Jaaved Jaaferi explains why Bollywood is bringing back big ensemble cast films like ‘Dhamaal 4’ and ‘Welcome To The Jungle’: ‘I suppose we are going back to the circus’
Large ensemble casts have once again become a noticeable trend in Bollywood, with films bringing together several popular actors under one roof. While ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ boasts an extensive lineup of over 30 actors, ‘Dhamaal 4’ also reunited franchise regulars Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi alongside a host of other performers. Sharing his thoughts on the growing popularity of such films, Jaaved Jaaferi believes the concept works because it caters to a broader audience with diverse tastes.“I suppose we are going back to the circus (laughs). You go to a circus and there’s a trapeze artist and there are people who ride the horses and then there are pretty girls hanging in the air or going around, and then there’s a clown and then there are the animals. So I think we’re becoming that. The whole ensemble theory is put in the variations of characters, people and actors who are liked and loved by audiences. It is like a buffet, you know, rather than ala carte. I suppose it kind of works, appeals to a wider selection of audiences,” he said in an interview with CNN-News18 Showsha.
‘Dhamaal 4’ continues the franchise’s multi-star tradition
Released on July 10, ‘Dhamaal 4’ marked the return of the comedy franchise with an ensemble led by Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi. Directed by Indra Kumar, the film also features Sanjay Mishra, Ravi Kishan, Esha Gupta, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand, Upendra Limaye and Vijay Patkar in key roles.The latest instalment continues the franchise’s signature formula of combining multiple comic personalities and intersecting storylines to deliver family entertainment.
Audience response remained divided for ‘Dhamaal 4’
The box office journey of Ajay Devgn and Arshad Warsi’s comedy caper ‘Dhamaal 4’ continues to surprise trade experts. Even in its third week, the film is drawing families to cinema halls. People are loving the crazy jokes and slapstick humor of the favorite character gang. It proves that clean comedy still holds a very special place for weekend moviegoers looking for pure fun.On Day 16, ‘Dhamaal 4’ showed stable numbers at the domestic box office. According to the latest live estimates, the film has collected Rs. 1.11 crore net in India so far today. The comedy is currently running across 2,852 active shows nationwide. With these early numbers, the film’s total India net collection is now at Rs. 140.01 crore, once again highlighting its steady theatrical performance even in its third week. The final Day 16 total is expected to increase further as more shows report their collections.
