Dhamaal 4 Movie Release and Review Highlights: Ajay Devgn starrer confirms franchise future

One user on X pointed out the family-friendly appeal of Dhamaal 4 and wrote, "Mere peeche jo family baithi thi na...bachche alag has rahe the aur parents alag scenes enjoy kar rahe the. Tab realise hua ki why Dhamaal has survived for so many years (The family sitting behind me... the kids were laughing away, and the parents were thoroughly enjoying the scenes too. That’s when I realised why Dhamaal has endured for so many years). The user concluded by saying the movie "genuinely works for everyone."

Actor Jaaved Jafferi, in an exclusive interview, recently spoke about why he never gets nervous before a release, the unexpected journey of Dhamaal from an average box-office performer to a cult franchise, and why he believes the first film was simply marketed the wrong way. The 62-year-old has played the lovable Manav across every instalment of the comedy franchise. Read the full story here.

An X user has urged both Jaaved Jafferi and Riteish Deshmukh to do more comedy films. "These two are the reasons #Dhamaal4 is getting such a positive response. I beg Ritesh Sir and Javed Jaffery sir to do more comedy films...YOU BOTH WERE FIRE (sic)," the user said.

Actor Anjali Anand said conversations around a woman's appearance continue to overshadow her work, even in 2026. Speaking to India Today about the response to her role in Dhamaal 4 and the trolling around her weight, the actor said society still judges women by how they look before recognising their talent.

The Dhamaal 4 plot is so generic that a six-year-old's comic book feels more inventive. But even that isn't the film's biggest problem. The real issue is how artificial everything looks. Entire stretches resemble AI-generated visuals, and not even the polished kind. They look like the very first image an AI model spits out before you realise you should probably refine the prompt. The film seems to have accepted that first draft and released it in theatres. Read the full review of the film here.

The ending of Ajay Devgn’s Dhamaal 4 has sparked buzz about the franchise’s next chapter. The climax scene announces Dhamaal 5, with filmmaker Farhad Samji set to take over as director. On Friday, the film opened to mixed reactions from critics and audiences. While some viewers said they enjoyed parts of the comedy, others criticised the film’s humour and technical choices, even as several moviegoers took to social media to talk about the tease for Dhamaal 5. Read the full story here.

In a video that has surfaced on X, kids can be seen watching Dhamaal 4 in theatres. "The youngest critics have given their stamp of approval," read the post.

India Today has given Dhamaal 4 a rating of 1.5 stars. A part of the review reads, "Directed by Indra Kumar, the fourth instalment of the beloved comedy franchise sticks to the one formula it knows best: a treasure hunt. The cast remains largely intact. Ajay Devgn leads the pack as Guddu, joined by Sanjay Mishra, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh and Jaaved Jaaferi. The new additions include Anjali Anand, Ravi Kishan, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Esha Gupta (who appears for barely four scenes), and two children. Unfortunately, none of them add much to a plot that feels as elusive as the treasure everyone is chasing." Read the full review here.

Trade analyst Sumit Kadel pointed out on X that Dhamaal 4 has opened on a strong note and is comfortably heading past the Rs 12 crore nett mark on Day 1. "If the momentum sustains through the evening and night shows, a Rs 14–15 crore nett opening looks well within reach. Mass belts are performing better than initial expectations, indicating audience acceptance. A healthy weekend now looks firmly on the cards," he wrote.

Audience reactions to Dhamaal 4 continue to pour in on X, with some viewers comparing the film to other recent comedy releases. One user wrote, "Welcome to the jungle is far far better than this shit #Dhamaal4. Bhai @ajaydevgn comedy apki baski nhi hai ab (sic)."

Early audience reactions to Dhamaal 4 continue to surface on X, with some viewers comparing it to other recent comedy films. One user wrote, "I did not like Welcome to the Jungle but seeing Dhamaal 4 makes me feel Welcome to the Jungle is 100x better. Wtf did I just watch (sic)."

As more audience reviews surfaced on X, some viewers compared Dhamaal 4 with the earlier films in the franchise. One user wrote, "Weakest film of the franchise!!! Paise bachao, ghar baith ke #Dhamaal aur #DoubleDhamaal dekho. #Dhamaal4 (Save your money, stay home and watch Dhamaal and Double Dhamaal instead.) (sic)."

Audience reactions to Dhamaal 4 continue to emerge on X, with some viewers criticising the film's pacing and visuals. One user wrote, "#Dhamaal4. TOO BAD. The limited merits are overshadowed by elongated scenes and below-par visuals. What a Disappointment! (sic)."

Early audience reactions to Dhamaal 4 continue to flood X, with some viewers expressing disappointment over the film. One user wrote, "Outdated makers. Outdated cast. Unnecessary sequel nobody asked for #Dhamaal4 (sic)."

As audience reactions continued to pour in, one fan congratulated Riteish Deshmukh and predicted another successful outing for the actor. The X user wrote, "Congratulations to Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) on your back to back successes! #Dhamaal4 will be your second hit of the year (sic)."

While viewers continued sharing their reactions to Dhamaal 4, some also discussed the surprise announcement attached to the film. One X user wrote, "Drishyam 3 Announcement with Dhamaal 4. Kyun ki kahani abhi khatam nahi hui hai.... (sic)."

The film has received mixed reactions on X, with some viewers appreciating the performances while pointing out flaws in the screenplay. One user wrote, "#Dhamaal4. Mujhe khaas nahi lagi. Some jokes land, but others don't. Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaffrey, Ravi Kishan, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Riteish Deshmukh all deliver good performances, but the writing is weak. It's marginally better than Total Dhamaal. It's not terrible. Ek baar dekhoge audience ke saath toh maza aayega! Son of Sardaar 2 se toh lakh guna better hai (sic)."

As audience reactions continue to pour in on X, some viewers have expressed disappointment with the film's humour and background score. One user wrote, "WTF is This. And They are using Money Heist Bella Ciao Song As Funny Background Music. #Dhamaal4 is total cringe (sic)."

Laughter knows no age, and Dhamaal 4 is proving it! A section of moviegoers expressed their happiness after watching the film in theatres.

Here's what they said.

Dhamaal 4 is expected to get off to a strong start at the box office. According to estimates by trade website Sacnilk, the fourth instalment of the popular comedy franchise is eyeing an opening day collection in the range of Rs 14.5 crore to Rs 17.5 crore (India nett). The film has also secured a massive release across the country, with reports suggesting it is playing in over 10,000 shows nationwide. The wide release, coupled with a strong franchise recall and family appeal, is expected to give Dhamaal 4 a healthy opening despite competition from other releases.