Housefull 5: The much anticipated fifth instalment of the hit Houseful series has officially released its trailer. Continue reading to find out who is going to be in the film and when it’s going to hit the theatres.
Houseful is a comedy film series headlined by Akshay Kumar and Ritesh Deshmukh. It is considered the 7th highest-grossing Indian film series of all time and is currently the highest-grossing comedy film franchise ever in the history of Indian cinema. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Houseful is an anthology series that focuses on new characters in each film.
The first two films in the series were directed by Sajid Khan. The third and fourth films were directed by the director duo- Sajid and Farhad Samji. It has been reported that the film film will be directed by Tarun Mansukhani. Mansukhani has previously directed Dostana and Drive.
The franchise has been a staple of Bollywood in recent years thanks to its humorous plots and glamorous star cast. Like its predecessors, Housefull 5 will feature top actors, luxurious sets, and world-class visual effects which fans eagerly await. According to Mansukhani, Housefull 5 will be the most expensive installment of the series with a whopping budget of Rs 300 crores.
Housefull 5 Movie Release Date Pushed To June 2025
When Housefull 5 was announced, it was slated for a Diwali 2024 release. However, in December of 2023, it was reported that the release of the film would be pushed back another 7 months due to its extensive VFX work. So, now Housefull 5 is expected to be released in June 2025.
Akshay Kumar announced the same on his social media with a photo and a caption that said, “5 times the entertainment is on its way! See you in cinemas on 6th June 2025. The makers of the film also issued an official statement clarifying the situation. The statement read, “The Houseful! franchise owes its massive success to the audiences, and we hope for a similar reception for Houseful! 5. The team has crafted an absolutely mind-blowing story that demands top-notch VFX. Therefore, we’ve made the decision to push the release to ensure we deliver five times the entertainment with a great cinematic experience.”
Housefull 5 Movie Cast
Housefull 5 boasts of a star-studded line-up. Currently, Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Jacqueline Fernandez, Kriti Sannon, and Abhishek Bachchan have been confirmed
Sanjay Dutt Joins The Cast Of Housefull 5 Movie
On July 13th, 2024, Sajid Nadiadwala announced on social media that Sanjay Dutt had joined Housefull 5. Nadiadwala shared, “Sanjay Dutt has been like my family from the beginning of my journey. Beyond his iconic status as one of the greatest superstars of all time, he exemplifies qualities that make him one of the finest human beings I’ve had the honour to collaborate with earlier and now with Housefull 5, we embark on another exhilarating adventure together, celebrating laughter, love, and the timeless joy of cinema.”
Dutt also expressed his gratitude and said, “I’ve known Sajid since his early days as an assistant, and it’s been amazing to see him grow and be one of the finest producers our industry has. Sajid is like family to me, and our friendship has only gotten stronger over the years. I’m thrilled to be working with him again on Housefull 5 and also look forward to many more collaborations with him in the years to come!”
