Dhamaal 4 Box Office: Film edges Welcome To The Jungle; emerges as 3rd highest opening weekend grosser of 2026

Dhamaal 4 has made another big achievement by becoming the third highest-grossing film of the opening weekend in 2026.After making Rs.64.35 crores in the first three days, the comedy movie has beaten Welcome To The Jungle, which made Rs.63.47 crores, and now holds the No.3 position among the biggest opening weekends of the year.

The latest movie in the Dhamaal series continues to do well, drawing people to the theaters with its mix of funny moments, group acting, and family-friendly fun.

Although the gap between Dhamaal 4 and Welcome To The Jungle is only a little over Rs.1.53 crores, it's enough for Dhamaal 4 to be in the top three in a very competitive year for box office numbers.

Only two films have done better than Dhamaal 4 in 2026.

At the top is Dhurandhar The Revenge, which made a huge Rs.443 crores on its opening weekend and is far ahead of others.The film starring Ranveer Singh has set a high standard that no other movie has reached this year.In second place is Border 2, which opened with Rs.129.89 crores, showing how big-budget films are dominating the box office.

Behind Dhamaal 4 is Welcome To The Jungle with Rs.

63.47 crores, followed by Bhooth Bangla, which made Rs.54.50 crores on its opening weekend.Cocktail 2 comes in last with Rs.46.76 crores, proving that audiences are still supporting different types of movies.

Dhamaal 4's success is especially important because it beat another major comedy, Welcome To The Jungle, and became the top comedy film among the top opening weekends of the year.

The film also shows that the Dhamaal franchise is still popular, even after several movies, and continues to attract families.

Now that Dhamaal 4 is in the top three opening weekends of 2026, the attention is shifting to its performance on weekdays.

If it can keep its good momentum in the coming days, it has a good chance of becoming one of the biggest hits of the year and adding another success to Bollywood's successful comedy franchise.

Top 5 Highest Opening Weekend Grossers of 2026:  

Dhurandhar The Revenge - Rs.

443 cr  

Border 2 - Rs.

129.89 cr  

Dhamaal 4 - Rs.

64.35 cr  

Welcome To The Jungle - Rs.

63.47 cr  

Bhooth Bangla - Rs.

54.50 cr  

Cocktail 2 - Rs.

46.76 cr

Trade believes that Alpha will collect Rs. 55-60 cr in its lifetime; explains what went wrong, “The basic premise that the Indian Army is bereft of intelligence is something that the smarter audiences have not been able to digest

Alpha had a decent weekend, but due to some negative reports, it dropped more than usual during the weekdays.We talked to trade experts to figure out how much the film might earn in total.So far, it has made Rs.41 crores, and it's still unclear if it can reach the Rs.60 crore mark.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh said, "The reports are mixed.

How it does from Monday to Thursday will be important.It doesn't have an open run like Dhamaal 4, which is coming on Friday.Dhamaal 4 is part of a big franchise and its trailer got a lot of praise.This will probably take away some of Alpha's business in big cities and smaller towns, as well as Welcome To The Jungle."

Atul Mohan agreed, "A basic calculation suggests that if a film makes around Rs.

30 crores over the weekend, it should reach about Rs.60 crores in total.However, Dhamaal 4 came out this Friday and took over screens.Also, some screens are being given to Welcome To The Jungle since it's still doing well.So, it should cross Rs.50-55 crores in total."

Vishek Chauhan, who owns a cinema in Purnia, Bihar, predicted, "I hope it makes Rs.

60 crores.In my view, it's a disappointment." Girish Johar noted, "Considering its cost and the delays, the film might end up doing badly at the box office."

Atul Mohan added, "The film isn't as bad as people think.

It picked up on Saturday and Sunday.In Kolkata, it was 25% higher on Saturday and 20% more on Sunday."

When asked what went wrong, Girish Johar said, "The idea that the Indian Army lacks intelligence isn't something smart audiences are buying.

This isn't a mindless film like Welcome To The Jungle or Dhamaal 4.It's a smart, intelligent film.You can't serve half-baked stories."

Taran Adarsh said, "In the second half, the writing was going nowhere.

It was all over.I didn't like Bobby Deol's character."

He also said, "I felt Alia Bhatt didn't fit the role.

I agree she has superhuman abilities, but it had to look convincing that she was fighting so many people."

Vishek Chauhan explained, "YRF Spy Universe is a big franchise, but there are too many similar films now.

