Did Anil Kapoor walk out of Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 over fees issue? Here's what we know
According to reports, Anil Kapoor has allegedly withdrawn from Housefull 5 due to disagreements over fees.
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Anil Kapoor, with a career spanning decades, commands a vast and dedicated fan base across diverse audience segments. Excitement had been brewing for his upcoming project, Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani. The anticipation peaked when it was announced that Kapoor would join forces with Nana Patekar for this comedy venture. However, to the dismay of fans, it is reported that Anil Kapoor has exited Housefull 5, delivering a disappointing blow to the eagerly awaiting audience.
Anil Kapoor exits Housefull 5?
According to a report by Mid-Day, the actor has indeed withdrawn from the movie. Apparently, Anil Kapoor and producer Sajid Nadiadwala couldn't come to terms with the fees the actor requested, leading to his decision to exit the project.
Following this development, there are reports suggesting that Nana Patekar's role is undergoing alterations. Originally, it was anticipated that his character would closely interact with Anil Kapoor's character.
Earlier, Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar shared the screen in the Welcome franchise. However, there has been no official comment from either Anil Kapoor or the Housefull 5 team regarding these reports.
In Housefull 5, notable roles are portrayed by Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, and Dharmendra.
Anil Kapoor on the work front
Meanwhile, on the work front, Anil Kapoor was last seen in Fighter, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. Additionally, the movie starred Rishabh Sawhney, Akshay Oberoi, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Karan Singh Grover in pivotal roles.
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