Rahu Ketu Collection Day 2 Early Update: Pulkit-Varun's Film BEATS Happy Patel Amid Weekend Buzz; But FAILS...

Rahu Kety Vs Happy Box Office Collection Day 2 Early Update: The first Bollywood box office face-off of 2026 has officially begun, with two comedy entertainers going head-to-head. Varun Sharma and Pulkit Samrat's Rahu Ketu locked horns with Vir Das and Imran Khan's Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos, setting up an interesting early-year clash for cinema halls. Despite belonging to the same genre, both films entered the race with modest pre-release buzz. Neither movie managed to create massive anticipation ahead of its release, resulting in a comparatively low-key opening at the box office. However, curiosity around the clash itself has helped both films stay in the conversation.

Released in theatres on January 16, 2026, Rahu Ketu and Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos are currently competing for audience attention. Notably, Happy Patel carries added interest as it marks Imran Khan's return to Bollywood, giving it a nostalgia-driven pull among fans.

Rahu Ketu Opening Day Collection (Yesterday)

Written and directed by Vipul Vig, Rahu Ketu is a comedy-adventure film rooted in folklore, blending humour with a quirky narrative. The film brings back the popular Fukrey duo, Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma, while Shalini Pandey plays the female lead, adding freshness to the ensemble cast.

Despite its familiar faces and light-hearted theme, Rahu Ketu witnessed a muted start at the box office. According to early trade estimates by Sacnilk, the film managed to collect around ₹1 crore on its opening day, reflecting a lukewarm audience response.

Rahu Ketu 2 Days Box Office Collection Early Trend (Saturday)

After a sluggish opening, Rahu Ketu has shown signs of a slight improvement on Saturday (January 17), benefiting from the weekend push. The comedy-adventure appears to be witnessing a gradual rise in footfalls compared to its opening day.

As per real-time data from Sacnilk, the film has collected approximately ₹77 lakh till 6:15 PM on Day 2. With this momentum, the total box office collection is currently estimated at around ₹1.77 crore. Trade observers are now watching closely to see if the film can further build on this trend by the end of the day.

Rahu Ketu Day 2 Occupancy (Today)

Morning Shows: 5.11%
Afternoon Shows: 9.81%

Rahu Ketu Vs Happy Patel Saturday Box Office

Benefiting from the weekend boost, Pulkit Samrat-Varun Sharma's Rahu Ketu has managed to overtake Imran Khan's comeback film Happy Patel in terms of Saturday earnings. The comedy-adventure is showing better traction as the day progresses.

According to the latest Sacnilk update, Happy Patel has collected roughly ₹65 lakh till 6:15 PM on Saturday. In comparison, Rahu Ketu has edged ahead in today's numbers.

That said, Rahu Ketu is still slightly behind Happy Patel in overall box office totals. As of now, Happy Patel stands at an estimated ₹1.9 crore in total collections. With the weekend still in play, the gap between the two films could narrow further.