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Mint
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Housefull 5' review: A star-studded shipwreck
Fifteen years after the first Housefull movie hit screens in 2010, Housefull 5 arrives with the usual bluster and baloney—big stars, bigger sets, and a plot that makes no sense. In an unusual twist, the climax and the revelation of the killer aboard a luxury cruise liner differ depending on which version of director Tarun Mansukhani's slapstick comedy you're watching. But no matter which route you take, the destination remains the same: this film is a colossal waste of time and resources. This fifth instalment of the famously chaotic comedy franchise is louder, glossier, and stacked with an even larger ensemble. You might struggle to name or remember the female characters, but the men are hard to miss. Franchise regulars like Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Chunky Panday (as Aakhri Pasta), Johnny Lever (Batuk Patel), and Ranjeet return, joined by new entrants Fardeen Khan, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Abhishek Bachchan (previously in Housefull 3), and Sanjay Dutt. Taking the reins—or rather, the rudder—Mansukhani steers the film (based on a story by producer Sajid Nadiadwala and co-written by Farhad Samji) into even wilder territory. What we mostly get is confusion, a scattershot script, and cheap thrills at the expense of scantily clad female characters. The film juggles a cluttered mix of mistaken identities and a murder mystery set on a cruise ship where millionaire Ranjeet Dobriyal (Ranjeet) is celebrating his birthday. But when Ranjeet suddenly passes away, his will declares Jolly, his son from his first wife, as his heir. His board of directors and Dev, Ranjeet's son from his second wife, are left stunned and await the arrival of the unknown Jolly. Three men appear on the ship claiming to be Jolly. This sets off a spiral of insecurities, especially for Dev (Fardeen Khan). Suspicion mounts as the board members—played by Chitrangada Singh, Shreyas Talpade, and Dino Morea—also start behaving oddly. Into this chaos is a clumsy lawyer (Soundarya Sharma) dressed more for a beach party than a courtroom, the ship's supersized captain (Nikitin Dheer), and three Jollys, each with their own foreign wife: Jalabuddin (Deshmukh) with Zara (Sonam Bajwa), Jalbhushan (Bachchan) with Sasikala (Jacqueline Fernandez), and Julius (Kumar) with Kaanchi (Nargis Fakhri). As more mysterious murders occur, bumbling cops Baba (Jackie Shroff) and Bhidu (Sanjay Dutt) show up, followed by Nana Patekar as a dhoti-wearing super-cop in sneakers. The action pauses for large, colourful song-and-dance numbers that try to distract from the nonsensical plot. A few tracks—especially 'Laal Pari' and Patekar's 'The Phoogdi Dance' Marathi house music remix with Kratex—bring brief energy, but it's not enough. The cast is indeed a full house. Akshay Kumar tries to inject his usual comic charm, and Riteish Deshmukh does his reliable best with reheated material. But the newer additions barely make a dent, and with such a bloated cast, no one really gets the spotlight—especially the women, who are largely ornamental. The glaring lack of chemistry among the actors only adds to the film's hollowness. Housefull 5 is louder, longer, and completely lost at sea.
India Today
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Housefull 5 Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Akshay Kumar and team to deliver laughs
Before you head to the theatres 'Housefull 5', don't forget to watch some fun videos of the ensemble cast. For us, it's Akshay Kumar and Nana Patekar doing the 'The Phoogdi Dance' during one of the promotional events. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) The fifth instalment of 'Housefull' will have two climaxes. The makers opted for this interesting strategy and released two versions of the film, titled 'Housefull 5A' and 'Houseful 5B'. Confused? We have got you covered as we explain how you can navigate through this. Read here. As 'Housefull 5' gears up for a grand release today, it is only natural to get excited! But, as you get pumped up, watch the trailer of the film to know what to expect from this comedy saga.
