The hit comedy franchise Housefull is set to return with its 5th series, with Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh returning to lead the cast. The film will be directed by Tarun Mansukhani, who also directed the previous two chapters in the series.
Housefull 5 is scheduled to be released in theatres on Diwali 2024. The film will mark the first time that the Housefull franchise has released on Diwali, which is traditionally the biggest box office holiday in India.
In addition to Kumar and Deshmukh, the cast of Housefull 5 is also expected to include Bobby Deol, John Abraham, and Abhishek Bachchan. The film's plan is currently enclosed, but it is expected to be a comedy film the same as the previous films in the series.
The Housefull franchise has played an important role at the box office, with the first 4 films grossing over ₹1,000 crores (US$130 million) at the worldwide box office. The 5th film is expected to continue the success of this film and it is sure to be one of the most forecast films of 2024.
In addition to the returning cast members, Housefull 5 is also expected to launch new faces. The film's director, Tarun Mansukhani, has said that he is looking for new faces to cast in this movie and he is confident that the new cast members will bring fresh energy to the Houseful 5.
Housefull 5 is currently in the pre-production stage, and the film is scheduled to go on floors in early 2023. The film is expected to be released in theatres on Diwali 2024.