The fourth installment of Bollywood’s beloved comedy franchise has delivered a strong performance at the box office. Dhamaal 4, starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, and Jaaved Jaaferi, collected an impressive ₹65 crore net in India over its opening weekend, surpassing the first weekend earnings of Welcome to the Jungle.
Weekend Box Office Performance
The Indra Kumar directorial had a decent opening on Friday with ₹14 crore before witnessing a remarkable 60% jump on Saturday, earning ₹22.50 crore . The momentum continued on Sunday with collections reaching approximately ₹28.50 crore, demonstrating steady audience interest throughout the weekend . The film’s occupancy rose consistently from 24% on Friday to 35% on Saturday and nearly 50% on Sunday, suggesting positive word-of-mouth and increasing footfall .
Outperforming Competition
Dhamaal 4 has outpaced the opening weekend collections of Welcome to the Jungle, which earned ₹63.75 crore in its first three days . The film also set a new benchmark for the franchise, surpassing Total Dhamaal (2019), which had earned ₹62.4 crore during its opening weekend .
Comparison with Ajay Devgn’s Recent Releases
In a significant achievement, Dhamaal 4 has comfortably outperformed Ajay Devgn’s last two releases at the same stage:
De De Pyaar De 2 earned ₹34.75 crore in its opening weekend, though it released across more shows at 11,944 screens .
Son of Sardaar 2 collected ₹24.75 crore in its first three days .
Critical Reception and Audience Response
While the film received mixed reviews from critics, with some calling it a pure “leave-your-brains-behind comedy” that follows the franchise’s trademark slapstick formula , audiences have embraced the entertainment. Filmfare’s review noted that Jaaved Jaaferi “once again walks away with the film” as the hopelessly dim Manav, with Arshad Warsi and Riteish Deshmukh also delivering strong comedic performances .
What’s Next
With a strong opening weekend behind it, Dhamaal 4 is positioned for a healthy run at the box office if it maintains momentum on weekdays. The film features a star-studded ensemble including Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Anjali Anand, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Esha Gupta . A post-credits scene reportedly confirms that Dhamaal 5 is already in development, with Farhad Samji attached as the writer .
Note: All box office figures are approximate and compiled from various sources