Dhamaal 4 Released to Mixed Reviews, Opens with Rs 13.75 Crore on Day One
Dhamaal 4, directed by Indra Kumar and starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, and Jaaved Jaaferi, released on July 10, 2026, as the fourth installment in the popular comedy franchise. The film follows a treasure hunt adventure and features a large ensemble cast. It received mixed reviews, with praise for the cast's chemistry and comic moments but criticism for weak writing, overuse of AI visuals, and inconsistent humour. The movie earned approximately Rs 13.75 crore net on its opening day in India, underperforming compared to its predecessor Total Dhamaal and Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle. The post-credit scene teased Dhamaal 5, directed by Farhad Samji, sparking varied reactions among fans.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- republicworld— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indiatvnews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- republicworld— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- businessstandard— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents a range of perspectives primarily focused on entertainment and box office performance, without evident political framing. Reviews and reports include both positive and negative viewpoints on the film's content and commercial success. Coverage includes statements from filmmakers, critics, and audience reactions, reflecting a balanced representation of opinions within the entertainment domain.
The overall sentiment across the articles is mixed. While some sources highlight the film's entertaining aspects and cast performances, others emphasize its shortcomings such as weak screenplay, overuse of AI effects, and uneven humour. Box office reports acknowledge a respectable opening but note it fell short of expectations and previous franchise records. Audience reactions similarly vary between enjoyment and disappointment.