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Mastiii 4

In a Bollywood landscape increasingly dominated by high-stakes remakes and sequels, Mastiii 4 emerges as a stark reminder of what happens when creativity takes a backseat to cash grabs.

Directed by Milap Zaveri, this fourth entry in the long-running Masti series reunites Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani in a tale of marital mischief that feels as outdated as a flip phone.

What was once a fresh take on adult comedy in 2004 has devolved into a predictable, unfunny mess, leaving audiences wondering if it is time to pull the plug on this exhausted franchise.

Plot Summary: Recycled Shenanigans Fall Flat

The storyline of Mastiii 4 treads familiar ground, with the trio of protagonists, Amar (Deshmukh), Prem (Oberoi), and Meet (Shivdasani), once again plotting elaborate schemes to escape the drudgery of married life.

This time, their misadventures involve a tropical vacation gone wrong, complete with mistaken identities, hotel hijinks, and inevitable run-ins with their suspicious wives.

While the original Masti (2004) charmed with its cheeky exploration of infidelity, and sequels like Grand Masti (2013) and Great Grand Masti (2016) excited the raunch, this installment offers nothing new.

Subplots involving social media mishaps and modern dating apps feel tacked on, failing to inject fresh energy into the overused formula.

At its core, the film is a two-hour loop of slapstick chases and awkward encounters, culminating in a rushed moral lesson about appreciating one’s spouse, a message that’s as sincere as a politician’s promise.

Cast And Performances: Phoned-In Efforts From Veterans

The lead actors, who have been with the franchise since its inception, deliver performances that scream contractual obligation rather than passion.

Riteish Deshmukh, known for his comedic timing in films like Housefull, resorts to over-the-top facial expressions and physical comedy that elicit more eye-rolls than laughs.

Vivek Oberoi, whose career has seen highs in dramatic roles, appears disengaged, mumbling lines with minimal enthusiasm.

Aftab Shivdasani fares slightly better but still struggles to elevate his confused character beyond caricature.

Supporting roles do not fare much better.

Raashii Khanna, as one of the love interests, is underutilized in a role that reduces her to eye candy, while veterans like Urvashi Rautela make cameo appearances that add little value.

The film’s attempt to introduce younger talent feels forced, highlighting the generational gap between the aging leads and contemporary audience tastes.

Humor And Script: Outdated Jokes In A Progressive Era

At the heart of Mastiii 4‘s failure is its reliance on humor that’s not just stale but borderline offensive.

Double entendres about bodily functions and infidelity dominate the script, penned by Zaveri himself, evoking the crass comedy of early 2000s Bollywood.

In 2025, when audiences crave inclusive, witty satire, think the success of series like Panchayat or Mirzapur, this film’s transphobic drag sequences and objectification of women feel regressive and out of touch.

Dialogue highlights the issue: lines like “Marriage is like a prison, but with better food, until you cheat!” land with a thud, relying on shock value over clever wordplay.

The script’s pacing is uneven, with long stretches of filler between “comedic” set pieces, making the runtime feel interminable.

Technical Aspects: Visual And Auditory Assault

Visually, Mastiii 4 is a garish spectacle.

Cinematography by Santosh Thundiyil features shaky handheld shots during action sequences and overly saturated colors that strain the eyes.

Editing jumps erratically, failing to build tension or timing for punchlines.

The soundtrack, composed by Sanjeev-Darshan, includes item numbers that interrupt the flow rather than enhance it, with lyrics that reinforce the film’s juvenile tone.

Production values are middling at best, with sets that look cheap despite the film’s reported budget of ₹50 crore.

In an industry where visual effects and high production standards are the norm, this movie lags, resembling a low-budget web series more than a theatrical release.

Box Office And Reception: Early Signs Of Underperformance

Released amid high expectations from loyal fans, Mastiii 4 has struggled at the box office.

Opening day collections hovered around ₹5 crore, a sharp decline from its predecessors.

Trade analysts attribute this to poor word-of-mouth and competition from streaming platforms offering fresher content.

Critics have been unanimous in their disdain, with reviews labeling it “a relic of Bollywood’s past” and “unwatchable.”

Social media buzz is equally negative, with hashtags like #MastiiiFlop trending.

Producers Ashok Thakeria and Indra Kumar, who helmed the earlier films, may need to reconsider their strategy, as audience fatigue with repetitive franchises becomes evident.

Conclusion: Time For Bollywood To Move On

Mastiii 4 is not just a bad movie; it is a symptom of Bollywood’s broader issue with over-relying on sequels without innovation.

In a post-pandemic era where viewers demand quality over quantity, films like this risk alienating audiences further.

For fans of the series, it might offer nostalgic chuckles, but for everyone else, it is a painful reminder to skip the theater and stream something better.

Rating: 1/5 stars.

Bollywood, please: let sleeping franchises lie.