The long-awaited teaser of Housefull 5 has now been released, which has given the audience a sneak peek of what is going to be the most opulent installment of the blockbuster comedy series. With a galaxy of stars, global locations, and a story that brings together characters from the previous films, Housefull 5 is going to deliver unmatched entertainment.
What to Expect
Tarun Mansukhani, the director of Dostana (2008), directs Housefull 5, which attempts to bring together the hilarity and chaos of the previous films into a cohesive story. The film is set on a high-end cruise that travels through legendary European cities like London, France, and Spain. The backdrop is the canvas for a comedy of mistakes, with false identities and slapstick blunders at every turn. The story is a crossover, with characters and plots of all the previous films merging to create a cohesive and laugh-out-loud film experience.
Star-Studded Cast
Housefull 5 boasts an ensemble cast that reads like a who’s who of Bollywood:
- Akshay Kumar
- Riteish Deshmukh
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Fardeen Khan
- Jacqueline Fernandez
- Sonam Bajwa
- Nargis Fakhri
- Sanjay Dutt
- Jackie Shroff
- Nana Patekar
- Chunky Pandey (reprising his iconic role as Aakhri Pasta)
- Johnny Lever
- Shreyas Talpade
- Dino Morea
- Chitrangada Singh
- Ranjeet
- Soundarya Sharma
- Nikitin Dheer​
Release Date
Originally slated for a Diwali 2024 release, Housefull 5 is now delayed and will hit theaters on June 6, 2025. The delay will help accommodate world-class visual effects so the film matches the grandiose scale of the film.
Production Insights
Shooting was done in September 2024 and wrapped up in December 2024. The majority of the movie was filmed on a cruise ship, a first-time experiment for Bollywood. Shooting in 40 days covered different European locations, including Newcastle, Spain, and Normandy.
Budgeted at an estimated â‚ą375 crore ($45 million approx.), Housefull 5 is among the most ambitious Indian productions in history, reflective of the enthusiasm of the franchise in producing superior entertainment.
A Milestone for Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
Housefull 5 also turns out to be an important milestone for Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment since the production company is celebrating 75 years in the industry. The house wishes to commemorate this milestone with a film that embodies the very essence of Bollywood comedy and spectacle.
As the release date draws near, Housefull 5 is ready to be a visual treat, mixing comedy, star power, and visual spectacle. Franchise fans and converts in waiting can look forward to a film that is attempting to set new benchmarks for Bollywood comedy.
Writer : Pranjal Bapna