Kunal Kemmu’s Vibe has dropped its full trailer, but the first reaction around the film is not the kind a comedy wants. Instead of selling audiences on its gags, the promo has triggered a cold response online, with many viewers calling it dull and unfunny while also comparing its setup and tone to Vir Das’ Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos.
Happy Patel was on similar theme and tone. Vir Das directorial tanked at box office. This evolved urban comedies appealing to probably two PIN codes in India, are certain to flop at box office.
Vibe Trailer Pushes A Comic Thriller Setup
The trailer introduces Vibe as a comic thriller built around two ordinary men who get trapped inside a terror conspiracy far bigger than they understand. Kemmu leads the film alongside Preity G Zinta and Sparsh Shrivastava, while the promo also features Vanshika Dhir, Dinesh Lal Yadav “Nirahua,” Yashpal Sharma and Salem Kali.
Its pitch is broad and noisy: panic, mistaken moves, looming danger and accidental heroism. The strongest reaction so far, though, has been to the trailer’s humour, which a section of viewers has found flat despite the busy staging and frantic energy.
Happy Patel Comparison Has Become The Big Talking Point
The bigger conversation around Vibe right now is the Happy Patel comparison. Vir Das’ Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, released earlier in 2026, played in a similarly goofy, espionage-flavoured comic space, and that overlap is exactly how many viewers are reading Vibe after this trailer. The resemblance being discussed most is not just the premise, but the overall mood of chaotic spy-comedy built on exaggerated confusion and low-stakes buffoonery.
That comparison matters because Vibe is clearly aiming for a broad theatrical comedy audience, a space where trailer impact is crucial. For such films, the first promo usually needs at least one sticky comic beat or a breakout gag. Vibe has generated conversation, but more for its familiar flavour than for any standout punchline.
Why The Trailer Response Matters For Kunal Kemmu
There is added attention on Vibe because Kemmu is not entering this release cold. Madgaon Express in 2024 gave him a strong boost as a filmmaker, with the film earning praise for its writing, comic timing and confident direction. That goodwill gave Vibe a natural advantage before the trailer even arrived.
Kemmu’s recent acting run has also kept him closely tied to offbeat comedy spaces through titles like Kanjoos Makhichoos and Lootcase. That makes Vibe an important next step, especially because it puts him back in a commercial comic setup while also testing whether the sharpness associated with his recent work carries into a louder, more conventional theatrical entertainer. With Vibe releasing on September 18, 2026, the trailer’s weak first impression now becomes part of the film’s story.
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