Mumbai: The fourth installment of the popular Dhamaal franchise, directed by Indra Kumar, attempts to revive the slapstick comedy series with a larger scale adventure, but struggles to recreate the charm that made the original film a success.
Featuring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi, Sanjay Mishra, Riteish Deshmukh, and Ravi Kishan, Dhamaal 4 follows a treasure-hunt adventure packed with action, misadventures and over-the-top comic situations. However, critics have pointed out that the film relies heavily on the franchise’s familiar formula without offering much that feels fresh or innovative.
The storyline combines elements of adventure films with the franchise’s trademark hunt for hidden treasure, but the narrative has been criticised for being predictable and stretched beyond its entertaining limits. While Ajay Devgn handles the action-oriented portions of the film, franchise veterans Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi and Sanjay Mishra reprise the comic dynamics audiences have seen in previous installments.
Among the new additions, Ravi Kishan has drawn attention for his portrayal of a quirky pirate-like character, with many reviewers citing his performance as one of the film’s brighter moments.
The film has also faced criticism for its humour, with several jokes failing to land and certain comedy tracks being described as outdated. Reviewers have additionally questioned the extensive use of computer-generated visual effects, noting that the heavy CGI often overshadows the comedy and adventure elements.
Despite its star-studded cast and large-scale production, Dhamaal 4 has received mixed-to-negative reviews, with critics suggesting that the franchise may need a fresh creative approach to remain relevant for contemporary audiences.
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Mishra, Ravi Kishan, Jaaved Jaaferi, Upendra Limaye, Esha Gupta, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Anjali Anand.
Director: Indra Kumar
Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
