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Bollywood comedy franchises have become some of the most reliable assets for producers over the last two decades. While action films often grab headlines for their massive openings, comedy series like Housefull, Golmaal, and Dhamaal have built a loyal fanbase that ensures longevity at the ticket windows. As Dhamaal 4 makes its theatrical debut today, July 10, 2026, the stakes are higher than ever for this slapstick series to climb the all-time rankings. The success ratio of these franchises is remarkably high. Looking at the records, the Housefull series has seen four out of its five films being tagged as Hits or Superhits. Similarly, the Golmaal franchise has a flawless record, with Golmaal 3 becoming a historic milestone in 2010 as the first-ever Bollywood comedy franchise film to enter the ₹100 crore club. This consistency is what separates these brands from standalone comedy hits; they have the unique ability to bring family audiences back to the silver screen regardless of critics' reviews. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest Grossing Comedy Franchises in Bollywood - Worldwide Box OfficeRANKFRANCHISEFILMSWORLDWIDE COLLECTION1Housefull5₹ 1,077.77 Cr2Golmaal4₹ 599.66 Cr3Welcome*3₹ 468.26 Cr4Dhamaal (Pre-Part 4)3₹ 354.48 Cr5Fukrey3₹ 290.75 Cr *Welcome includes the current worldwide box office collection of Welcome to the Jungle, which is still running in its third week of release. The Housefull franchise currently stands at the top of the mountain. It remains the only comedy series in Indian cinema to cross the ₹1,000 crore milestone worldwide. While Housefull 2 marked the entry into the elite tier in 2012, it was Housefull 4 in 2019 that completely redefined the scale by raking in nearly ₹300 crore globally. More recently, Housefull 5 set a record-breaking pace in 2025 by entering the ₹100 crore net club in just 4 days, eventually finishing with a domestic net of ₹183.38 crore. Housefull Franchise: Housefull | Worldwide: ₹119.00 Cr Housefull 2 | Worldwide: ₹188.40 Cr Housefull 3 | Worldwide: ₹185.70 Cr Housefull 4 | Worldwide: ₹296.00 Cr Housefull 5 | Worldwide: ₹288.67 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Following closely is the Golmaal franchise. While it has one fewer film than Housefull, its peak performance has been massive. Golmaal Again in 2017 shattered expectations by grossing ₹205 crore net in India alone. It established 13 independent box office records at the time and proved that Ajay Devgn could dominate holiday slots usually reserved for the Khans. With Golmaal 5 already in development, the battle for the top spot is far from over. Golmaal Franchise: Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | Worldwide: ₹46.70 Cr Golmaal Returns | Worldwide: ₹82.04 Cr Golmaal 3 | Worldwide: ₹162.30 Cr Golmaal Again | Worldwide: ₹308.62 Cr The Welcome franchise has been a consistent box office heavyweight since 2007, when the original film finished as the second-highest grosser of the year, just behind Om Shanti Om. Beyond turning Majnu Bhai and Uday Shetty into pop-culture icons, the series has shown remarkable financial legs across decades. With the ongoing run of Welcome to the Jungle, the franchise's cumulative worldwide total has climbed to ₹468.26 crore, setting a high bar for Dhamaal 4 as it attempts to break into the top three comedy brands. Welcome Franchise: Welcome | Worldwide: ₹119.50 Cr Welcome Back | Worldwide: ₹168.70 Cr Welcome To The Jungle | Worldwide: ₹180.06 Cr Even franchises like Fukrey have demonstrated that comedy often succeeds through steady momentum rather than just initial hype. The Fukrey films hold a unique box office milestone because of how the journey began. While the first Fukrey in 2013 opened to a tiny and negligible day-one number, it eventually achieved an incredible sleeper hit status purely through positive word-of-mouth. This shows that in the comedy genre, audience appreciation can often override a slow start at the ticket windows, a trend Dhamaal 4 will be looking to capitalize on as it moves through its first weekend. Fukrey Franchise: Fukrey | Worldwide: ₹50.70 Cr Fukrey Returns | Worldwide: ₹112.30 Cr Fukrey 3 | Worldwide: ₹127.75 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Dhamaal franchise, however, is the one in focus today. Before the release of the fourth installment, the series stood at a combined ₹354.48 crore. Total Dhamaal in 2019 was the turning point, achieving blockbuster status in mass territories like Gujarat and settling at a colossal ₹155.67 crore net in India. For Dhamaal 4 to push the franchise into the third spot, it needs to overtake the Welcome series, which currently sits at ₹468.26 crore. This means Dhamaal 4 needs a lifetime worldwide gross of roughly ₹114 crore—a figure that looks very achievable given the initial trends. Dhamaal Franchise: Dhamaal | Worldwide: ₹51.30 Cr Double Dhamaal | Worldwide: ₹71.00 Cr Total Dhamaal | Worldwide: ₹232.18 Cr Based on the final advance booking data, Dhamaal 4 has sold approximately 92.81K tickets on BookMyShow, trending ahead of films like OMG 2 and Jolly LLB 3. The total Day 1 advance gross stands at ₹2.57 crore without block seats and ₹5.79 crore with them. Historically, these mass-market comedies see a huge surge in spot bookings for evening shows. National chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis have contributed 1.65 crore to the gross, showing that the urban audience is turning up. If the film follows the growth pattern of its predecessor, we are looking at an opening day India net in the range of ₹9 to ₹11 crore. While this is lower than the ₹16 crore opening of Total Dhamaal, a steady weekend could easily propel the film toward a healthy lifetime total. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The real test for the film will be its performance in mass circuits like Maharashtra and Gujarat, which have historically been the backbone for the Dhamaal and Golmaal films. Maharashtra is already leading the charts today with a gross of nearly 60 lakh in advance sales. If the film manages to sustain its momentum through the weekend, it will comfortably cement the Dhamaal series as one of the most bankable comedy brands in the country.

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Get ready for another dose of madness and mayhem as the much-loved comedy franchise, Dhamaal, is officially returning with its fourth installment. The makers have locked in a festive release, with the film slated to hit theatres on June 12, 2026. Directed by the veteran of comedy, Indra Kumar, the film brings back the core cast that has become synonymous with the franchise's chaotic charm, along with some exciting new additions. The upcoming film will see the reunion of Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Mishra, and Jaaved Jaaferi, a group celebrated for their impeccable comic timing. Joining this powerhouse ensemble are Esha Gupta, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand, Upendra Limaye, Vijay Patkar, and Ravi Kishan, promising a fresh wave of energy and humor to the beloved series. The announcement has already created a significant buzz, with fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this laughter-filled saga. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   The Dhamaal franchise has a proven track record of success at the box office, growing its audience with each installment. The journey began in 2007 with Dhamaal, a sleeper hit that earned approximately ₹51.3 crores worldwide and was lauded for its unique no-heroine, non-stop comedy format.The sequel, Double Dhamaal (2011), upped the ante and the collections, raking in around ₹71 crores globally.However, it was the third film, Total Dhamaal (2019), that catapulted the franchise into a different league. With the addition of Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit to the cast, the film was a massive commercial success, garnering an impressive worldwide collection of about ₹232.18 crores and being declared a super hit. Given the consistent box office growth and the enduring popularity of its characters, the expectations for Dhamaal 4 are sky-high. With Indra Kumar back in the director's chair and a blend of familiar and new faces, the film is poised to be a major comedic event, promising to continue the legacy of laughter and entertainment that has defined the franchise.

