: Instead of romance, the film centers on the dysfunctional "brotherly" bond between the four slackers.

: Unlike the "fake" romances of the previous film, this storyline follows a long-married couple, Avinash and Bindu, who are on the verge of divorce.

The original Dhamaal (2007) is a rare example of a blockbuster Bollywood film with and zero romantic storylines. The plot follows four "good-for-nothing" friends—Roy, Adi, Manav, and Boman—as they race against a police inspector, Kabir Nayak, to find hidden treasure in Goa.

: We see Kabir Nayak (Sanjay Dutt) living a wealthy lifestyle with his wife, Kamini, though it's later revealed to be part of an elaborate con to trick the four friends. Total Dhamaal (2019): Bickering Couples and New Dynamics

Analyzing "Dhamanda Dhamal" (often associated with the popular Indian film franchise) reveals a unique approach to romance: for much of its history, the series was famous for having almost no romantic storylines at all. While most Bollywood films center on love, the Dhamaal series initially carved its niche by focusing entirely on slapstick buddy comedy and treasure hunts.

: Their "relationship" is tested by greed, as they constantly double-cross each other to reach the treasure first. Romantic Deception in Double Dhamaal (2011)

: In this installment, romantic storylines are used as a tool for revenge. Roy (Riteish Deshmukh) disguises himself as "Tukiya" to woo Kiya.

: The film also hints at a partnership between Guddu (Ajay Devgn) and Prachi (Esha Gupta). Relationships in Spin-offs and Similar Titles

In the third installment, Total Dhamaal , the franchise introduced a more traditional (yet comedic) romantic storyline with the addition of .