Dhamaal 4 Review: Switch off your brain and enjoy this slapstick entertainer with family
Dhamaal 4 Movie Rating: 3 Stars
Watched Dhamaal 4 movie in Cinema. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my view on this movie.
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Jaaved Jaaferi, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, Anjali Anand, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Esha Gupta
Director: Indra Kumar
Release Date: 10th July 2026 in cinemas
Story: Movie revolves around a massive treasure which is hidden nearly a century to a time when the pirates. Only one person Prithvi (Upendra Limaye) knows the location of the treasure. Once Prithvi reveals where the treasure is hidden, Guddu (Ajay Devgn) goes to reclaim the treasure with Johnny (Sanjay Mishra). He is accompanied by the two children of his girlfriend, Aaliya (Esha Gupta).
The children go with Guddu because he needs to win them over by bonding with them if he wants to marry Aaliya. Along the way, Adi (Arshad Warsi), brother Manav (Jaaved Jaaferi) and Adi’s wife Rosy (Sanjeeda Shaikh), get wind of the treasure and so they also try to reach the location so that they can plunder it.
Lallan (Ritesh Deshmukh) who has just married Paro (Anjali Anand) under the mistaken belief that she is a rich man’s daughter, also learns about the treasure. The newlywed couple braves all odds to reach the venue so that they can own the treasure. Adhoora (Ravi Kishan) and his sidekick Jheenga (Vijay Patkar) are also thirsting for the treasure. Who finally gets the treasure? Do they all come out safe after the dangerous journey to lay their hands on the wealth?
Positives
1. Performances
2. Cinematography
3. Dialogues
4. Story
5. Direction
Negatives
1. Length
2. Music
3. Climax
4. Uneven Screenplay
5. 1st Half
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film plan to watch it on its release date as liked the trailer and loved the previous movies of this franchise. Once again, a century-old hidden treasure becomes the driving force for a bunch of greedy individuals willing to risk everything they have, only to land themselves in precarious situations that test not just their resolve but also their interpersonal relationships.
Dhamaal 4 is the fourth installment of the Dhamaal film series and story has all the ingredients of a crazy entertainer. Like in other films of the franchise, not much attention has been paid to logic or continuity, but the viewers will not complain about that because they know that they are in for a mad hatter comedy. The script doesn’t ask you to look for logic; instead, it invites you to surrender to the sheer ridiculousness of the situations. It works so effectively is its reliance on situational comedy. The film throws a massive ensemble of eccentric, greedy, and hilariously unlucky individuals into bizarre environments, from wild jungle disasters to unexpected pirate encounters. Some of the sequences are long drawn but the thread of comedy is kept alive all through the drama. There are some sequences which are hilarious. For example, the sequence in which a human chain is formed to save Prithvi is very funny. Similarly, the sequence in which Guddu gets injured multiple times in his unmentionable parts is a laugh riot. The sequence of Lallan fighting the tribesman is funny. Equally funny is the sequence in which Lallan and Paro, in a hot air balloon, can see death approaching them. The sequence of Adi’s leg in the cast and how Manav messes up the drama when Rosy arrives on the scene is superb and so is the crocodile sequence involving Adi, Manav and Rosy. A very good point about the screenplay is that the writers have infused separate emotional tracks in the climax, involving all the key characters. The emotions truly touch the heart. The foursome’s dialogues are suitably funny and sometimes hilarious too. One aspect that genuinely deserves praise is the film’s CGI. The visual effects are surprisingly convincing and make even the most outrageous action and adventure sequences look believable. The dialogues are simple, witty and packed with entertaining one-liners. The humor remains clean throughout, avoiding double meanings and making the film an enjoyable watch for audiences of all ages. Several comic exchanges are sure to leave viewers laughing. Indra Kumar’s direction is nice. He has narrated the subject in his characteristic comedy style and has also added a dash of emotions.
The true strength of the film lies in its stellar ensemble cast, where Ajay Devgn leads the pack with absolute swagger alongside Sanjay Mishra, whose iconic comic timing results in sharp laugh-out-loud moments. The heartbeat of the franchise, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi, return with their signature electric chemistry, beautifully joined by Sanjeeda Shaikh who adds great charm to their chaotic dynamic. Riteish Deshmukh delivers a thoroughly entertaining performance with his desi flavor alongside Anjali Anand, who plays his wife Paro with a hilarious domestic touch. Stealing scenes effortlessly, Ravi Kishan brings a fresh wave of comedy as the quirky pirate leader Adhoora. Finally, Upendra Limaye is fantastic as the main catalyst of the plot with his high-energy performance, while Esha Gupta brings a wonderful charm and flair to the screen. Director Indra Kumar proves yet again that he is a master at delivering high-energy situational comedies.
However, the film is not without its flaws. Unfortunately, what made the first two instalments work so well, namely pure slapstick comedy, memorable one-liners and the crackling chemistry among the lead characters, is sorely missing in this latest outing. While the scale, budgets and star cast of the franchise have kept growing, the quality of the films has steadily declined. While no one walks into a Dhamaal film expecting a layered storyline, the screenplay is a flimsy mess. Slapstick comedy can be enormously entertaining when written well, but the complete lack of logic, coherence and genuinely funny situations ensures that movie never really takes off. Barely a joke or two lands, and the dialogues miss countless opportunities to deliver memorable punchlines. Even within its intentionally nonsensical world, the premise had the potential to be laugh-out-loud funny. The soundtrack, composed by multiple music directors, was once one of the franchise’s strengths but is entirely forgettable here. Constant callbacks and references to previous instalments do little to enhance the experience and instead remind you how much better those films were. Many jokes don’t land as intended. The entire ghost sequence fails to raise any laughs. In fact, after the characters get introduced, the interest level drops and it rises only when all the characters meet each other near the edge of the cliff.
Overall, movie is decent comedy drama that has its share of fun moments. It delivers exactly what fans expect from the franchise, a complete family entertainer filled with laughter, chaos and nostalgia. Switch off your brain and enjoy this slapstick entertainer that will easily appeal to all age groups, from grandparents to little kids, who will absolutely love the comedy and thrilling pirate adventures. It effortlessly delivers on its promise of pure, non-stop entertainment from start to finish despite flaws. My view on this film Time Pass if you are looking to share a hearty laugh with your entire family.
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