Movie Name : Dhamaal 4
Release Date : 10 July, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Jaaved Jaaferi, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, Anjali Anand, Sanjeeda Shaikh & Esha Gupta.
Director : Indra Kumar
Producers : Ajay Devgn, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Ashok Thakeria, Indra Kumar, Anand Pandit, Kumar Mangat Pathak
Music Directors : Tanishk Bagchi, Aditya Dev, Neelkamal Singh, Sanju Rathod, Guru Randhawa, Gill Machrai, Rony Ajnali
Cinematographer : Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary
Editor : Sanjay Sankla
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The fourth installment of the Dhamaal franchise is now out in theatres. Let’s see how the movie is.
Story:
Dhamaal 4 revolves around the hunt for Shaitaan Singh’s century-old hidden fortune, with multiple gangs competing to get their hands on the treasure. Prithvi (Upendra Limaye) is the only person who knows the details of the map leading to the treasure. Pirate leader Adhoora (Ravi Kishan) relentlessly pursues Prithvi to get hold of the wealth. Guddu (Ajay Devgn), Adi (Arshad Warsi), Manav (Jaaved Jaaferi), Lallan (Riteish Deshmukh), Paaro (Anjali Anand), and Rosy (Sanjeeda Sheikh) also join the race in a bid to become billionaires, leading to chaos and a series of messy situations.
Plus Points:
The first half of Dhamaal 4 is entertaining despite the story not offering anything fresh. From the trailer, it was obvious that the movie would be a madcap ride with no logic, and the first hour fairly holds the attention.
There are multiple episodes in first half that generate a good amount of fun. Especially, the pre-interval sequence where all the lead characters hold onto a cliff discussing the treasure is quite nicely presented. Jaaved Jaaferi unintentionally injuring Sanjeeda Sheikh every time evokes laughs.
Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Mishra’s ghost encounter is also neat. The performances of all the artists are fine. Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, and Anjali Anand stand out among the rest with their impressive portrayals.
Minus Points:
The second half, however, couldn’t maintain the same momentum. Here, the movie leans more towards the adventure and treasure hunt aspects, and the comedy quotient takes a beating. There are very few fun-inducing moments, and even those don’t land as expected.
As the film progresses, we get the feeling that it is running out of steam. The treasure hunt episodes are barely exciting, and the script needed more interesting moments during this particular phase to hold the movie together.
As the writing isn’t sharp, predictability kicks in, and the pacing also slows down in the latter half. Certain moments seem repetitive, and the movie could have benefited from better songs.
Technical Aspects:
The recreation of the Italian song Bella Ciao is nice, but the other songs aren’t catchy. The background score is quirky and suits the film’s mood. Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary’s cinematography is effective.
The VFX is partly good, but in some scenes, the green screen effect is visible. Indra Kumar’s direction is just okay. Had the second half been handled better, the movie could have been thoroughly captivating. The slight emotional touch in the climax is decent.
Verdict:
On the whole, Dhamaal 4 is an okayish comedy drama that has its share of fun moments. The film begins well with entertaining segments in the first half, but post the halfway mark, the proceedings lose grip, and it ends on a flat note. There are some episodes that cater to family audiences, and the lead actors perform well. However, one wishes the dosage of madness had been higher, given what the franchise is known for.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
