The trailer for Dhamaal 4 premiered on Friday at the Imagicaa amusement park on the outskirts of Mumbai [1, 3].
The release marks a significant attempt to capitalize on the franchise's comedy and adventure premise. Early audience reactions suggest the film may be a strong performer, with some fans calling it better than "Welcome to the Jungle" [2, 4].
Ajay Devgn leads the cast alongside Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Mishra, and Jaaved Jaaferi [1]. The promotional event focused on the chemistry between the actors, and some reviewers said Arshad Warsi and Javed Jaffrey are the soul of the film [2].
Despite the positive buzz, Devgn noted the stress associated with high-profile releases. "Thoda pressure mein sab hi aate hain," Devgn said [3].
Industry analysts are monitoring the film's potential for a strong start. The target for the film's opening day is for it to become Devgn's ninth biggest opening of all time [2].
Reception to the trailer has been varied across different platforms. Some reports describe the early reaction as overwhelmingly positive for the family entertainer [5], while other reports indicate mixed reviews with criticisms directed at the screenplay, and comedy [2].
“"Thoda pressure mein sab hi aate hain"”
The aggressive box-office target for Dhamaal 4 indicates a high-stakes strategy to leverage nostalgia and established cast chemistry. While the film aims for a top-ten opening for Ajay Devgn, the split in early critical reception suggests that the movie's success will depend on whether the general audience prioritizes the ensemble's comedic timing over the strength of the screenplay.
