Masti 4 is a follow-up to the previous films in the Masti franchise. It is an adult comedy movie unlike its other three installments. I love watching adult comedies sometimes, and since I already watched its previous installments, I decided to watch this one as well. Adult comedies often excel in their explicit focus on mature, controversial, or sensitive themes, which can sometimes feel very refreshing and provide relief from stress. The return of the original trio: Ritesh Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani, who have entertained a lot in the previous three editions and in the 4th one as well, is also worth watching. I always watch the first days first show, and luckily, this time as well, I got the opportunity to watch it on the first day.
The story revolves around three friends: Amar(Riteish Deshmukh), Meet(Vivek Oberoi), and Prem(Aftab Shivdasani), who are frustrated with the monotony of their married life. Seeking to add some excitement, they embark on a plan for some fun, which quickly spirals into a high-shaking, chaotic situation involving criminals and misunderstandings. The real twist in the movie comes when the trio becomes convinced that their wives are having extramarital affairs, which leads to the hilarious comedy of errors and a battle of wits as each one tries to outsmart the other, navigating lies and confusion. The movie maintains the core theme of adult comedy throughout, with occasional ups and downs.
As expected, like previous installments, the performances of Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Aftab Shivdasani effortlessly returned to their high-energy performance. They acted remarkably in the movie, which is truly entertaining. However, apart from these three lead characters, I was particularly impressed with the powerful acting performances of Tushar Kapoor, who transitioned between different character types and Arshad Warsi, whose light-hearted cameo role was also excellent. Other than that, the supportive cast, including Elnaaz Norouzi, Ruhi Singh, and Shreya Sharma, has also done a wonderful job towards supporting the lead actors as their wives, adding an interesting twist.
I loved the signature high-energy, fast-paced humour and bright visuals of this production. The background music is intentionally over-the-top to match the films tone, which is really good. However, songs like Rasiya Baalama and Pakad Pakad are outstanding, but not evergreen. The scenic views are great, but I didnt feel any change from the previous three editions. It is a bigger production scale than earlier installments, with much of the filming taking place across multiple locations in the UK.
Overall, the movie is a full-on comedy entertainer packed with humour, drama, and unexpected twists that aim to provide fun, which is really commendable. But dealing with the mature themes like extramarital affairs, the makers have clarified that the movie is a slapstick, no-logic comedy intended for entertainment purposes only, without any core value or moral message until the end. It is worth watching, especially for people who love this particular genre and have already seen the previous three Masti movies. But it may disappoint the new people as it has nothing extra other than toilet humor, especially in the second half.