There's no real new ideas and a lot of similar content on TV.That makes the excitement drop.Once that happens, the opening is low, which affects the total.A commercial film depends on the opening weekend.If Alpha had made Rs.75 crores over the weekend, things would have been different.But it ended up making Rs.30 crores.Dhamaal 4 came out this Friday, and it's followed by The Odyssey.This will affect Alpha's earnings in the coming weeks."

Taran Adarsh concluded, "I have to give YRF credit for putting so much money and effort into every film.

They give their best to every project.They don't cut corners.Even in the case of Alpha, the making was really good.The action sequences were big and expensive.There was no compromise, and the production house deserves credit.However, the writing was lacking.That's where the film fell apart."

With Alpha, Aditya Chopra proved that audiences are ready for female-led action spectacles

In an industry where people usually think that big action movies need a male superstar in the lead, Aditya Chopra tried something new with his movie Alpha.He put two women at the center of a big, exciting action film, which is something that's not common in mainstream action movies.

Alpha showed that audiences are open to seeing action films led by women.

The movie made a lot of money in India, collecting Rs.9.12 crore nett, which was the biggest opening ever for a film led by women in Indian cinema.This wasn't just a number—it showed that people were willing to watch a big, high-concept action movie that was led by women.

For a long time, movies led by women have mostly been small-budget or focused on specific, emotional stories.

Alpha broke that pattern by putting women in the spotlight of a big, action-packed film that's usually reserved for male stars.

The movie also kept getting more attention over the weekend.

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's popularity, the excitement around action movies, and a strong marketing plan helped bring people to the theaters even though the film faced a lot of negative comments online.

What’s even more important is that Alpha showed that audiences aren’t naturally against women leading big action films.

They were curious, the opening was good, and the idea had real commercial potential.

That's why Alpha deserves recognition as a bold move by Aditya Chopra to change mainstream Hindi cinema.

He's known for taking risks and going against the usual trends.Even though the movie didn't keep up its pace at the box office, the idea of making a big action film led by women is something that should be praised.

Disruption doesn’t always mean making a lot of money right away.

Sometimes it means challenging the usual way things are done and proving that a new idea has a place in the mainstream.In that sense, Alpha opened up new possibilities for what a Hindi action movie can be.Instead of just being side characters or love interests, the women were the main heroes of the story.

At the same time, the film's box office result shouldn’t be taken as proof that audiences don't like female-led action films.

It shows a truth that applies to every movie: the story and how well it's told are what really matter.

If Alpha had been written better, with a more engaging story and stronger emotional depth, its strong opening might have turned into a successful run.

The concept attracted people, but the movie wasn't able to keep them interested after the initial excitement faded.

In many ways, though, Alpha has already done something important.

It showed movie makers, studios, and theaters that people are ready to watch action films led by women.The barrier to acceptance is much lower than many in the industry might have thought.The next step is to build on this idea with even better storytelling, bigger stars, and more exciting action.If filmmakers can do that, India’s first big female-led action blockbuster might not be far away.

Alpha proved that audiences are ready.

The next film just needs to give them a story they can't stop talking about.

Dhamaal 4 Box Office: Scores an EXCELLENT weekend, all set for DOUBLE DIGIT Monday

Almost four months after *Dhurandhar The Revenge*, Bollywood has had its biggest weekend at the box office.People didn't really expect a huge amount for the comedy franchise before it came out, and that was just underestimating the power of this hit series.*Dhamaal* was a good earner, *Double Dhamaal* was a hit, *Total Dhamaal* was even bigger and had a lot of famous stars, including Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit.Now, with Ajay Devgn regularly joining the team in the third and fourth movies, the numbers have become the best so far.

The film made around Rs.64.35 crores in its opening weekend, which is a great number even if we think about before the pandemic.It started well, then the numbers grew a lot on Saturday, and then it peaked on Sunday with Rs.28.15 crores, which is the highest single day total for any film in 2026 after *Dhurandhar The Revenge* and *Border 2*.It's going really well in the mass markets, and when single screens get involved in something this big, anything can happen.

It's no surprise that the film is now ready to make another double-digit number today, and it will likely rise even more tomorrow due to the Blockbuster Tuesday offer.

The Rs.100 crore mark is expected this week, and there's potential for it to cross Rs.150 crore in its lifetime.The multi-star film has already confirmed its hit status, and now the question is just how big it will become in its final run.

