Dhamaal 4 opens in theatres with mixed reviews on comedy and pacing

Dhamaal 4 Review: Nothing that Dhamaal 4 throws up (it does so more in hope than with conviction) stays afloat long enough to give the audience anything to crack up over.

Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh reunite for Dhamaal 4, which has now released in theatres. Audience reactions on social media show a divided response to the comedy entertainer. Many viewers praised the returning cast and nostalgic family comedy elements. However, some felt the humor and screenplay did not consistently match earlier films. The film offers adventure and comedy, with a weekend test ahead for its success.

Cast: Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Ritesh Deshmukh, Anjali Anand, Jaaved Jaaferi, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, Sanjeeda Sheikh and othersDirector: Indra KumarWhere to watch: In theatresRating: 2 starsAfter a long wait, Dhamaal 4 is finally in theatres, with Indra Kumar returning to direct the fourth film in the popular comedy franchise. The expectations were simple: non-stop comedy, madness, and a fun adventure. Sadly, the film delivers only one of those things. The adventure is there, but the comedy, which should have been the biggest strength, is surprisingly missing for most of the runtime.The story revolves around a hidden treasure. Ajay Devgn and Ravi Kishan are both desperately searching for it, but only Upendra Limaye's character knows its exact location. Naturally, everyone starts chasing him to learn the secret.We get Ajay Devgn and Esha Gupta's romantic track, where Ajay is trying to impress her children so he can marry her. Ritesh Deshmukh and Anjali Anand also get a love story, while Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi make their usual comic entry. Eventually, all these characters cross paths during a road trip, learn about the treasure, and begin competing against each other to reach it first after Limaye finally reveals the location.The biggest problem starts right from the beginning. The film takes almost 40 minutes just to introduce all the characters and their individual stories. The opening feels slow and boring, with very few genuinely funny moments. The comedy looks forced instead of natural.Thankfully, the film becomes slightly more entertaining whenever the main gang is together. Those scenes bring back a little of the old Dhamaal energy.Indra Kumar keeps the film loud, colourful, and packed with adventure, just like the previous films. There are some references to older Dhamaal movies, and fans of the franchise will definitely enjoy those callbacks.But the writing is the weakest part. The dialogues are very basic, the jokes rarely make you laugh, and the climax is so predictable that you can see it coming from far away. Logic completely takes a back seat, so if you're planning to watch this film, leave your brain at home. Ironically, you might laugh more at how absurd some scenes are than at the actual jokes. Actors' performanceWith such a talented cast, you expect unlimited laughs. Unfortunately, that never happens. Jaaved Jaaferi is easily the best part of the film as Manav. His expressions, timing, and innocence still work perfectly. Sanjay Mishra also manages to bring genuine laughs whenever he appears.Anjali Anand is a pleasant surprise and gets a decent role with enough screen time. However, Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, and Ritesh Deshmukh feel like they are trying too hard to be funny, and sadly, most of their jokes don't land.MusicThe background score is decent and even uses Bella Ciao in parts. There are only two songs, both remakes, and there's hardly any memorable original music.FPJ VerdictDhamaal 4 is loud, silly, and completely stress-free, which is exactly what this franchise has always been. But this time, the biggest ingredient, comedy, is missing. A few performances, especially Jaaved Jaaferi and Sanjay Mishra, save parts of the film, but they aren't enough to make the treasure hunt exciting. The film has colourful characters and some entertaining moments, but the laughs are simply too few.If you're a die-hard Dhamaal fan, you may enjoy a few nostalgic references. Everyone else might leave the theatre wondering if the real treasure was the comedy that never showed up.

Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi, Anjali Anand, and Sanjeeda Sheikh-starrer Dhamaal 4 has hit the big screens today (July 10, 2026). The film's trailer and songs generated a decent pre-release buzz, and many people have already watched the movie. They are sharing their reviews on X (formerly Twitter).A netizen tweeted, "Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ Box office par release hui Ajay Devgn ki film #Dhamaal4 full comedy se bharpur, majedar aur paisa vasool film hai. Aap ise puri family ke saath dekh sakte hai (sic)."Another X user shared a video of a scene from the theatre and wrote, "WTF is This And They are using Money Heist Bella Ciao Song As Funny Background Music #Dhamaal4 is total cringe (sic)."Dhamaal 4 Trailer: 'Much Better Than Welcome To The Jungle', 'Nostalgia Plus Madness'; Ajay Devgn Starrer Impresses Netizens - WatchOne more netizen tweeted, "Rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 #Dhamaal4 is a complete entertainer! Packed with hilarious comedy, fun performances, and nonstop laughs from start to finish. A perfect family entertainer that brings back the classic Dhamaal vibe. Definitely worth watching for a fun-filled time! (sic)."Check out the tweets below...Dhamaal 4 FPJ First Half ReviewThe Free Press Journal reviewer watched the first half of the movie and wrote, "Overall, the first half is more of a yawn fest than a laugh riot. Don't expect logic because there isn't much of it. If you're planning to watch Dhamaal 4, you'll have to leave your brain at home and just go with the flow. There's still hope that the second half picks up. Now that everyone is chasing the khazana, it'll be interesting to see who reaches it first and whether the film finally delivers the fun it promised."Dhamaal 4 First Half Review: Ajay Devgn's Film Starts Slow With Very Few Laughs Dhamaal 4 Box Office Collection The advance booking of Dhamaal 4 was strictly average. But the trade has been predicting that the movie, on its first day, might collect around Rs. 10-12 crore. So, let's wait and watch!

Dhamaal 4 is finally in theatres, with Indra Kumar returning to direct the fourth film after Dhamaal, Double Dhamaal and Total Dhamaal. The expectations were naturally high, but the first half doesn't really live up to the franchise's reputation.The film opens with Ajay Devgn searching for a hidden treasure. Ravi Kishan is after the same khazana, but there's a catch. Only one person knows where it is, and that's Upendra Limaye's character. Both Ajay and Ravi are desperately trying to get to him first, and that's where the story begins.Dhamaal 4 Advance Booking Report: Ajay Devgn Starrer Sells More Than 60K Tickets The biggest problem is that the film takes way too long to get going. Almost the first 40-45 minutes are spent introducing all the characters and their individual stories. There's Ajay Devgn and Esha Gupta's relationship, where Ajay is trying to win over her children so he can marry her. Riteish Deshmukh and Anjali Anand have a romantic track, while Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi get their own introduction. Sadly, most of it feels stretched, and the comedy doesn't land. A lot of the jokes feel forced instead of naturally funny.Things finally move a little when all the characters cross paths during their separate road trips. That's when everyone finds out about the hidden treasure, and suddenly they're all racing towards the same destination. Once Upendra Limaye finally reveals the treasure's location, the competition begins, with everyone trying to reach it before the others. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn)Even with such a talented cast, the first half is surprisingly underwhelming. The laughs are few and far between. Sanjay Mishra, who is mostly seen alongside Ajay Devgn, manages to bring a few genuinely funny moments. But the real highlight is Jaaved Jaaferi, who returns as Manav. His expressions, dialogue delivery and comic timing are easily the best part of the film so far.Overall, the first half is more of a yawn fest than a laugh riot. Don't expect logic because there isn't much of it. If you're planning to watch Dhamaal 4, you'll have to leave your brain at home and just go with the flow. There's still hope that the second half picks up. Now that everyone is chasing the khazana, it'll be interesting to see who reaches it first and whether the film finally delivers the fun it promised. Hoping the second half brings the chaos and comedy that the Dhamaal franchise is known for.