Dhamaal 4's "Paisa Lao" Copied From Cult Hollywood Anthem? Internet Explosively Trolls Ajay Devgn's New Track
The Indian entertainment industry is no stranger to plagiarism rows, but the latest controversy surrounding the newly released franchise film Dhamaal 4 has taken the internet by storm. Right on the day of its grand theatrical release on July 10, 2026, the makers dropped a high-octane promotional track titled "Paisa Lao." While the visual presentation is packed with star power, eagle-eyed music lovers and netizens have caught a massive similarity that has left the entire digital space in absolute shock. Within minutes of its drop, music enthusiasts pointed out that the track is an uncredited, direct lift from one of the most iconic global cult anthems in modern pop-culture history.
Star-Studded Visuals Fail To Save "Paisa Lao" From Plagiarism Allegations
The song "Paisa Lao" features the movie's stellar ensemble star cast coming together for what was supposed to be a foot-tapping celebratory anthem. Bollywood heavyweights including Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, and Javed Jaffrey are seen grooving to the high-energy beats. Veteran playback singer Neeraj Shridhar has lent his energetic vocals to the track, while the composition is credited to the hitmaking duo Tanishk Bagchi and Param Raj, with lyrics penned by Kumaar. However, despite the massive star presence and heavy production value, the sonic familiarity of the melody immediately raised red flags across social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
Outrage Erupts As Catchy Beat Turns Out To Be Money Heist’s Iconic "Bella Ciao"
The root of the massive online backlash lies in the song's core melody line. Listeners instantly recognized that the hook and rhythm of "Paisa Lao" are heavily inspired by—if not an exact replica of—"Bella Ciao." For the unversed, "Bella Ciao" is an iconic Italian protest folk song dating back to World War II, which was catapulted into global mainstream superstardom by the blockbuster Netflix series Money Heist (La Casa de Papel), where it served as the definitive anti-establishment theme. Netizens are absolutely baffled as to how such an incredibly famous global tune was adapted into a mainstream Hindi film track without a massive disclaimer, leading to widespread trolling and disappointment.
Disappointed Netizens Flood Social Media With Brutal Memes Amid Mixed Movie Reviews
As soon as the video clip hit streaming platforms, a wave of negative reactions and brutal memes flooded the internet. While a segment of fans expressed genuine shock at the lack of original ideas in big-budget sequels, others aggressively called out the music directors for ruining a legendary historical melody. The film's makers and production house have maintained a strict silence on the ongoing plagiarism allegations so far. Coincidentally, this musical controversy comes right at a time when Dhamaal 4, directed by veteran filmmaker Indra Kumar, is opening to highly polarized and mixed audience reviews in theaters across major circuits like Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru.
