Dhamaal 4 Weekend 1 Box Office Collection: Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi’s Film Enters Top 3 Bollywood Opening Weekends Of 2026

Comedy has once again proved its power at the Indian box office. Dhamaal 4 has enjoyed a sensational start in theatres, reaffirming that a wholesome family entertainer can still attract audiences in big numbers when it strikes the right chord. The latest installment in the popular franchise has not only lived up to expectations but has comfortably surpassed several trade projections during its opening weekend.

Directed by Indra Kumar, the film brings together an ensemble cast led by Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Jaaved Jaaferi. The franchise has always enjoyed tremendous popularity among moviegoers, and the latest chapter has benefited immensely from that goodwill. Positive word of mouth, entertaining content, and strong family appeal have combined to deliver one of the best weekend performances of the year.

After opening on a promising note on Friday, the film registered excellent growth over Saturday before delivering its biggest collection on Sunday. The consistent upward trend throughout the weekend reflects the strong acceptance the film has received across both multiplexes and single-screen theatres.

With the first weekend now complete, attention shifts towards the crucial Monday test. The weekday hold will determine whether Dhamaal 4 can convert its outstanding start into a long and successful theatrical run.

 

Dhamaal 4 Weekend 1 Box Office Collection

Dhamaal 4 has concluded its opening weekend with an impressive ₹67.21 crore India nett, making it one of the biggest Bollywood weekend performers of 2026. The film collected ₹15.50 crore on Friday before witnessing a remarkable jump to ₹23.31 crore on Saturday. Sunday turned out to be the biggest day of the weekend as the comedy entertainer earned ₹28.40 crore, taking the three-day total to ₹67.21 crore India nett.

Day India Nett Collection Growth
Day 1 (Friday) ₹15.50 Crore
Day 2 (Saturday) ₹23.31 Crore +50.39%
Day 3 (Sunday) ₹28.40 Crore +21.84%
Weekend 1 Total ₹67.21 Crore Excellent

The steady growth across all three days highlights the film’s excellent audience acceptance. Positive word of mouth continued to drive footfalls throughout the weekend, while family audiences played a major role in boosting collections. The film has comfortably exceeded pre-release expectations and has now established itself among the biggest Bollywood successes of the year so far.

 

Positive Word Of Mouth Powers A Fantastic Weekend

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One of the biggest reasons behind Dhamaal 4’s exceptional weekend has been the overwhelmingly positive audience response. The film witnessed healthy advance bookings before release, but its real strength came from strong spot bookings after viewers began recommending the film. Comedy entertainers often depend on audience appreciation, and Dhamaal 4 has clearly benefited from that trend.

Performance Metric Status
Opening Weekend Trend Fabulous
Saturday Growth Excellent (+50.39%)
Sunday Growth Strong (+21.84%)
Opening Weekend Rank (2026) 3rd Highest
Highest Grossing Bollywood Film Rank (2026) 7th
Next Box Office Test Monday Hold

Mass circuits delivered excellent collections throughout the weekend, while multiplexes also reported encouraging occupancy, especially during evening and night shows. Families looking for a complete entertainer turned out in large numbers, resulting in consistent growth on both Saturday and Sunday. The film’s ability to appeal to audiences across different age groups has become one of its biggest strengths.

 

Third Highest Bollywood Opening Weekend Of 2026

Rank Film Opening Weekend
1 Dhurandhar: The Revenge (4 Days) ₹466.00 Crore
2 Border 2 ₹129.80 Crore
3 Dhamaal 4 ₹67.21 Crore
4 Welcome To The Jungle ₹65.83 Crore
5 Bhooth Bangla ₹65.65 Crore

The outstanding weekend collections have helped Dhamaal 4 achieve another significant milestone at the domestic box office.

With an opening weekend collection of ₹67.21 crore, Dhamaal 4 has surpassed Welcome To The Jungle, which had collected ₹65.83 crore during its opening weekend. As a result, the comedy entertainer has emerged as the third-highest Bollywood opening weekend grosser of 2026, a remarkable achievement considering the competitive release calendar this year.

