Mastiii 4 Release: A Box Office Look

New Delhi, November 21, 2025: With the theatrical release of the fourth installment, ‘Mastiii 4’, the infamous trio of Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Aftab Shivdasani is once again back to unleash their signature brand of adult comedy. The franchise, which began two decades ago, has carved out a distinct and often controversial niche in Bollywood, leading to a box office journey that has seen surprising highs, record-breaking success, and a disappointing low.

As the latest chapter hits the screens, here is an in-depth look at the commercial trajectory of the ‘Masti’ film series, from its debut in 2004 to the grand hopes placed on its newest release.

1. Masti (2004): The Unexpected Hit

The journey began in 2004 with ‘Masti’. Directed by Indra Kumar, the film introduced the core concept: three married men—Amar, Meet, and Prem—seeking an extramarital fling to spice up their mundane lives, only to find themselves embroiled in a murder mystery.

• Box Office Verdict: Hit
• Indian Net Lifetime Collection: Approximately ₹20.28 crores (against a modest budget of around ₹12 crores).

‘Masti’ became an unexpected success, establishing the market for the adult comedy genre in the mainstream Hindi film space. While critically polarizing due to its theme, the public flocked to the theatres, cementing the on-screen chemistry of the lead trio as a bankable draw.

2. Grand Masti (2013): The Record-Breaking Phenomenon

After a gap of nearly nine years, the trio reunited for the sequel, ‘Grand Masti’ (also referred to as Masti 2). The sequel was noted for significantly escalating the raunchiness and adult humour, pushing the boundaries of the genre further than before.

• Box Office Verdict: Super Hit
• Indian Net Lifetime Collection: A staggering ₹102.5 crores.

This installment proved to be a commercial blockbuster, becoming the highest-grossing A-rated (Adults Only) Bollywood film at the time and the first to cross the ₹100-crore mark in this category. The film’s massive success demonstrated an undeniable hunger among a section of the audience for high-octane, over-the-top adult comedy, effectively making the ‘Masti’ brand a box office juggernaut.

3. Great Grand Masti (2016): The Sudden Drop

The third installment, ‘Great Grand Masti’ (2016), however, failed to maintain the monumental success of its predecessor. The film’s commercial performance was severely hampered due to a pirated copy being leaked online weeks before its theatrical release, a factor that profoundly impacted its opening and overall run.

The sharp decline in collections showed how vulnerable even an established franchise can be to external factors like piracy and potentially, a genre that was beginning to see audience fatigue. The film’s poor performance was a significant stumble for the series.

Film Title	Year of Release	Indian Net Lifetime Collection (Approx.)	Box Office Verdict
Masti	2004	₹20.28 Crores	Hit
Grand Masti	2013	₹102.5 Crores	Super Hit
Great Grand Masti	2016	₹16 Crores	Flop

4. Mastiii 4 (2025): The Revival Bid

Nine years after the franchise’s last outing, ‘Mastiii 4’ arrives with the challenge of reviving the brand. This time, the directorial baton is passed to Milap Zaveri, who promises a larger production scale and a new level of “pure, unexpected madness,” with a cast that includes Tusshar Kapoor, Ruhii Singh, and Shaad Randhawa joining the returning core trio.

• Opening Outlook: Early trade predictions for the Day 1 collection have been modest, suggesting an opening in the range of ₹2-3 crores, possibly due to a box office clash with other releases and underwhelming advance bookings.

The film is heavily relying on the established brand value and the nostalgia factor associated with the lead trio. Its ultimate success will hinge on positive word-of-mouth to drive weekend collections and sustain a longer run, especially in single-screen and mass centres that have traditionally supported this genre.

The release of Mastiii 4 is a crucial moment for the franchise, serving as a litmus test for the continued viability and demand for adult-oriented comedies in a rapidly evolving Bollywood landscape. The question remains: can the three friends, Amar, Meet, and Prem, recapture their ‘Grand Masti’ magic and rewrite the box office narrative, or will they repeat the stumble of the last installment?