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Dhamaal 4 Advance Bookings Open; Cast Fees and Box Office Expectations Detailed

Analysed 8 Jul 2026·4 sources analysed·Maharashtra, India·Entertainment
Dhamaal 4 Advance Bookings Open; Cast Fees and Box Office Expectations DetailedPreviousNext

Dhamaal 4, starring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Jaaved Jaaferi, is set to release on July 10. Advance bookings show 17,843 tickets sold, generating over Rs 45 lakh, with Maharashtra leading in revenue. The film reportedly has a Rs 200 crore budget, making it the franchise's most expensive. Cast remuneration varies, with Ajay Devgn earning Rs 40 crore. The release coincides with Hollywood's Moana, amid anticipation if Dhamaal 4 can revive Ajay Devgn's recent box office performance, which has seen mixed results.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • republicworld— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
60%
AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 8 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily focus on entertainment industry details without political framing. They present factual information about the film's budget, cast salaries, and box office prospects. Coverage includes both optimistic and cautious perspectives on Ajay Devgn's recent film performances, reflecting a neutral stance centered on commercial and artistic aspects rather than political viewpoints.

Sentiment — Neutral (60/100)

The overall tone is neutral to mildly positive, highlighting advance ticket sales and the film's high budget as indicators of anticipation. However, there is cautious sentiment regarding Ajay Devgn's recent box office track record, which includes several underperforming films. The coverage balances excitement for the release with realistic expectations, avoiding sensationalism.

How 4 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
timesnowAjay Devgn Box Office Report Card Before Dhamaal 4 Release: How Actor's Last 6 Films PerformedCenterNeutral
englishCan Dhamaal 4 Revive Ajay Devgn's Box Office Fortunes? Four Of His Last Five Films FloppedCenterNeutral
republicworldDhamaal 4 Day 1 Advance Booking: Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi's Starrer Sells 17843 Tickets, Begins Journey On A Lukewarm NoteCenterNeutral
timesnowDhamaal 4 Cast Fees: Ajay Devgn Takes Home Rs 40 Crore; Here's How Much Riteish, Arshad And Others GotCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 7 Jul, 01:02 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow7 Jul, 01:02 pm
    Dhamaal 4 Cast Fees: Ajay Devgn Takes Home Rs 40 Crore; Here's How Much Riteish, Arshad And Others Got
  2. 2
    republicworld8 Jul, 09:16 am
    Dhamaal 4 Day 1 Advance Booking: Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi's Starrer Sells 17843 Tickets, Begins Journey On A Lukewarm Note
  3. 3
    english8 Jul, 09:31 am
    Can Dhamaal 4 Revive Ajay Devgn's Box Office Fortunes? Four Of His Last Five Films Flopped
  4. 4
    timesnow8 Jul, 10:07 am
    Ajay Devgn Box Office Report Card Before Dhamaal 4 Release: How Actor's Last 6 Films Performed

Lens Score breakdown

38/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap90%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Devgn FilmsMaruti InternationalPanorama StudiosT-Series Films

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Maharashtra, India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
8 Jul 2026
Key entities
Arshad WarsiAjay DevgnIndian rupeeJaaved JaaferiRiteish DeshmukhCroreBox officeRavi KishanIndra KumarEsha GuptaAjay (actor)Sanjeeda Sheikh