What is the story about?
Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi starrer Mastiii 4 had a not so good box office run after its release on November 21, 2025. The fourth
installment in the Mastiii film series collected nearly Rs 30 crore worldwide. Now, as per new reports, RJ and Instagram influencer Ashish Sharma has filed a case against the markers for one of the scenes from the film in the Delhi High Court on January 6. He has claimed copying of one of his viral reels uploaded in 2024.
Mastiii 4 lands in legal trouble
As per Live Law, RJ Ashish Sharma has filed a case against the makers of Riteish Deshmukh starrer Mastiii 4 where he claimed the film to has used content from his viral reel from January 2024, without seeking consent or giving him credit. The reel was titled Shaq Karne Ka Nateeja and also featured RJ Triptii. With this, he now pleads for financial compensation and a full profit report, alleging unauthorised use of his creative property.
This comes ahead of the film's alleged OTT release on January 16. The case is being heard by Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, presiding over a single-judge bench where the court has issued notice to the makers and expect an early response before further actions. The case is expected to be heard next on January 13, 2026.
About Masti franchise
Talking about the Masti franchise, the makers also made Grand Masti and Great Grand Masti. Both the films were adult comedies and became hits at the box office. Mastiii 4 is produced by A Jhunhunwala, Ekta Kapoor, and Indra Kumar. It also stars Elnaaz Norouzi and Natalia Janoszek.
Our in-house critic gave the film a 1.5 out of 5 rating. An excerpt from the review read, "The makers and the cast need to accept that crass content does not make an adult comedy. Sex comedies often face criticism, and Mastiii 4 serves as a prime example of why. This 'comedy entertainer' is neither funny nor entertaining. But that won’t stop the franchise, because the fifth instalment has already been confirmed. "