This milestone once again underlines the popularity of the Dhamaal franchise and the trust audiences continue to place in comedy entertainers that deliver wholesome entertainment.

 

Enters The Top 7 Highest Grossing Bollywood Films Of 2026

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Apart from registering one of the biggest opening weekends of the year, Dhamaal 4 has also entered another prestigious list.

Rank Film India Nett Collection
1 Dhurandhar: The Revenge ₹1186.32 Crore
2 Border 2 ₹362.76 Crore
3 Bhooth Bangla ₹199.23 Crore
4 Welcome To The Jungle* ₹133.40 Crore
5 Cocktail 2* ₹104.20 Crore
6 O’Romeo ₹83.35 Crore
7 Dhamaal 4* ₹67.21 Crore
8 Main Vaapas Aaunga* ₹62.12 Crore
9 Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai ₹61.78 Crore
10 Pati Patni Aur Woh Do ₹59.29 Crore

* Still running in cinemas at the time of writing this article.

With a three-day total of ₹67.21 crore India nett, the film has entered the Top 7 highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2026. In the process, it has overtaken Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, which had collected ₹61.78 crore.

The achievement is particularly noteworthy because the film has reached this milestone within just three days of release. If the momentum continues over the coming week, Dhamaal 4 could climb further up the yearly rankings.

 

Comedy Genre Continues To Shine

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One of the biggest talking points after the opening weekend is the continued success of comedy entertainers at the box office. Both Welcome To The Jungle and Dhamaal 4 have emerged as successful comedy entertainers within weeks of each other. Their performances demonstrate that audiences continue to embrace the genre when the content connects with viewers.

In an era dominated by action spectacles and franchise films, the success of these comedy entertainers is an encouraging sign for filmmakers looking to produce family-oriented theatrical experiences. The response also reinforces the importance of positive word of mouth, which remains one of the biggest driving forces behind long theatrical runs.

 

Monday Hold Becomes Crucial

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While the opening weekend has exceeded expectations, the next major challenge begins on Monday. The first weekday collection will provide a clearer picture of the film’s long-term box office potential. A strong Monday hold would indicate sustained audience interest and could significantly improve its lifetime collection prospects.

Trade analysts will closely monitor occupancy across multiplexes and single screens. If Dhamaal 4 manages to retain a healthy percentage of its Friday business, it could emerge as one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.

 

More About Dhamaal 4

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Directed by Indra Kumar, Dhamaal 4 stars Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Jaaved Jaaferi, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Ravi Kishann, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, Esha Gupta and Anjali Anand in pivotal roles. The film continues the legacy of one of Bollywood’s most successful comedy franchises by blending slapstick humor, ensemble performances, and family-friendly entertainment. Its entertaining screenplay and nostalgic appeal have resonated strongly with audiences across India.

 

Budget, Profit, And Verdict

Particulars Details
Estimated Budget (Including P&A) ₹150 Crore
India Nett Collection (Weekend 1) ₹67.21 Crore
Recovery 44.81%
Profit / Loss -₹82.79 Crore
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Produced on an estimated budget of ₹150 crore, including print and advertising costs, Dhamaal 4 has completed an excellent opening weekend and recovered a significant portion of its investment. While the theatrical journey is still in its early stages, the impressive weekend collections have placed the film in a strong position.

The upcoming weekdays will now determine how quickly it moves towards recovering its production cost. If the positive audience response continues and weekday collections remain steady, the comedy entertainer has every chance of emerging as one of the biggest Bollywood success stories of 2026.

 

Final Verdict

Dhamaal 4 has delivered one of the finest opening weekends for a Bollywood film this year. Excellent day-on-day growth, strong family support, and overwhelmingly positive word of mouth have propelled the film into the list of 2026’s biggest performers within just three days of release. With records already falling and the crucial Monday test approaching, all eyes are now on whether the comedy entertainer can maintain its impressive momentum and convert this sensational start into a blockbuster theatrical run.

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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