Mastiii 4 Fails to Impress on Opening Day
The much-anticipated reunion of Bollywood's popular trio - Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani, and Vivek Oberoi - in Mastiii 4 has failed to generate excitement at the box office. The adult comedy film, which released on November 21, 2025, registered disappointing numbers on its opening day, continuing the downward trend of the franchise.
Disappointing Box Office Numbers
According to data from film industry tracker Sacnilk, Mastiii 4 collected only ₹2.5 crore net at the domestic box office on its first day. The film managed an overall Hindi occupancy of just 9.98% on Friday, indicating poor audience turnout despite the star power and franchise recognition.
The opening day performance marks a significant decline compared to previous installments. The second film in the series, Grand Masti, had opened to ₹12.5 crore in 2013, while the third installment, Great Grand Masti, registered ₹2.5 crore on its opening day in 2016.
Franchise History and Current Reception
While the original Masti and its sequel Grand Masti were commercial successes, the franchise has seen diminishing returns. The latest installment, directed by Milap Zaveri, brings back the lead trio after nine years but has failed to recreate the magic that made the earlier films popular.
The film features a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes and was shot extensively across England in locations including Sussex, Bedfordshire, West Midlands, and Birmingham. The plot follows three unhappy husbands who plan to escape their boring marriages, leading to laughter, chaos, and unexpected twists as they seek relationships outside their marriages.
Star-Studded Cast Fails to Deliver
Despite featuring an ensemble cast that includes Elnaaz Norouzi, Shreya Sharma, Ruhi Singh, Arshad Warsi, Nargis Fakhri, Genelia Deshmukh, and Tusshar Kapoor alongside the main trio, the film struggled to attract viewers. The team had organized promotional events, including one in Jaipur on the release day, but these efforts failed to translate into box office success.
The film is produced by multiple production houses including Cine1 Studios, Waveband Productions, Maruti International, M Four Film, and Berkeley Media Group. However, the combined production strength and star power couldn't overcome the audience's apparent disinterest in the sequel.
Industry experts suggest that the adult comedy genre may have lost its appeal among Indian audiences, or that the franchise formula has become stale over time. The disappointing opening raises questions about the future of comedy franchises in Bollywood and the changing preferences of moviegoers.