Arshad Warsi earns nearly Rs. 4 crores profit as he sells Mumbai commercial property for Rs. 6.25 crores: Report

 Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi has made a big profit from selling a commercial property in Mumbai's popular Lokhandwala Complex.According to documents from a real estate data company called Liases Foras, the actor sold the unit for Rs.6.25 crores.This means he made an estimated profit of almost Rs.4 crores compared to the price he originally paid for the property.

The property is located in the Lokhandwala area of Andheri West and has a carpet area of 63.87 square metres, which is about 684 square feet.

It was bought by Umang Rajkumar Budhraja for Rs.6.25 crores.The sale was officially recorded with the Maharashtra Inspector General of Registration on July 1, 2026.

The documents also show that the buyer paid Rs.37.50 lakhs in stamp duty to complete the purchase.Based on the transaction value and the size of the property, the price per square foot comes out to roughly Rs.91,400.This highlights how expensive commercial real estate is in one of Mumbai's top business and residential areas.

According to the firm's documents, Arshad Warsi originally bought the same shop in February 2012 for just over Rs.2.12 crores.At that time, he paid more than Rs.10 lakhs in stamp duty and Rs.30,000 for registration. With the recent sale, the value of the property has gone up a lot in the past 14 years, giving Arshad a big return on his investment.

In recent months, Mumbai's commercial real estate market has seen many high-value deals involving celebrities. Areas like Andheri West continue to attract a lot of attention from investors and business owners.

On his professional side, Arshad Warsi has some exciting projects coming up.He was recently seen in the comedy films Welcome To The Jungle and Dhamaal 4, where he once again proved why his work in the comedy genre has been so successful over the years.

Maatrubhumi may shift to 2027; Salman Khan expected to have 2 releases next year

 If everything had worked out, Salman Khan's much-anticipated movie, Maatrubhumi, would have been in theaters by now.The film was originally called Battle Of Galwan but was later renamed to Maatrubhumi earlier this year.It's based on the 2020 conflict between India and China.Since the relationship between the two countries has improved recently, the Ministry of Defence had some concerns about the film's content and how China is portrayed, which caused the delay.A trade source told Bollywood Hungama that while the makers are trying hard to release Maatrubhumi this year, there's a chance it might be delayed until 2027.

The source said, "The problems are not yet solved.

Even if they are resolved quickly, it might be hard to get a good release date, as most big dates are already taken.In our industry, it's common for actors and filmmakers to take over a date that's already booked by another film.But Salman Khan is different. He is fair and doesn't want to clash with another film unnecessarily. Even if he decides to clash, he will talk to the other party first."

An insider suggested that the Dussehra period might be a good time for Maatrubhumi to come out.

They said, "Dussehra is on Tuesday, October 20, this year.The day before Dussehra is usually a big holiday, and collections go up.So Maatrubhumi could benefit from a long weekend. Ramayana is expected to be moved to October 30.After that, there are no major releases until late November, which could also help Maatrubhumi."

So far, Rajkummar Rao's Raftaar is planned for October 16.

Emraan Hashmi and Genelia Deshmukh's Gunmaaster G9 is also expected on the same day, though the producers haven't officially announced it yet.

The source added, "If the problems aren't resolved soon, Maatrubhumi might be delayed until next year.

That would mean Salman Khan could have two movies in 2027.He's currently shooting an untitled film with Nayanthara, which is also expected to come out next year."

Box Office Estimate: Dhamaal 4 takes a good opening; Ajay Devgn starrer headed to collect Rs 14.5 crores on Day 1

Ajay Devgn's comedy series, Dhamaal 4, has started well at the box office in India.Early reports suggest that the movie, directed by Indra Kumar, is expected to earn between Rs.12.50 crore and Rs.13.50 crore on its first day, which is higher than what the early ticket bookings indicated.

The film has made around Rs.6.50 crore from national multiplex chains, which make up half of the total earnings.The performance looks positive for the comedy genre, and the movie is expected to see a good increase in earnings over the weekend.Dhamaal 4 is aiming to reach Rs.50 crore in the first three days of its opening weekend, and the real test will be on Monday.

With Bhooth Bangla, Welcome To The Jungle, and now Dhamaal 4, comedies are making a comeback.

The old-school charm of the genre is drawing audiences back to the theaters.Two senior actors, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar, are leading the revival of these classic comedy styles even today.

Dhamaal 4 has a good start for the next month, and if it holds up well on Monday, it should become a successful film.

The ticket sales for Saturday and Sunday are strong, which is always a good sign for a comedy movie.