Masti 4 Trailer: Why Does Bollywood Still Make This Nonsense and Why Can’t Riteish, Vivek, or Aftab Just Say No?

Some comebacks make you smile. Others make you question reality. Masti 4 belongs to the second category. The trailer dropped like a relic from the dinosaur age of comedy — the kind that believes sexist jokes, bad dubbing, and fake “naughtiness” still count as entertainment in 2025. The OG trio Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani return once again as middle-aged men acting like college boys stuck in a loop of infidelity jokes. The setup? Something called a “Love Visa.” Yes, you read that right. It’s not satire it’s the actual plot.

And while the audience is busy cringing, a bigger question keeps echoing louder than the film’s title music “Why?”

Why Would Anyone Greenlight This in 2025?

Let’s be real there’s no box office logic here. The Masti franchise hasn’t had cultural or financial relevance in over a decade. The humor feels stale, the writing lazy, and the only nostalgia it evokes is for a time when Bollywood didn’t know better. So, if there’s no ROI, no relevance, and clearly no respect for the audience’s intelligence — why make Masti 4 at all?

The answer might lie in Bollywood’s own comfort zone. Comedy is cheap to make, nostalgia is easy to sell, and scandal still grabs headlines. It’s a safe gamble for producers who think controversy equals cash. But here’s the twist — audiences have evolved, OTT has exploded, and even social media memes have better writing than this trailer. So the “safe bet” is now cinematic suicide.

Why Can’t the Actors Say No?

This is the part that hurts the most. Riteish Deshmukh is genuinely talented — he’s proven his comic timing in Dhamaal, Housefull, and even emotional depth in Lai Bhaari. Vivek Oberoi showed his range in Company and Inside Edge. Aftab, though quieter in recent years, has that natural charm. So why do actors like them — or even someone like Arshad Warsi, who’s been roped into similar franchises — keep saying yes to this kind of regressive comedy?

The truth is uncomfortable. Bollywood, even today, rarely offers substantial roles to middle-aged men who aren’t part of the Khan-Kumar-Kapoor league. Scripts are limited, big studios play safe, and comedy franchises — no matter how tone-deaf — guarantee screen space and a paycheck. And perhaps there’s another layer — nostalgia. These actors owe a lot to these franchises for their earlier fame. Saying no now might feel like betrayal, even if it’s a betrayal of taste. But sometimes, the bravest “yes” is a “no.”

The Problem Isn’t Just the Film — It’s the System

Masti 4 is more than just bad comedy; it’s a symptom of Bollywood’s refusal to evolve. For every Dream Girl or Stree that finds humor in intelligence, there’s a Masti 4 dragging the genre back into the gutter. It’s time filmmakers understood that audiences don’t want sleaze disguised as “fun.” They want clever, situational humor — the kind that makes you think and laugh, not squirm and sigh.

Verdict: Grow Up, Bollywood

The Masti 4 trailer is a reminder that Bollywood’s biggest problem isn’t lack of talent — it’s lack of courage. Courage to move on.Courage to say no.Courage to make people laugh without making someone else the joke. Until that courage comes, we’ll keep getting films that insult both our intelligence and our nostalgia.

Aapke Sawal, Hamare Jawab! (FAQs)

1. Why is Bollywood still making movies like Masti 4?

Because adult comedies are cheap to produce and rely on nostalgia. Even without strong box office numbers, they attract quick attention and streaming deals.

2. Why do actors like Riteish Deshmukh or Vivek Oberoi say yes to such films?

They often have limited mainstream offers and rely on familiar franchises for visibility and income, even if the content feels outdated.

3. Does Masti 4 have any box office potential?

Unlikely. With changing audience tastes and backlash online, the film may struggle even at the OTT level unless heavily marketed as “so bad it’s funny.”

4. Are there examples of better comedy films recently

?Yes — films like Stree, Dream Girl 2, and Crew show that Indian comedy can be smart, progressive, and entertaining without being sexist.

5. What can Bollywood learn from this backlash?

That audiences have matured. Comedy rooted in respect, wit, and relatability earns love and longevity — not lazy jokes at women’s expense.