‘Masti 4’ & ‘120 Bahadur’ Release Day Highlights: Mixed Reviews, Box Office Buzz and Audience Reactions
Masti 4 and 120 Bahadur hit theatres together, creating an interesting box office clash. While Farhan Akhtar’s emotional war drama earns praise for its powerful storytelling, Masti 4 receives mixed reactions from audiences. Here are the latest reviews, reactions, and box office updates.
Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur and the comedy sequel Masti 4 release together in theatres, drawing mixed audience reactions and sparking a box office showdown.
‘Masti 4’ & ‘120 Bahadur’ Release Day Highlights: Mixed Reviews, Box Office Buzz and Audience Reactions
Two contrasting Bollywood films — the adult comedy Masti 4 and the war drama 120 Bahadur — released today, setting up an interesting box office clash. While Masti 4 brings back the decade-old comedy franchise starring Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh and Aftab Shivdasani, Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur pays tribute to real-life war hero Major Shaitan Singh Bhati and the brave soldiers of Rezang La.
Early Reception & Audience Mood
So far, the response for both films appears divided.
120 Bahadur is being praised for its action sequences, emotional storytelling and Farhan Akhtar’s performance. Early reviews call it “powerful, gripping and a must-watch tribute to soldiers.”
Masti 4, while drawing footfalls in single screens, is receiving mixed reactions, with some viewers calling it “a complete entertainer” and others labelling it “outdated and cringe.”
Despite online chatter, both films are witnessing slow advance bookings, indicating a modest start.
💬 Live Updates from Film Industry & Audiences
19:22 IST | Nov 21
📌 As per Sacnilk, 120 Bahadur has collected ₹1.66 crore so far at the box office.
17:37 IST | Nov 21
Director Milap Zaveri on working with the comedy ensemble:
“You’ve got to give actors freedom and let them enjoy the madness.”
16:48 IST | Nov 21
Milap Zaveri credits Riteish Deshmukh for backing him strongly for the director’s chair.
15:55 IST | Nov 21
Star-studded appearances rule the premiere as Farah Khan and Zoya Akhtar attend the screening of 120 Bahadur.
⭐ Reviews & Ratings
The Times of India rated 120 Bahadur 3/5, praising its portrayal of the Rezang La battle but noting the emotional arc could have been stronger.
X users call Farhan Akhtar’s performance “one of his best” and the film “visually stunning and emotionally compelling.”
Meanwhile, Masti 4 continues to polarize:
Some online reactions hail it as “hilarious and unapologetic entertainment.”
Others criticize it as “dated comedy with loud execution.”
🎥 What the Films Offer
About 120 Bahadur
Based on the legendary Battle of Rezang La (1962 Sino-Indian War)
Focuses on bravery, sacrifice and patriotism
Stars Farhan Akhtar and Raashii Khanna
Directed by Razneesh Ghai
About Masti 4
Fourth installment of the popular adult-comedy franchise
Cast includes Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani, with Tusshar Kapoor and cameo appearances by Arshad Warsi and Nargis Fakhri
Directed by Milap Zaveri
⚖️ Box Office Outlook
Trade analysts predict a slow opening day for both films, despite franchise appeal and strong social buzz. Social chatter indicates that Masti 4 may benefit from single-screen audiences, while 120 Bahadur may see better weekend momentum through multiplex viewers and word-of-mouth.
