Mastiii 4 Box Office Day 1: Shockingly Low rs 2.50 Cr Opening for Comedy Franchise

Mastiii 4 Box Office Day 1

By Krishna Arya | NetworkBharat.com

Mastiii 4 Box Office Day 1 : The fourth installment of the iconic adult-comedy franchise Masti, titled Mastiii 4, finally hit theatres — but its Day 1 performance has surprised trade analysts for all the wrong reasons. Despite carrying a recognizable brand and featuring the fan-favorite trio Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Aftab Shivdasani, the film opened to a modest ₹2.50 crore on its first day.

While the franchise enjoyed massive popularity in the 2000s, the theatrical landscape of 2025 seems far less forgiving. With changing audience tastes, stiff competition from action and family-centric films, and a noticeable decline in demand for adult comedies, Mastiii 4 faced an uphill battle right from the start.

⭐ Mastiii 4 Day 1 Box Office Collection: Rs2.50 Crore Opening Signals Slow Start for the Franchise

🎭 Why Did Mastiii 4 Open So Low?

1. OTT Has Eaten the Adult-Comedy Market

Over the last few years, OTT platforms have become home to bolder comedy formats. This shift has made theatre-goers more selective, especially when it comes to adult humour.

2. Weak Music & Limited Promotions

Unlike earlier Masti films that had chartbusters and viral promotions, Mastiii 4 lacked a breakout song or aggressive marketing campaign. The buzz simply wasn’t loud enough.

3. The Genre Itself Is Struggling

Adult-comedy as a genre has had no major hit in recent times. Family dramas, high-concept thrillers, and pan-India action spectacles are dominating footfalls.

4. Audience Fatigue With Old Franchises

Many 2000s-era comedy franchises are struggling today. Viewers want fresh storytelling rather than recycled plots and predictable humour.

📉 Box Office Outlook: Can Mastiii 4 Pick Up?

Trade experts believe that the film still has a chance to recover if the weekend shows strong occupancy growth. The film’s target audience—urban youth—may contribute to a slight push on Saturday and Sunday.

However, early word-of-mouth remains mixed, which could affect long-term performance.

🎬 Cast Still Shines, Chemistry Intact

One thing almost every viewer agrees on is the trio’s chemistry. Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Aftab Shivdasani effortlessly slip back into their roles, delivering the nostalgic camaraderie fans love.

But strong performances alone may not be enough to counter the slow opening.