Rohit Shetty announces ‘Golmaal 5’, Akshay Kumar joins Ajay Devgn-led comedy franchise

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has officially begun shooting for the fifth installment of the popular comedy franchise Golmaal 5, marking a new chapter for the long-running series. The announcement was made through a promotional video shared on the director’s birthday, celebrating nearly two decades since the first film in the franchise was released.

The video features returning stars including Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu and Tusshar Kapoor, who are seen celebrating the return of Sharman Joshi to the franchise. The clip then reveals a surprise entry by Akshay Kumar, signalling a major addition to the ensemble cast.

Akshay Kumar later confirmed his involvement in the film, expressing excitement about joining the comedy franchise. In the announcement video, Ajay Devgn humorously reacts to the actor’s entry, joking that no one leaves a successful franchise.

The Golmaal series began with Golmaal: Fun Unlimited in 2006 and has since become one of Bollywood’s most popular comedy franchises. With the original team returning and a new addition to the cast, the upcoming film aims to continue the franchise’s long-running legacy of comedy and entertainment.