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Mithila Palkar Reunites with Imran Khan in 'Happy Patel' After a Decade

Actor Mithila Palkar has expressed her excitement about reuniting with Imran Khan for the upcoming film 'Happy Patel', a decade after they worked together in 'Katti Batti'. She described the experience as a "full circle" moment, welcoming Khan back to the sets with warmth. The film is a quirky spy comedy directed by Vir Das, set in Goa, and features a large ensemble cast. It is scheduled for a theatrical release in January 2026 under Aamir Khan Productions.

Key Points: Mithila Palkar on Reuniting with Imran Khan for 'Happy Patel'

  • Imran Khan's acting comeback
  • Reunion after 2015's 'Katti Batti'
  • Vir Das's directorial debut
  • Quirky spy film set in Goa
  • Features special cameo by Aamir Khan
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"He has come a full circle, nothing unfazed": 'Happy Patel' star Mithila Palkar on reuniting with Imran Khan after a decade

Mithila Palkar shares her joy at reuniting with Imran Khan for 'Happy Patel' after 10 years, calling it a "full circle" moment. The spy comedy also stars Vir Das and Aamir Khan.

"He has come a full circle, nothing unfazed": 'Happy Patel' star Mithila Palkar on reuniting with Imran Khan after a decade
"He has come a full circle, and I get to be a part of it. - Mithila Palkar"

By Nikita Bishay, Mumbai, January 9

Actor Mithila Palkar is all set to share the screen once again with Imran Khan in Vir Das's directorial 'Happy Patel' - marking a special collaboration for both the actors after a decade.

While 'Happy Patel' has been stirring a lot of buzz around Imran Khan's acting comeback after a long hiatus, it also reunites Mithila and Imran, who previously worked in the 2015 film 'Katti Batti'.

Speaking to ANI, Mithila Palkar described the moment as a "full circle."

"He has come a full circle, and I get to be a part of it. It was really fun to welcome him back on set. He and I realised that the last time we were on a set together was 'Katti Batti', which was my first film and technically his last film before he came back. I feel like I was a part of that journey for him. He is still the lovely, warm person that I met 10 years ago. Nothing is unfazed. It is lovely to have him back in films," she shared.

Opening up about her off-screen bond with the 'Delhi Belly' actor, Mithila added, "He's such a nice person. He will immediately make you feel comfortable. When we were shooting an action scene, he made sure to check on me and asked me to take care of myself."

'Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos' is a quirky, offbeat spy film, which also stars Vir Das, Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi and Srushti Tawade, along with special appearances by Aamir Khan and Imran Khan.

The film's trailer was unveiled in December, taking viewers to the chaotic Goa setting.

While Vir Das leads the film as an agent sent on a mission to India, Mithila features in a never-before-seen avatar as the raw and bold Roopa. Unknown to the culture and traditions of India, Vir Das faces numerous problems, ranging from being tortured by Mona Singh's character to fighting Imran Khan in a slow-motion aerial battle.

Aamir Khan is also set to play a cameo in the movie. He was seen chasing people with a car and firing a gun.

Slated to release on January 16, 2026, in theatres, the film is directed by Vir Das and produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The trailer looked hilarious! Vir Das directing, Aamir Khan Productions backing it... feels like a solid package. Imran's slow-mo fight scene had me laughing. Hope the full film lives up to the hype. January 2026 is so far away though!
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Aman W
Respectfully, I'm a bit skeptical. Imran Khan has been away for a long time. The industry has changed. A quirky spy comedy is a big gamble for a comeback. Hope he's still got the charm, but the pressure is on.
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Shreya B
Mithila's comment about it being a "full circle" is so heartwarming! ❤️ It's nice to see co-actors supporting each other's journeys. Also, Mona Singh is in it! She's always brilliant. Looking forward to this fun ride.
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Vikram M
The cast is fantastic - Sharib Hashmi is an underrated gem. But releasing in 2026? That's two years of waiting! By then, we'll have forgotten the trailer. They should have announced it closer to the date. Strategy seems off.
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Nisha Z
Aamir Khan chasing people in a car cameo? 😂 That alone is worth the ticket. Happy to see fresh concepts instead of remakes. Goa as a setting for chaos is perfect. Fingers crossed it's as good as it sounds.

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