Quick synopsis
Directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, Mastiii 4 follows three friends — Amar (Riteish Deshmukh), Prem (Aftab Shivdasani) and Meet (Vivek Oberoi) — who live in the UK and find themselves tempted by a bizarre idea called a “Love Visa.” After witnessing their friend Kamraj’s (Arshad Warsi) week-long licence for extra-marital fun, the trio try to negotiate a similar arrangement with their wives. What follows is a comedy-of-errors that tests marriages, egos and taste buds for humour.
Cast and crew
- Riteish Deshmukh as Amar
- Vivek Oberoi as Meet
- Aftab Shivdasani as Prem
- Elnaaz Norouzi, Ruhi Singh, Shreya Sharma as the leading ladies
- Arshad Warsi and Nargis Fakhri in key supporting roles
- Director: Milap Milan Zaveri
What works
- The film looks good on screen — Sanket Shah’s cinematography and the production design give it a glossy, modern feel.
- Pacing rarely lags; there’s almost always something happening, which keeps the energy up.
- Riteish Deshmukh tries to bring sincerity to his role and lands a few of the funnier beats.
- Some jokes and scenes will click with mass audiences and frontbench viewers.
- Genelia Deshmukh’s cameo is a pleasant, brief highlight.
Where it falters
The screenplay is the film’s biggest weakness. What should be a laugh-a-minute caper gets bogged down by predictable twists and recycled gags. Several one-liners feel lifted from earlier films, and a handful of crude jokes — including a distasteful pre-climax sequence — undercut the humour rather than elevate it.
Dialogues land in patches, and parts of the film have clearly been edited after censor intervention. Songs fail to stand out, and the VFX work is below the overall production quality.
Performances
- Riteish Deshmukh: Steady and likeable, he makes the most of his material.
- Vivek Oberoi & Aftab Shivdasani: Both go big — sometimes too big — but manage moments of comic timing.
- Elnaaz Norouzi, Ruhi Singh & Shreya Sharma: Decent, though their characters are not deeply written.
- Tusshar Kapoor and Shaad Randhawa add support, but stronger writing could have amplified their parts.
Technical notes
- Music: Songs are underwhelming and forgettable; the background score by Vishal Shelke is serviceable.
- Cinematography & design: Stylish visuals, rich sets and smart costumes help the film’s presentation.
- Editing: Keeps the film moving, though sharper writing would have helped the comic beats.
Final verdict
Mastiii 4 has a slick look and the occasional laugh, but it’s held back by thin, recycled writing and crude humour that won’t sit well with everyone. If you’re after mindless, frontbench comedy moments you might find a few scenes enjoyable, but as a whole the film struggles to justify itself and looks unlikely to be a strong box-office performer.