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Mumbai, April 10 - The fourth installment of the comedy film franchise Dhamaal has officially been announced, with director Indra Kumar returning to direct, with most of the cast also coming together to create a laughter riot. ## It was recently revealed that the shoot of Dhamaal 4 was kicked off, and now, the makers have confirmed that the first schedule has been completed and the Mumbai schedule is rolling soon. It is produced by T-Series, Devgn Films, Maruti International and Panorama Studios. ## The upcoming film features a massive star cast, including Ajay Devgn, Ritesh Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, and Sanjay Mishra, returning to play their parts from the third film, Total Dhamaal, while Ravi Kishan, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand, and Upendra Limaye joins the film as the new cast members. ## The madness is BACK! 😍 #Dhamaal4 kicks off with a bang — Malshej Ghat schedule wrapped, Mumbai schedule rolling! 🎥 Let the laughter riot begin! @Riteishd @ArshadWarsi @jaavedjaaferi @iamsanjeeda @ravikishann @imsanjaimishra #AnjaliAnand @Upendralimaye #BhushanKumar… pic.twitter.com/bIM6rqBFuD— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 10, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, March 28 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is gearing up for the exciting times ahead with back-to-back films. The actor's first movie of the year in a lead role, Raid 2, is slated to hit the big screen on May 1st, and a solid teaser of the same was launched on March 28 to kick start the promotion.## Apart from Raid 2, Ajay Devgn has Son of Sardaar 2 and De De Pyaar De 2, slated to release this year. Meanwhile, the Singham star has commenced the shooting of 2 of his most-awaited films, Dhamaal 4 and Ranger of the last few days. ## The 4th installment of the comedy franchise Dhamaal is expected to see some of the cast of Total Dhamaal. It is being directed by Indra Kumar and produced by T-Series in association with Ajay Devgn Films, Maruti International and Panorama Studios. It started shooting last week.## Ranger is the first of its kind film for Ajay and he has started the filming for the same on March 27. The movie is being directed by Mission Mangal director Jagan Shakti, and this wildlife action drama will see Ajay playing the role of a forest officer alongside Sanjay Dutt and Tamannah Bhatia in key roles. It is produced by Luv Films, Ajay Devgn Films, and Anand Pandit.## Both Dhamaal 4 and Ranger will be released in 2026, possibly joining a couple of other releases of the actor. Apart from these films, he has Drishyam 3, expected to start rolling later this year, and Golmaal 5, starting next year, in the pipeline.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, April 14 - This is the era of franchise films and we are living in it!## After the unofficial announcements of the sequels to Hera Pheri, Welcome, and Awara Pagal Deewana, among other franchise-based films, yet another sequel to the blockbuster comic caper film series Dhamaal is reportedly in development. ## Dhamaal already has 3 films in the series, with the last one Total Dhamaal being the biggest grosser of them. And now, the 4th installment of the series is already in the works with director Indra Kumar at the helm. ## According to ETimes, Indra Kumar has cracked the idea for the fourth film and is very keen to get Ajay Devgn on board once again. He and his team are currently rushing to put finishing touches to the script so that they can give Ajay Devgn a narration and block his dates. The makers are hoping to take it on floors by end of this year or early next year.## The last film in the franchise, Total Dhamaal was released in 2019 and grossed over 230 crores worldwide. Directed by Indra Kumar, Dhamaal 3 was the first film of Ajay Devgn in the series and it also starred Riteish Deshmukh, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Madhuri Dixit, Javed Jaffrey, and Aashish Chaudhary in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Here is the movie Dhamaal box office collection which is an Indian comedy film. This film is directed by Indra Kumar, produced by Indra Kumar and Ashok Thakeria.## Movie Dhamaal stars Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, Aashish Chaudhary, Sanjay Dutt, and Asrani in key roles. ## Here is Dhamaal day wise collection ## DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 2.38 Cr Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 2.60 Cr Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 2.10 Cr Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 2.13 Cr Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 1.90 Cr Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 1.70 Cr Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 1.10 Cr Week 1 Collection ₹ 13.91 Cr Week 2 Collection ₹ 8.90 Cr Week 3 Collection ₹ 5.45 Cr Week 4 Collection ₹ 4.40 Cr Week 5 Collection ₹ 0.40 Cr ## Total India Net Collection ₹ 33.06 Cr ## Worldwide Collection Gross ₹ 51.30 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 5.70 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 45.60 Cr ## Dhamaal Budget: ₹ 17 Cr ## Dhamaal Verdict: HIT ## Release date: 07 September, 2007 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.