Big Buzz, Flop Comeback Now Eyes OTT Redemption

Remember Imran Khan? The actor went on a long sabbatical after his film Katti Batti in 2010. Since then, he stayed away from the spotlight, leaving fans curious about his return to cinema.

This year, Imran Khan made a comeback with Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. The film was directed by Vir Das and Kavi Shastri. It marked his return after a long gap and created some initial buzz.

The action comedy released in theatres on January 16, 2026. However, the film failed to impress at the box office. Despite some expectations, it could not attract strong audience interest.

The film featured Vir Das, Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi, Benedict Garrett, and others. Even with a decent cast, the movie turned out to be a box office failure. It struggled to gain positive word of mouth.

What surprised many was that Happy Patel was produced under Aamir Khan’s production house. The banner is usually known for delivering meaningful and quality films, which raised expectations before release.

Both critics and audiences reacted negatively to the film. The humour was seen as wacky, loud, and at times vulgar. This disconnect played a major role in its poor reception.

Now, the latest update is that the film will premiere on Netflix on April 1, 2026. This OTT release may give it a second chance to reach a wider audience.

The theatre audience rejected the film’s attempted humour. It remains to be seen if the OTT release can bring some attention. The digital platform could offer a fresh perspective for viewers.