The much-awaited comedy entertainer Dhamaal 4 has finally arrived in theatres, and the film has delivered exactly the kind of opening its makers were hoping for. While expectations were healthy before release, the film has comfortably exceeded several trade estimates thanks to strong audience response on its opening day.
Directed by Indra Kumar, the latest installment in the popular Dhamaal franchise has reunited fan-favorite actors Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Jaaved Jaaferi. The franchise enjoys tremendous recall value among family audiences, and that nostalgia appears to have translated into impressive footfalls across the country.
The film witnessed encouraging occupancy throughout Friday, especially in the mass circuits where comedy entertainers continue to enjoy tremendous support. Positive advance bookings had already indicated a promising start, but improved spot bookings during the day further strengthened the film’s opening performance.
With Saturday and Sunday still to come, the film is now looking at a healthy opening weekend. Trade circles expect family audiences to drive collections further over the next two days, making Dhamaal 4 one of the strongest Bollywood performers of the year.
Dhamaal 4 Day 1 Box Office Collection
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After registering an impressive opening, Dhamaal 4 collected ₹15.50 crore India nett on its first day at the Indian box office. Including taxes, the film’s gross opening stands at ₹18.29 crore, giving the comedy entertainer a fantastic start.
| Day | India Nett Collection | India Gross Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹15.50 Crore | ₹18.29 Crore |
| Total | ₹15.50 Crore | ₹18.29 Crore |
The collections have comfortably surpassed most pre-release expectations. Positive word of mouth played an important role as spot bookings improved steadily throughout the day after encouraging advance sales. The film has also found excellent support in the mass belts, where comedy entertainers traditionally perform well.
With the current momentum, Dhamaal 4 is expected to comfortably touch the ₹48 crore mark during its opening weekend, provided it continues its strong run over Saturday and Sunday.
Positive Word Of Mouth Boosts Day 1 Business

One of the biggest reasons behind the film’s impressive opening has been the encouraging response from audiences. While advance bookings laid a solid foundation before release, the real boost came from spot bookings, which witnessed significant improvement as positive reactions spread throughout the day.
Comedy has always been one of the safest genres for theatrical viewing, especially when backed by a successful franchise. The Dhamaal brand enjoys tremendous popularity among moviegoers, and the latest installment has benefited from that goodwill.
Mass circuits emerged as the biggest contributors on Friday, while multiplexes in major cities also reported healthy occupancy during evening and night shows. Family audiences are expected to increase significantly over the weekend, which should further strengthen the film’s theatrical performance.
Excellent Weekend On The Cards
| Box Office Milestone | Expected Collection |
|---|---|
| Opening Weekend | Around ₹48 Crore India Nett |
| Saturday Trend | Healthy Jump Expected |
| Sunday Trend | Strong Growth Expected |
All eyes are now on Saturday and Sunday, which are expected to deliver substantial growth for the film. Family entertainers traditionally perform much better over weekends as audiences prefer watching such films together.
Current trends indicate that Dhamaal 4 is well-positioned for a strong jump on Saturday. If the momentum continues, the film could register one of the best opening weekends for a Bollywood comedy in recent years.
The encouraging word of mouth is expected to help sustain occupancy across multiplexes as well as single screens. If audience reception remains positive, the film should continue attracting moviegoers throughout its first week.
Dhamaal 4 Day 2 Advance Booking Looks Promising
| Particulars | Collection |
|---|---|
| Advance Booking Gross | ₹6.49 Crore |
| Advance Booking Nett | ₹5.32 Crore |
| Opening Day Advance Booking Gross | ₹5.68 Crore |
| Shows on Day 1 | 11,279 |
| Shows on Day 2 | Around 12,000 |
| Day 2 Prediction | ₹17–19 Crore Nett (May Cross ₹20 Crore) |
The early signs for the second day are extremely encouraging. According to the latest update, Dhamaal 4 has registered ₹6.49 crore gross in advance bookings (excluding blocked seats) for Saturday. In terms of net collection, advance ticket sales stand at ₹5.32 crore.
This is already ahead of the film’s opening day pre-sales, which stood at ₹5.68 crore gross, indicating improved audience interest after the positive first-day response.
The film was released across 11,279 shows on Friday, and exhibitors have further increased the showcasing to nearly 12,000 shows for Saturday. This expansion reflects growing confidence among theatre owners and distributors.
Going by the current trend, the film is expected to collect between ₹17 crore and ₹19 crore nett on Day 2. If spot bookings perform beyond expectations, it even has the potential to cross the ₹20 crore mark.
Fifth Highest Bollywood Opener Of 2026

