THE RETURN

Actor Abhishek Bachchan (“Ghoomer”) is returning to producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s “Housefull” film franchise, one of the biggest hit Bollywood comedy film series of all time. The franchise began in 2010 with “Housefull” (2010) with sequels following in 2012, 2016 and 2019. Bachchan was one of the stars of “Housefull 3.” He played wannabe rapper Bunty, whose circumstances forced him to pretend to be differently abled.

“Housefull 5,” directed by Tarun Mansukhani (“Dostana,” also starring Bachchan) will be shot on a cruise liner with Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh and Bachchan leading a star-studded cast. Nadiadwala produces for his Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner. Production is due to commence in the U.K. in August with the film scheduled to release worldwide on June 6, 2025. The film is part of Nadiadwala’s $120 million investment in U.K.-based projects featuring Bollywood A-listers.

Nadiadwala said: “I am thrilled to bring back Abhishek to the ‘Housefull’ franchise. His dedication, comic timing and sincerity will only elevate our film.”

Bachchan added: “‘Housefull’ is one of my favorite comedy franchises and coming back feels like returning home. It’s always been a great pleasure to work with Sajid Nadiadwala. I am looking forward to having mad fun on the sets with my fellow actors Akshay and Ritesh. I’m also so excited to collaborate again with my dear friend Tarun Mansukhani. I’m really looking forward to working with him again after ‘Dostana.’ This is going to be a lot of fun”.