Imran Khan Makes a Comeback After 10 Years With Aamir Khan’s Happy Patel, Know All Details

After a 10-year break, Bollywood actor Imran Khan is making a major comeback in 2026 with two confirmed projects. His first film, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, a quirky spy comedy produced by Aamir Khan Productions and directed by Vir Das, releases in theaters on January 16, 2026, featuring Imran in a rugged new look alongside Mithila Palkar and Mona Singh. He will also star in the romantic dramedy Adhure Hum Adhure Tum, set to premiere on Netflix in early 2026, reuniting with director Danish Aslam and co-starring Bhumi Pednekar.

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is an upcoming spy action-comedy. Vir Das plays Happy Patel, a clumsy and enthusiastic spy who has failed to join MI7 seven times. Imran Khan makes his film comeback since 2015, and Aamir Khan appears in a special role as the quirky character “Jimmy.” A dark comedy like Delhi Belly, it follows Happy Patel on a secret mission to India, where his funny mistakes and heavily anglicized accent lead to chaos and laughter in Goa.

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is directed by Vir Das in his feature film debut, alongside Kavi Shastri, and produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The film stars Vir Das as the lead character Happy Patel, with Imran Khan making his first film appearance since 2015. Aamir Khan appears in a special role as “Jimmy,” an eccentric murderer, while Mona Singh, Mithila Palkar, and Sharib Hashmi play key supporting roles.

The official trailer for Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos gives a fun first look at the quirky spy action‑comedy, showcasing the chaos and laughter that follows Happy Patel’s misadventures. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on January 16, 2026. Here’s an official trailer: 

Imran Khan’s last film as a lead actor was the romantic comedy Katti Batti, released on September 18, 2015, directed by Nikkhil Advani and co-starring Kangana Ranaut. After this, he took a nearly 10-year break from acting. During this hiatus, he directed a documentary short film in 2018 called Mission Mars: Keep Walking India.