The impressive opening has also helped Dhamaal 4 achieve an important milestone at the domestic box office.
| Rank | Film | Opening Day (India Nett) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhurandhar 2 | ₹145 Crore |
| 2 | Border 2 | ₹32.10 Crore |
| 3 | Welcome To The Jungle | ₹19.40 Crore |
| 4 | Bhooth Bangla | ₹18.31 Crore |
| 5 | Dhamaal 4 | ₹15.50 Crore |
| 6 | Cocktail 2 | ₹14.10 Crore |
| 7 | Alpha | ₹9.50 Crore |
| 8 | O’Romeo | ₹9.01 Crore |
| 9 | Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai | ₹8.65 Crore |
| 10 | Ikkis | ₹7.28 Crore |
With a Day 1 collection of ₹15.50 crore, the film has emerged as the fifth highest Bollywood opener of 2026. The comedy entertainer has comfortably surpassed Cocktail 2, which had opened with ₹14.10 crore, securing a place among the biggest Bollywood openers of the year.
This achievement once again highlights the popularity of the Dhamaal franchise and the strong fan following enjoyed by its ensemble cast. It also marks another successful theatrical opening for director Indra Kumar, whose comedy entertainers have consistently found acceptance among audiences.
Competition At The Box Office

Despite arriving amid multiple releases, Dhamaal 4 has managed to establish itself as the preferred choice for moviegoers. The film is currently competing with Welcome To The Jungle, Cocktail 2, Main Vaapas Aaunga, and Alpha. However, the positive audience response and strong family appeal have helped it stay ahead of the competition.
Trade experts believe that Dhamaal 4 will continue dominating the weekend unless there is an unexpected slowdown. With minimal direct competition in the comedy genre, the film enjoys a clear advantage over the coming days.
More About Dhamaal 4

Dhamaal 4 is directed by Indra Kumar, who has successfully revived one of Bollywood’s most loved comedy franchises. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Jaaved Jaaferi in leading roles.
The movie is a commercial comedy entertainer packed with slapstick humor, situational comedy, and franchise nostalgia. It has been mounted on a large scale and aims to attract audiences across both multiplexes and single-screen theatres. Praneet Samaiya from Cinetales gave Dhamaal 4, 3.5 stars and called the film, a Madcap entertainer.
Budget, Profit, And Verdict
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Estimated Budget (Including P&A) | ₹150 Crore |
| India Nett Collection | ₹15.50 Crore |
| Recovery | 10.33% |
| Profit / Loss | -₹134.50 Crore |
| Verdict | Loading… |
Made on an estimated budget of ₹150 crore, including print and advertising costs, Dhamaal 4 has begun its theatrical journey on a promising note.
While it is still too early to comment on its long-term box office verdict, the strong opening has certainly given the film an excellent platform. The real test will now be its weekday hold after the opening weekend.
If the positive word of mouth continues and family audiences keep supporting the film, Dhamaal 4 has every opportunity to emerge as one of the successful Bollywood entertainers of the year.
Final Verdict

Dhamaal 4 has kicked off its box office journey with a fantastic opening that has comfortably exceeded pre-release expectations. Strong mass circuit performance, encouraging word of mouth, and improving advance bookings for Day 2 indicate that the film is heading towards an excellent opening weekend. With family audiences expected to turn up in bigger numbers over Saturday and Sunday, the comedy entertainer has built solid momentum and now looks well placed to continue its successful theatrical run in the coming weeks.
Disclaimer:Box office figures mentioned in this article are subjective trade estimates compiled from various industry sources. The data is for informative purpose, and total may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized.
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