The Masti franchise was once celebrated for its cheeky humour and easy chemistry between its leads. Nearly a decade after the flop of Great Grand Masti, director Milap Milan Zaveri attempts a grand revival with Mastiii 4. Backed by Zee Studios and boasting a glittery ensemble, the film promises high-energy adult comedy but struggles to find its footing. While the original trio—Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani—return with their camaraderie intact, the end product feels more like an overextended sketch than a feature worth the theatrical ticket.
Story
Set in the UK, the film revolves around three friends—Amar (Riteish Deshmukh), Prem (Aftab Shivdasani), and Meet (Vivek Oberoi)—each stuck in an unfulfilling marriage. Amar works in a zoo with a quirky role of aiding animal mating, Prem is a doctor, and Meet is in the auto industry. Their wives—Bindiya (Elnaaz Norouzi), Geeta (Ruhi Singh), and Aanchal (Shreya Sharma)—aren’t exactly sources of joy in their lives.
When they attend the 10th anniversary of friends Kamraj (Arshad Warsi) and Menaka (Nargis Fakhri), they suspect Kamraj of infidelity after catching him in the company of ten women. Shockingly, Menaka isn’t concerned—Kamraj reveals he’s been granted a “Love Visa” by his wife, a week-long license for extramarital flings. Intrigued, Amar, Prem, and Meet try their luck with the same idea, leading to predictable chaos and juvenile humour.
Performances
Riteish Deshmukh delivers a sincere effort, though his material lets him down. Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani lean into exaggerated expressions, with varying success. Arshad Warsi is reliably watchable, while Tusshar Kapoor’s eccentric “Don Pablo Putinwa” remains underdeveloped. The female cast does what they can with limited scope—Elnaaz Norouzi, Ruhi Singh, and Shreya Sharma are adequate, while Nargis Fakhri adds glamour. Genelia Deshmukh’s cameo offers a brief spark of charm.
Behind the Scenes
Visually, the film benefits from Sanket Shah’s fresh cinematography and polished production design. Stylish costumes and slick editing keep the pace lively, even if the writing doesn’t. Unfortunately, the humour often misses its mark—many gags feel recycled, crude, or outright lifted from other films. A particularly distasteful pre-climax toilet joke raises eyebrows about creative choices and censorship leniency. The music, including tracks like “Pakad Pakad” and “One In Crore,” fails to enhance the narrative, while the background score works adequately.
Final Verdict
Mastiii 4 has fleeting moments where the old spark of the franchise flickers, thanks largely to the chemistry between its leads. However, these instances are rare, buried under a barrage of tired tropes, regressive setups, and humour that confuses embarrassment with entertainment. Rather than breathing new life into the brand, the film feels like an uninspired retread.
If the Masti series is to have any future, it needs time to reinvent itself—audiences in 2025 deserve smarter, fresher comedy than what Mastiii 4 delivers.
