The four friends, led by Ajay Devgn, are told about ₹50 crore hidden under the letter ‘M’. Instead of a treasure, they immediately find wrong directions, crazy chases, and accidental fights.
Indra Kumar’s Direction: One-Note Fun
Indra Kumar knows how to keep the comedic tone alive. But this time, the plot structure feels like a loop of the same disaster repeating without variety.
The screenplay is a linear hunt that gets stuck in its own formula. The wrong clues sequence, while funny once, lacks the wit to sustain the 143-minute runtime.
The Genre-Core Execution: Slapstick on Autopilot
As an adventure comedy, Dhamaal 4 leans heavily on the treasure hunt trope to drive its misadventures. As also noted by Isaimini, the initial discovery of the clue “M” is an engaging setup, but the screenplay returns to the same narrative beat so often that the payoff gradually loses its impact.
The slapstick elements are integrated with adventure plot points, but the repetition of the ‘disaster’ motif kills the rhythm. The jungle disaster sequence, where the group faces multiple accidents, feels like a scene we have seen before, just with different props.
I find it hard to care when every obstacle is resolved by the same kind of stupidity. The film relies on nostalgia rather than fresh comedy writing.
Riteish Deshmukh and Arshad Warsi: The Reliable Fools
Riteish Deshmukh plays Deshbandhu ‘Lallan’ Roy with his usual physical energy. Every time he thinks they are about to become millionaires, his own moronic timing ruins the plan.
Arshad Warsi contributes to the comedic ensemble as one of the unlucky friends. His scenes with the accidental fight interrupt the treasure hunt effectively, but the material is too thin to elevate his natural charm.
Sanjay Mishra and Jaaved Jaaferi feel underused, present mostly as reaction shots. Their casting signals the series’ intent to rely on old chemistry rather than new jokes. Ravi Kishan’s antagonist role creates obstacles, but his presence is more of a narrative checkbox than a real threat.
For those who want more of this chaotic energy, browse our collection of Hindi Comedy reviews.
The Release Date Controversy and Audience Confusion
No political or social controversy is attached to *Dhamaal 4*. The only noise is the release date saga, scheduled for March 19, then June 12, then finally July 10, 2026 to avoid clash with ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. Taran Adarsh noted this push to shield the film from box office competition. The confusion has already reduced audience anticipation compared to the series’ previous stable releases. For a film where the box office data is unavailable (released today), this anticipation gap is a real problem.
A Watch or a Skip?
If you are a fan of the *Dhamaal* boys returning for another adventure, you will find nonstop laughter here. But if you are looking for any progression in comedy writing, this is the same car driving the same road for the fourth time. Watch it on a lazy weekend in regular 2D, but do not expect anything new.
Alpha review lifts key stretches but not its full runtime, while *Dhamaal 4* cannot even lift its key stretches out of repetition.
Ankit Jaiswal is the Chief Author, covering Indian cinema and OTT releases with honest, no-filler criticism. An SEO strategist by background, he brings a research-driven approach to film writing, cutting through hype to tell you exactly what's worth your time.
