Bollywood is making headlines this week with a mix of controversy, box-office drama, and a highly anticipated delay. Mastiii 4, the cheeky adult comedy, has run into demands for toning down bold visuals by the CBFC. Meanwhile, the romantic thriller Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat sees a sharp drop in daily earnings, even as its lifetime earnings cross a major milestone. And in big-budget spy universe news — Yash Raj Films has shifted the release of Alpha to April 2026 to perfect its visual effects.
Mastiii 4 Faces Censorship Heat
The upcoming adult comedy Mastiii 4, starring Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Aftab Shivdasani, is grabbing attention — not just for its naughty tone, but because the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) stepped in. As per reports, the CBFC required “minor changes” in both visuals and dialogues, especially the more suggestive scenes.
The film has been awarded an “A” (Adults Only) certificate with a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes. This decision comes as a relief for the makers, who were apparently braced for stricter cuts, given the franchise’s reputation for risqué humor.
What this means: Mastiii 4 is likely to retain much of its bold flavor, but with some softening. For fans of adult comedies, this is a win — but for critics and censorship watchers, the conversation around “how much is too much” continues.
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’s Box Office Takes a Hit
Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa’s Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is seeing mixed fortunes at the box office. The film’s Monday earnings dropped sharply to just ₹14 lakh, reportedly its lowest one-day collection. This suggests a steep fall in audience turnout in its fourth week.
However, the story isn’t all gloom — cumulatively, the film has grossed about ₹78.24 crore, showing that overall, it has made a decent run.
This drop in footfall could be symptomatic of several things: waning word-of-mouth, tough competition, or just Friday-to-weekend fatigue. As the theatrical run winds down, it will be interesting to see how much life the film can wring out via alternative streams like digital platforms.
Alpha Postponed: YRF Wants a Spectacular VFX Experience
One of the most talked-about updates this week comes from Yash Raj Films: the action thriller Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, has been pushed back to 17 April 2026.
Why the delay? According to YRF, the VFX work is taking more time than expected — and they want to “leave no stone unturned” to deliver a visually immersive cinematic experience.
This is a big deal for fans, because Alpha is being billed as a female-led spy action film in YRF’s Spy Universe (which also includes Pathaan, Tiger, and War). The film also stars Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, promising high-stakes spy drama with scale.
YRF’s choice to delay — rather than rush — shows that they’re prioritizing quality over a Christmas 2025 release. For Bollywood watchers, this sends a signal: big action films are being made with global standards in mind, not just to hit a festive date.
These three stories reflect very different but equally important trends in Bollywood today:
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- Censorship vs creativity — Mastiii 4 is pushing boundaries, but still navigating what the CBFC is willing to allow.
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- Box Office Reality — Even films that start strong can see rapid drop-offs.
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- Big-Budget Patience — Studios are now ready to delay releases for visual perfection, not just for the marketing calendar.
