The crazy gang is back, and the box office is smiling again.
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Dhamaal 4, the fourth film in the beloved madcap comedy franchise, kicked off its theatrical run on July 10 with a solid Day 1 haul. The Ajay Devgn-led entertainer collected ₹13.75 crore net in India on its opening Friday. That translates to roughly ₹16.5 crore gross domestically, while the worldwide gross crossed ₹21.5 crore with overseas markets chipping in around ₹5 crore.
It’s not the kind of record-breaking opener some big-ticket films chase these days, but for a pure, no-nonsense comedy in the current climate, this is a genuinely encouraging start. The film had a quiet morning, as is often the case with comedies that rely on word-of-mouth.
But once the evening shows rolled in, the momentum shifted noticeably. Families and groups started turning up, occupancy climbed, and the numbers kept ticking up nicely through the night.
Day 1 Box Office Snapshot
| Territory | Collection |
|---|---|
| India Net | ₹13.75 Cr |
| India Gross | ₹16.50 Cr |
| Overseas Gross | ~₹5 Cr |
| Worldwide Gross | ~₹21.50 Cr |
(Figures are early estimates and can see minor revisions as final data comes in.)
What stands out is how the film recovered through the day. Morning occupancy was low, but by evening it had picked up steam across key circuits, especially in Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR, and Gujarat.
The advance bookings had already shown decent interest, and the film converted that into proper footfalls once people got a taste of the first-day buzz.
Why This Opening Matters
The Dhamaal series has always thrived on its brand of over-the-top, brainless fun mixed with heart. This time around, the boys (Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, and Jaaved Jaaferi) are back chasing the “Treasure of Life,” and early reactions suggest the film delivers exactly what the franchise promises — non-stop gags, chaotic situations, a few wild animals, and that signature Indra Kumar touch. Reviews so far have been largely positive, with many calling it a clean, family-friendly laugh riot that works best when you switch off your brain and just go with the flow.
For a film carrying a reported budget in the ₹200 crore range, Day 1 collections like these are a good foundation. Comedies these days need strong word-of-mouth to sustain, and the early signs look promising. The evening surge on Friday is a classic indicator that audiences are enjoying it and recommending it to friends and family.
The Road Ahead
Day 2 (Saturday) will be the real test. If the positive buzz holds and families continue to show up over the weekend, Dhamaal 4 could push towards a healthy opening weekend and set itself up for a decent run. The comedy space has seen some revival lately, and this film seems to be riding that wave without trying to be anything it’s not.
It’s still early days, of course. But after one day, Dhamaal 4 has done enough to suggest that the franchise still has plenty of gas left in the tank. The laughs are landing, the collections are moving in the right direction, and audiences seem happy to let the madness unfold on the big screen again.
Keep an eye on how it holds through the weekend — that’s when we’ll really know if this Dhamaal has turned into a proper celebration at the box office.
For now, it’s a thumbs-up start. The boys are back, and they’ve got the audience chuckling along with them.
Also See: Dhamaal 4 Worldwide Box Office Collection
