Aamir Khan Productions launches Happy Patel with ‘Hatke’ humorous video; Vir Das makes directorial debut

The announcement video features a humorous contrast, showing Aamir Khan worriedly questioning Vir Das’ unconventional approach to action and romance, while simultaneous cutaways show other people praising the film.

Aamir Khan Productions reveals the quirky spy comedy Happy Patel, featuring Vir Das’ debut as a director alongside a funny launch video.At last, Aamir Khan Productions’ eccentric spy movie Happy Patel has been revealed. Featuring Vir Das and Mona Singh, the film marks Vir Das’ first venture as a director. As entertaining and intriguing as the title appears, the creators have revealed the movie with an even more humorous announcement video starring Aamir Khan and Vir Das.

Happy Patel’s announcement has been delivered in an unusually comic and unconventional manner. In the video, Aamir Khan is shown probing Vir Das’ method of presenting action, romance, and even an item number in the movie. Although Aamir seems concerned about the audience’s response, the video also features various individuals complimenting the film. The difference in their dialogue makes the whole announcement highly enjoyable. It’s fair to conclude that an entirely new type of cinema is approaching.

Furthermore, Aamir Khan Productions has consistently explored unique narratives with exceptional skill. After producing amazing films such as Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par, Dangal, and Secret Superstar, this is another effort to showcase unique cinema in India. Remarkably, they are collaborating with the famous stand-up comedian Vir Das, who has performed worldwide with his celebrated comedy specials and has appeared in movies such as Go Goa Gone, Badmaash Company, and Delhi Belly. This movie signifies Vir’s second partnership with Aamir Khan Productions following Delhi Belly. Happy Patel, created by Aamir Khan Productions, will be directed by Vir Das and is set to hit theaters on January 16, 2026.