Housefull 5: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, and more to shoot for song celebrating 14 years of franchise? Here’s what we know
It has been learned that the entire star cast of the upcoming movie Housefull 5 is set to shoot for a special song that will be a celebration of the franchise's journey.
The excitement among the fans keeps increasing for Housefull 5 with every new update. The next installment in the popular film series features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, and many more. It has now been learned that the entire star cast is set to shoot for a special song that will celebrate 14 years of the comic franchise.
According to a recent report in Midday, the makers of the upcoming movie Housefull 5 are planning to shoot a song with the full star cast led by Akshay Kumar. As per the portal’s source, the song will be a celebration of the franchise’s long journey and has been imagined as a grand number.
The source said, “The track has been envisioned as a celebration of the franchise’s journey over the past 14 years. It will be larger-than-life, with expansive sets, elaborate costumes, and choreography that highlights the playful chemistry between the cast.”
The team will reportedly film the song over three nights from November 21 to 23, 2024, at Chitrakoot Grounds in Andheri. The report also mentioned that Remo D’Souza is the choreographer for the song, and over 100 background dancers have been roped in for it. The team will apparently start their rehearsals today, November 19.
Another source revealed to the portal that director Tarun Mansukhani wanted a classic Housefull vibe for the song, and it will feature hilarious sequences that promise to leave the audience laughing.
The official Instagram handle of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment shared the first picture of the entire star cast of Housefull 5 in October. The photo showcased Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangda Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Sonam Bajwa, Dino Morea, Johny Lever, Chunky Panday, Shreyas Talpade, Nikitin Dheer, Ranjeet, and Akashdeep Sabir.
Director Tarun Mansukhani is also seen in the center of the picture. During the shoot, the team sported huge smiles as they posed together on a cruise.
Have a look at the post!
The caption of the post read, “The team of #Housefull5 cruising their way to y’all. Get ready for the biggest wave full of laughter, madness and entertainment! Coming in cinemas near you on 6th June 2025.”
The first Housefull film was released in 2010, followed by Housefull 2 in 2012, Housefull 3 in 2016, and Housefull 4 in 2019. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Housefull 5 is scheduled to arrive in theaters on June 6, 2025.
Pinkvilla has been bringing exclusive updates about the fifth installment in the franchise. In 2023, a source close to the development revealed, “Housefull is a franchise close to both Akshay and Sajid. They both have cracked a subject that doesn’t just do justice to the world of this madcap comedy but also raises the stakes.”
In September 2024, a source exclusively shed light on what can be expected from Akshay’s comic avatar. His character will have a standout trait, much like the previous Housefull films. The source stated, “Wait for it, the trait is as hilarious as Sandy and Sundi.”
Apart from Housefull 5, Akshay Kumar has many exciting projects in his lineup. These include Sky Force, an untitled film on C. Sankaran Nair, Jolly LLB 3, Welcome to the Jungle, and Bhooth Bangla.