The Dhamaal franchise is back in theatres, and this time the stakes are higher than ever. The pressure on this fourth installment is significant because the franchise has a perfect track record at the box office, with all three previous films landing on the "hit" list. Released today, July 10, 2026, Dhamaal 4 has already generated healthy advance booking momentum, and early trade numbers suggest a solid opening weekend is on the cards.
Dhamaal 4 Advance Booking: How Strong Is the Opening?
Dhamaal 4 crossed ₹5 crore in gross advance bookings, including blocked seats, with 81,104 tickets sold nationwide ahead of release, according to Free Press Journal. By Thursday evening, the film had recorded gross advance bookings of over ₹5 crore, with final pre-sales expected to close around ₹6 crore or higher, as per data tracked by Sacnilk.
Maharashtra emerged as the leading market, followed closely by Delhi-NCR, with Gujarat and Rajasthan also contributing meaningfully to the tally. That's a promising geographic spread for a franchise that has historically over-indexed in single-screen and family-audience markets.
Trade Predictions for Day 1
Based on current momentum, trade trackers expect Dhamaal 4 to open in the range of ₹12–14 crore net in India, while other trade insiders, as reported by Business Standard, peg a more optimistic first-day net between ₹15–16 crore, with a conservative floor of around ₹13 crore. Either way, a number in that range would place Dhamaal 4 among Ajay Devgn's top 10 openers of his career.
Dhamaal Franchise Box Office History
Here's how the earlier films performed, for context, per collection data compiled by Sacnilk:
- Dhamaal (2007) — ₹33.06 crore net in India, ₹51.30 crore worldwide gross — Hit
- Double Dhamaal (2011) — ₹44.10 crore net, ₹71 crore worldwide gross — Hit
- Total Dhamaal (2019) — ₹155.67 crore net in India, ₹232.18 crore worldwide gross — Superhit
Each instalment has out-earned the last, which is exactly why expectations around Dhamaal 4 are running so high.
Dhamaal 4 vs Welcome To The Jungle
Welcome To The Jungle, released on June 26, 2026, opened at ₹15.25 crore net, setting the benchmark comedy-genre opener for the summer, per Free Press Journal's reporting. With Dhamaal 4 landing just two weeks later, comparisons are inevitable — and with Welcome To The Jungle slowing down and Alpha turning out to be a disappointment, as noted by Koimoi, Dhamaal 4 has secured a strong show count and a relatively clear runway at the box office.
The Cast and Story
Directed by Indra Kumar, Dhamaal 4 follows the returning gang on a treasure hunt with supernatural twists involving pirates and ghosts, with Ajay Devgn playing a quirky IRS officer. The film marks a shift from the franchise's earlier tradition of no female leads, with Sanjeeda Shaikh, Esha Gupta, and Anjali Anand joining the ensemble, alongside Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, and Ravi Kishan.
Is a Dhamaal 5 Already in the Works?
According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the makers have ended the film with a sequence hinting at a sequel, suggesting Dhamaal 5 is already in early discussion. For a franchise with a perfect box office record so far, that's not a surprising bet to make.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Dhamaal 4 release?
Dhamaal 4 released in theatres on July 10, 2026.
Who stars in Dhamaal 4?
The cast includes Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, Ravi Kishan, Esha Gupta, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Anjali Anand, directed by Indra Kumar.
What was Dhamaal 4's advance booking collection?
The film crossed ₹5 crore gross in advance bookings (including blocked seats) ahead of release, with over 80,000 tickets sold nationwide.
Will Dhamaal 4 beat Total Dhamaal's numbers?
Total Dhamaal set the franchise benchmark with ₹155.67 crore net in India. Early trade estimates for Dhamaal 4's opening day are far more modest, so matching the full lifetime total would require sustained weekday and weekend holds.
Is Dhamaal 5 confirmed?
Not officially. A post-credits hint has fuelled speculation, but no formal announcement has been made by the makers.
Box office and advance booking figures sourced from Sacnilk, Business Standard, and Free Press Journal. Figures are live estimates and subject to final trade revision.
