Mastiii 4 has come under legal scrutiny after popular content creator Ashish Sharma approached the Delhi High Court, flagging similarities between a comedy sequence in the film and his viral Instagram reel that clocked over 11 million views.As per Live Law, Ashish contended that a scene in the film closely resembles his reel titled “Shaq Karne Ka Nateeja”, which he shared in January 2024. In his petition, the creator claimed that the idea, narrative flow, character dynamics, and punchline in the film mirror his original content, raising concerns over unauthorised use.In his plea, Ashish Sharma has sought a permanent injunction, monetary relief, and a detailed statement of profits, arguing that his work was used without permission or acknowledgement.The plea comes at a crucial time, with the film reportedly nearing its OTT release.

Court issues notice, allows makers to respond

Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, hearing the matter, took note of the film’s release timeline while considering the request for urgent relief. The court issued a notice to the producers, observing that they should be given an opportunity to place their response on record before any interim directions are passed.The judge noted that a short notice period was appropriate given the circumstances. The matter is expected to be taken up next on January 13, 2026.

Mixed theatrical response for the film

Released theatrically on November 21, 2025, Mastiii 4 witnessed a modest box-office performance, earning approximately Rs 19.25 crore worldwide, according to Sacnilk.The legal development unfolds just days ahead of the film’s expected digital premiere on January 16.Mastiii 4 brings back the franchise’s core trio — Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani — alongside Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri, Elnaaz Norouzi, Ruhi Singh, Shreya Sharma, and Shaad Randhawa. Produced by A Jhunhunwala, Ekta Kapoor, and Indra Kumar, the Masti franchise has previously seen success with Grand Masti and Great Grand Masti.