is produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The cast features notable names like Vir Das, Mithila Palkar, Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi, and Srushti Tawade. Notably, it marks the return of Imran Khan to the silver screen after more than a decade since his last appearance in "Katti Batti" (2015).
The story follows Happy Patel, the adopted son of two British secret agents, who dreams of following in his fathers' footsteps by joining the MI7 covert agency—but things don’t go as planned. As he discovers his Indian roots, he finds himself on a mission in Goa, tasked with rescuing a white woman trapped in a factory by the local Don Mama. This Don harbors a long-standing grudge against Happy and is keen to settle old scores.
The film's soundtrack is a collaborative effort from an impressive lineup of composers including Vir Das, Parth Parekh, Ajay Jayanthi, Akshay, IP Singh, Shalom Benjamin, Manan Mehta, Achint Thakkar, Nirmit Shah, Kaizad Gherda, Sidd Coutto, and Alien Chutney. The lyrics are penned by Vir Das, Mxrzi, Neeraj Pandey, IP Singh, Manan Mehta, Suchita Shirke, and Shalom Benjamin.
Deepa Gahlot from Rediff.com rated "Happy Patel" 2.5 out of 5 stars, noting that while the film isn't meant to make sense and doesn't try to, it often feels like it's trying too hard, which detracts from the comedy. Despite this, the film's silliness is infused with such positivity that it manages to elicit some laughs.
Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave it a 2 out of 5 stars, pointing out that the film juggles too many ideas and jokes, attempting to tackle everything at once. This ultimately leads to a comedy that struggles to connect emotionally. While some performances and cameos shine, the overall experience feels chaotic and unfocused.
Rahul Desai from The Hollywood Reporter India described the film featuring Vir Das as an "unapologetically crazy, clumsy, and contagious" comedy about a bumbling NRI spy in Goa, labeling it a sparkling comedy free from inhibitions.
