The latest installment in the popular Masti franchise, 'Mastiii 4', has witnessed a significant decline in its box office performance during its second day in theaters. Early estimates indicate the comedy film earned ₹1.79 crore on Saturday, showing a noticeable drop from its opening day collection of ₹2.75 crore.
Box Office Performance Analysis
With Saturday's collections, the total earnings for 'Mastiii 4' now stand at ₹4.54 crore across two days. The film, which released on November 21, 2025, features the familiar trio of Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani, and Vivek Oberoi reprising their comic roles that have become synonymous with the franchise.
Industry experts note that while the numbers indicate a decline, the film continues to benefit from the established brand value of the Masti series, which has cultivated a loyal audience base over nearly two decades. The fluctuation in collections suggests that word-of-mouth might be moderate, affecting consistent audience turnout.
Audience Occupancy Trends
The second day revealed interesting patterns in theater occupancy across different time slots. Morning shows recorded a modest 5.69% occupancy, which nearly doubled to 10.17% during afternoon screenings. Evening shows experienced a slight dip to 9.97% occupancy, while night shows didn't register measurable figures, possibly due to limited late-night screenings in several circuits.
The varying occupancy levels throughout the day indicate that audience interest fluctuates rather than showing steady growth, potentially reflecting mixed reactions from viewers who have seen the film.
Regional Performance Breakdown
'Mastiii 4' demonstrated uneven performance across major Indian cities, with some markets responding more enthusiastically than others. Chennai emerged as the strongest market with an impressive 15.67% occupancy on Day 2, highlighting the city's growing appetite for mainstream Hindi comedies.
Mumbai and Jaipur followed closely with 11.67% occupancy each, while Hyderabad recorded 11%. The National Capital Region showed 9% overall occupancy, with Bengaluru trailing at 10.67%.
However, several important markets showed weaker response. Kolkata registered only 5.67% occupancy, Surat recorded a mere 4%, and Bhopal showed the lowest at just 3%. Other mid-performing cities included Pune at 8.67%, Ahmedabad at 7%, Chandigarh at 5.33%, and Lucknow at 8.33%.
About the Masti Franchise
The Masti series has been a significant name in Hindi comedy cinema since its inception. The first film, 'Masti', introduced audiences to three friends navigating comical adventures and misunderstandings in their married lives. Its success established a fresh approach to adult comedy within mainstream Bollywood.
The sequel, 'Grand Masti', scaled up the production and became one of the highest-grossing adult comedies in India at the time. This was followed by 'Great Grand Masti', continuing the franchise's successful formula.
Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures, Maruti International, and Sri Adhikari Brothers, 'Mastiii 4' continues the same comedic style characterized by exaggerated situations, situational gags, and one-liners centered around the trio of Deshmukh, Oberoi, and Shivdasani.
Despite the franchise's historical success, the latest installment faces challenges from changing audience tastes, competition from other genres, and increased scrutiny of over-the-top comedy elements that were previously more readily accepted by viewers.
