This week is shaping up to be a quiet one at the box office. Three new releases are arriving in theatres on November 21, but bookings suggest that none of them are creating much excitement among audiences. While one film may benefit from positive word of mouth, the other two appear headed for disappointing opening day collections.
The advances for this week’s releases, Mastiii 4 and 120 Bahadur, have started today. Meanwhile, 120 Bahadur already had some preview shows from yesterday. These early screenings might help the film build some buzz through word-of-mouth publicity. However, the overall scenario for the weekend looks far from promising.
120 Bahadur May Depend On Word Of Mouth
120 Bahadur is a war drama starring Farhan Akhtar in the lead role. The film tells the true story of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati and his 120 brave soldiers during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Directed by Razneesh Ghai, the film also features Raashii Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan as the narrator.
The movie has been made on a reported budget of around 100 crores. Despite the big scale and patriotic theme, bookings have been underwhelming. The film is predicted to open at around 2 crores on its first day. While this is better than the other two releases, it is still far below what a film of this budget needs to succeed.
The only hope for 120 Bahadur is strong word of mouth. If the preview generates positive reactions and audiences connect with the story, the film could see growth over the weekend. War films with patriotic themes have performed well in the past when the content is strong. Everything now depends on how viewers respond to the film.
Mastiii 4 And Gustaakh Ishq Set For Washout Opening
The situation looks even more difficult for the other two releases. Mastiii 4 is the fourth installment in the popular adult comedy franchise. The film reunites the original trio of Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani. Directed by Milap Zaveri, the film is banking on nostalgia and the franchise’s past success.
However, audience interest appears very low. The trailer received mixed to negative reactions on social media, with many calling it outdated and unfunny. The film is predicted to open at just 1 crore on day one. This is a far cry from the franchise’s biggest hit, Grand Masti, which had collected over 100 crores.
Gustaakh Ishq is facing an even tougher battle. The romantic drama stars Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh in lead roles. Produced by fashion designer Manish Malhotra in his debut production venture, the film has struggled to create any buzz. It is predicted to collect only 25 lakhs on its opening day, making it the weakest of the three releases.
Recent reports suggest that Gustaakh Ishq may be postponed to November 28 to avoid the clash. However, even a solo release may not help the film much, given the complete lack of excitement.
About 120 Bahadur
120 Bahadur is an upcoming war drama directed by Razneesh Ghai. The film stars Farhan Akhtar, Raashii Khanna, and features Amitabh Bachchan as narrator. Based on the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Indo-China war, the film was released on November 21, 2025.
(Also read: 120 Bahadur Countdown Begins: Farhan Akhtar Starrer War Drama Based On Battle Of Rezang La Releases In 3 Days On November 21 )
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