Sanjay Dutt is set to join Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh in the upcoming fifth installment of the ‘Housefull’ film franchise, producer Sajid Nadiadwala announced on Saturday.
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the comedy film will also feature an ensemble cast including Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Nana Patekar, John Abraham, Kriti Sanon, and Chunky Panday in significant roles. Housefull 5 is scheduled to commence filming in the UK in August 2024.
The production company Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment (NGE) expressed their excitement on social media, stating, “#NGEFamily is thrilled to announce @duttsanjay is joining the #Housefull5 family! ♥️ Looking forward to another exciting journey filled with madness.”
The ‘Housefull’ franchise, known for its slapstick humor and star-studded casts, began with the first movie in 2010 directed by Sajid Khan, featuring Akshay Kumar alongside Jiah Khan, Arjun Rampal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Lara Dutta, and Chunky Panday. Sequels followed with Sajid Khan’s ‘Housefull 2’ in 2012, Sajid-Farhad’s ‘Housefull 3’ in 2016, and Farhad Samji’s ‘Housefull 4′ in 2019.
‘Housefull 5’ is anticipated to hit theaters on June 6, 2025, promising another round of uproarious comedy and entertainment for audiences worldwide.