Golmaal, India’s biggest comedy film franchise, gears up for its most ambitious chapter yet. As per reports in Variety India, Akshay Kumar has now joined the chaotic, laughter-filled cast of Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 5.
In a major casting coup, Akshay has been cast as the lead antagonist against Ajay Devgn and his ragtag ensemble of misfits in this latest Golmaal chapter.
Akshay Kumar’s Upcoming Films
Akshay already has three big comedy franchises in his filmography (Hera Pheri, Housefull, Welcome) and his addition to the Golmaal 5 cast only strengthens his standing in the comedy genre. This upcoming role also marks his second back-to-back villainous turn following Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan, where Akshay plays a menacing antagonist to Saif Ali Khan’s visually impaired character. His antagonistic arcs in both films, however, are said to be polar opposites.
Regular cast members Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu and Shreyas Talpade return, with Johnny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Mukesh Tiwari and Ashwini Kalsekar. Sharman Joshi is also likely to return, while Kareena Kapoor Khan’s casting is yet to be confirmed. Production is scheduled to commence at the end of February in Film City, Mumbai, eyeing a theatrical release in early 2027.
About Golmaal Franchise
The Golmaal saga, which kicked off with Golmaal: Fun Unlimited in 2006, completes two decades this year. Through its four parts to date, the franchise has amassed over 600 crores at the box office worldwide, with its last installment, Golmaal Again (2017) earning over 200 crores net in India— cementing its status as the most successful comedy film series. Golmaal 5 will mark Akshay and Ajay’s sixth film together in 32 years following Suhaag (1994), Khakee (2004), Insan (2005), Sooryavanshi (2021) and Singham Again (2024).
Akshay, Ajay And Rohit Shetty To Finish Respective Films Before Golmaal 5
Rohit is fast finishing his Rakesh Maria biopic with John Abraham before heading to Golmaal 5, while Ajay is currently shooting for Drishyam 3. Akshay is expected to join the sets after completing Anees Bazmee’s comedy entertainer with Vidya Balan. Akshay also has Bhaagam Bhaag 2 with Raaj Shaandilya, set to go on floors mid-this year.
Robot Shetty To Shoot Golmaal 5 Under Tight Two Tier Security
Violence shook the neighbourhood of Juhu when two assailants, in the small hours of Sunday, fired multiple rounds outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence, Shetty Tower.
Following the attack, Mumbai Police beefed up security at the director’s property as it investigated the matter. Now, mid-day has learnt that security will be deployed on the set of his next, Golmaal 5 that is expected to roll soon.
A member of the film’s creative team revealed, “The film was to roll after February 15 in Mumbai. Whether the shoot dates move will now depend on Shetty and clearance from the police.”
For now, there has been no intimation of a date change. However, the insider revealed that a security team of about 60 will be put into place if Shetty reports on the laugh riot’s set on the scheduled date. Apparently, a two-tier security ring will be implemented — the first comprising the local police, and the second consisting of Shetty’s personal bodyguards. “More importantly, there will be an access-controlled zone in which Rohit will operate, and only a few will have access to it. Every person entering the set, including junior artistes, vendors, and daily-wage crew, will be pre-registered with ID verification; no spot entries will be allowed. Vehicle movement will also be regulated with all equipment trucks and vanity vans logged in advance and checked at entry point,” said the insider.
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