The Ajay Devgn-led comedy 'Dhamaal 4' has proven that the franchise's comic chaos is far from over. After a brief mid-week lull, the film witnessed a spectacular resurgence at the box office on its second Saturday (Day 9), collecting an estimated ₹11.71 crore net in India. This marks an impressive 89% jump from its Day 8 earnings of ₹6.19 crore, signaling strong audience word-of-mouth and sustained interest in the comic caper.
With this remarkable second Saturday performance, the film's total India net collection has pushed past the ₹117 crore milestone, now standing at a cumulative ₹116.99 crore. The India gross collection currently stands at ₹138.04 crore, while the worldwide gross has crossed the ₹150 crore mark, reaching an estimated ₹153.48 crore.
Second Weekend Rebound Defies Competition
The film's Day 9 collection of ₹11.71 crore caps a strong second weekend performance that began with a subdued second Friday. 'Dhamaal 4' had concluded its opening week with an impressive ₹99.09 crore net in India, driven by a strong debut that saw collections peak at ₹28.50 crore on its first Sunday. As expected, the first weekday witnessed a dip, but collections rebounded sharply over the second weekend.
The sharp recovery on the second Saturday is particularly noteworthy given the competition from Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', which has dominated premium screens since its release on July 17. Despite this challenge, the comedy film has managed to maintain a healthy theatrical run, demonstrating the franchise's loyal fan base in India. The film's occupancy numbers reflected this trend, with an overall 29.75% Hindi occupancy on Day 9, including a peak of 45.62% during night shows.
The film features a talented ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn as Guddu, Riteish Deshmukh as Lallan, Arshad Warsi as Adi, Jaaved Jaaferi as Manav, alongside Sanjay Mishra, Ravi Kishan, Anjali Anand, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Esha Gupta, Upendra Limaye, and Vijay Patkar.
The film is directed by Indra Kumar, with a screenplay by Paritosh Painter, Balvinder Singh Suri, Vedd Prakash, and Bunty Rathore. The technical team includes cinematographer Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary, editor Sanjay Sankla, and background score composer Amar Mohile. The film is produced by T-Series Films, Panorama Studios, Devgn Films, Maruti International, and Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, with music composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Aditya Dev, and others.
Targeting Franchise Milestones
Based on current trends, 'Dhamaal 4' is expected to cross the ₹125 crore milestone by the end of its second weekend. The film has already surpassed the lifetime earnings of several notable comedies, including 'Golmaal 3' (₹106 crore) and 'Housefull 2' (₹114 crore).
However, the film faces an uphill battle to reach the ₹150 crore milestone, which would require exceptionally strong performance in its third week. With 'The Odyssey' continuing to dominate premium screens, the comedy film's longevity will depend on how it holds up on weekdays and maintains its momentum through the third week of release.
The film's storyline, which follows a group of eccentric, money-hungry misfits racing against each other to find a treasure hidden on a remote island, has resonated with family audiences across the country. The franchise's signature blend of slapstick humor, misunderstandings, and chaotic treasure hunts continues to attract audiences, contributing to its steady theatrical run in India.