Housefull 5: Latest Updates on Cast, Story & Release Date

🎬 Introduction

“Housefull 5” is the much‑anticipated fifth installment of the smash‑hit Bollywood comedy franchise. Officially released on June 6, 2025, after being postponed from Diwali 2024 to perfect its VFX, the film promises five times the laughter—and plenty of surprises

📅 Release & Production

• Initially slated for a Diwali 2024 release, the premiere was pushed to June 6, 2025 to deliver top-tier VFX and cinematic scale 

• Principal photography kicked off in September 2024 aboard a cruise in Europe (London → France → Spain → back to the UK), with the final scenes filmed in Mumbai around December 2024 

⭐ Ensemble Cast

Headlined by returning favorites and new additions, the cast includes:

• Akshay Kumar (Julius “Jolly 3”)

• Riteish Deshmukh (Jalabuddin “Jolly 1”)

• Abhishek Bachchan (Jalbhushan “Jolly 2” / Killer)

• Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff (police officers)

• Others: Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, Chitrangda Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Johnny Lever, Dino Morea, Chunky Panday, Shreyas Talpade, Nikitin Dheer, Ranjeet—and a cameo by Bobby Deol 

⚓ Plot & Format

Set aboard a luxury cruise ship, the story kicks off when a billionaire is found dead. Amid comedic chaos, Akshay Kumar’s character and fellow passengers unravel the murder mystery, leading to a final act with dual climaxes—each screening may show a different killer reveal.

🎥 Music & VFX

• Score & songs by Yo Yo Honey Singh, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Tanishk Bagchi, and more.

• VFX enhancements were key to delaying the release—bolstered by lavish visuals and cruise-set grandeur.

📈 Box Office Buzz

• The advance bookings were impressive: ~45,000 tickets and ₹1.5 crore in 37 hours

• Released in two versions (5A & 5B), reportedly on 5,000 screens .

• Opening Day forecast: ₹20–22 crore nett—a strong start for a comedy in 2025 

✅ Conclusion

“Housefull 5” stays true to the franchise’s chaotic, laughter‑packed roots—while adding a fresh mystery aboard a cruise and unpredictable endings that keep the audience guessing. With top-notch VFX, a star-packed cast, and brisk advance buzz, it aims to be one of 2025’s biggest comedy hits.