Ajay Devgn-starrer Dhamaal 4, the latest installment in the popular comedy franchise directed by Indra Kumar, hit theatres on July 10, 2026. Reuniting the iconic gang Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi, and others — the film promises a wild treasure hunt adventure filled with slapstick humour, pirates, ghosts, and over-the-top chaos. While some viewers are lapping up the nostalgia and laughs, social media (especially X) is divided, with a significant section slamming the film as “cringe” and its AI-generated visuals as “cheap” and lazy.
Early reactions highlight the franchise’s signature madness. Many praised the cast’s comic timing, particularly Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Mishra, and Jaaved Jaaferi, calling the first half a “laugh riot” and a perfect stressbuster for families. Taran Adarsh gave it 3.5 stars, noting strong LOL moments and an emotional climax, advising audiences to leave logic behind. Fans nostalgic about the original Dhamaal appreciated the return of the core team and the adventurous island setting.
However, the backlash has been loud. Numerous users criticized the humour as outdated and repetitive, labelling the film total cringe and a waste of money. The biggest target? The film’s heavy reliance on AI for backstory montages, animal sequences, and visual effects. Netizens mocked the “cheap quality AI” that looked unpolished and jarring, with comments like Makers are too lazy using Cheap quality Ai to Show Back story montage. Some even compared it unfavourably to social media creators’ work.
The mixed verdict reflects broader Bollywood trends: audiences crave escapist entertainment but demand better technical execution in 2026. While Dhamaal 4 delivers chaotic fun for undemanding viewers, its shortcomings in writing and VFX have dented its appeal among critics of the franchise’s formula. As one user put it, it’s kids-friendly but fails to match the legacy of earlier entries.
Will word-of-mouth help it overcome the initial divide? Only time and box office numbers will tell. For now, Dhamaal 4 remains a polarising entertainer: hilarious for some, hilariously bad for others.
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