RJ Ashish Sharma has moved Delhi High Court against Mastiii 4 makers, alleging they copied his viral Instagram skit "Shaq Karne Ka Nateeja" which garnered 11 million views. The court has issued notice to producers ahead of the film’s January 16 OTT release. Next hearing is on January 13, 2026.
Mastiii 4 has officially become one of the biggest disasters of 2025, collecting just Rs 10.95 crore net in its first week. The Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi starrer adult comedy has failed to recover even its print and advertising costs, marking a disastrous end for the franchise.
Bringing back the trio of Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi, the fourth instalment of the Mastiii franchise disappointed fans over its opening weekend.
Mastiii 4 will wrap weekend under 7.50 crore and then heavy fall on Monday is inevitable. Just p & a cost of the film exceeds 9-10 crore and film will fail to recover even that number from cinemas.
Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi starrer opened to disappointing box office numbers. The adult comedy struggled to attract audiences despite the franchise’s previous successes.
The release of Mastiii 4 has turned into a nightmare for the makers. Reports are flooding in from across Mumbai that shows of the Riteish Deshmukh and Vivek Oberoi starrer are being cancelled due to zero audience. Angry viewers are calling it the “torture of 2025,” with one fan even labeling it Milap Zaveri’s worst film ever.
There are franchises that age like fine wine, and then there is the Masti series, which now feels like the leftover soda at the bottom of a plastic cup after the party is over.
Friday is looking extremely dull for Bollywood as both Mastiii 4 and 120 Bahadur are struggling with advance bookings. With barely 10,000 tickets sold in national chains, both films are heading for a disastrous opening day of around Rs 2 to 3 crores each at the box office.
The Central Board of Film Certification has granted an Adult certificate to Mastiii 4 starring Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani. The CBFC asked for modifications including removal of a 9 second animal scene and changes to three dialogues, cutting 39 seconds from the film.
This week brings three new releases to theatres, but the box office outlook appears challenging. While 120 Bahadur starring Farhan Akhtar may find some hope through word of mouth publicity, both Mastiii 4 and Gustaakh Ishq are expected to struggle with their opening day numbers.