News18
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Akshay Kumar Teaches Jacqueline Fernandez The Fugdi Dance; Fans Recall Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Last Updated: Akshay Kumar and Jacqueline Fernandez recreate the Fugdi dance in a fun video ahead of Housefull 5, sparking comparisons to Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. As the release of Housefull 5 draws closer, the promotional fever is rising—and with good reason. The makers recently unveiled The Phoogdi Dance, a high-energy track blending traditional Konkan folk elements with a modern rap twist. The song features the film's ensemble cast letting loose on a cruise ship, setting the tone for what promises to be a wild, laughter-packed ride. But it's a behind-the-scenes moment that's now stealing the spotlight online. Jacqueline Fernandez took to Instagram to share a fun video with co-star Akshay Kumar, who can be seen showing her the moves to the Fugdi dance—a traditional Maharashtrian folk dance form typically performed during festive celebrations. The playful chemistry between the two instantly reminded fans of the iconic camaraderie between Sunny (Akshay) and Sameer (Salman Khan) from Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. One fan even posted a GIF from the film's dance sequence in the comments section, and the resemblance is uncanny. The comment section lit up with excitement. 'Now this gonna be energy for Housefull 5," wrote one user, while another joked, 'Movie se zyada to promotion dhekne mei maja aa raha hai." Someone else chimed in with, 'Don't mess with Khiladi," and another fan called Jacqueline and Akshay 'the most energetic celebrity in whole Bollywood." The Phoogdi Dance features Nana Patekar introducing the gang to the Fugdi, infusing the number with regional flair and nostalgic echoes of Papa Toh Band Bajaye from Housefull 2. The song's fusion of folk rhythms and contemporary beats is already catching on with fans eager for the film's release. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is the fifth installment in the blockbuster comedy franchise and comes with a twist: a murder mystery set aboard a luxurious cruise ship. Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan headline the comedic chaos as prime suspects in the whodunit-meets-farce narrative. Pinkvilla previously reported that the film's producers submitted two different cuts of the movie to the CBFC, hinting at alternate climaxes or edits. At 2 hours and 43 minutes, Housefull 5 is also longer than its predecessors, likely owing to its massive ensemble cast and intricate storyline. The cast lineup reads like a who's who of Bollywood's funniest and most charismatic faces. Apart from Akshay, Jacqueline, Riteish, and Abhishek, the film stars Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangda Singh, Shreyas Talpade, Johnny Lever, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Fardeen Khan, and Chunky Panday. With its theatrical release set for June 6, 2025, Housefull 5 promises to bring a storm of laughter, music, and madness to the big screen. And if The Phoogdi Dance is anything to go by, fans are in for an all-out celebration. First Published:
Pink Villa
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Akshay Kumar teaching Housefull 5 co-star Jacqueline Fernandez Fugdi reminds fans of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, check out
The highly anticipated movie Housefull 5 is scheduled to release in theaters on June 6, 2025. Recently, the makers dropped a track titled The Phoogdi Dance, featuring the star-studded cast. A few days after the song's release, Jacqueline Fernandez shared a video on Instagram with Akshay Kumar, where he can be seen teaching her how to do the Fugdi dance. This moment has undoubtedly reminded fans of Sunny (Akshay) and Sameer (Salman Khan) from Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. In the video, Akshay Kumar and Jacqueline Fernandez can be seen doing the Fugdi dance, which prompted a fan to comment with a GIF of Sunny and Sameer dancing from the Mujhse Shaadi Karogi track, and now we can't unsee it. Check out the video here: Fans quickly flocked to the comments section, with one writing, "Now this gonna be energy for houseful 5." Another fan shared, "Movie se zyda to promotion dhekne mei maja aa raha hai." Someone else commented, "Dont mess with Khiladi." Another remark read, "Jacqueline & Akshay are the most energetic celebrity in whole bollywood." Meanwhile, in The Phoogdi Dance song, Nana Patekar is seen introducing the cast of Housefull 5 to Fugdi, a traditional dance form from the Konkan region. The song creatively fuses folk elements with modern rap, evoking strong memories of the popular Papa Toh Band Bajaye number from Housefull 2. Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, is a comedic tale mixed with a murder mystery set aboard a lavish cruise ship. The trailer hints that Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan play the key suspects in the unfolding chaos. Earlier, Pinkvilla exclusively revealed that the producers submitted two separate cuts of the comedy thriller to the CBFC. A source also mentioned that, due to the film's star-studded ensemble, Housefull 5 has a longer runtime than previous installments in the franchise, clocking in at 2 hours and 43 minutes. The film features an impressive star-studded cast, including Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Shreyas Talpade, Johnny Lever, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Panday, and others. It is scheduled to release in theaters on June 6.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Crowd goes wild at ‘Housefull 5' Pune event: Akshay Kumar says ‘dhakka dhukki mat kariye', Jacqueline Fernandez and Sonam Bajwa console crying kid
The 'Housefull 5' team, including Akshay Kumar , Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez , Sonam Bajwa , Nargis Fakhri, Soundarya Sharma , and Fardeen Khan, flew to Pune on Sunday to promote their new comedy film. But what was meant to be a fun fan event quickly turned into chaos when the crowd got out of control as soon as the stars arrived at the mall, and what followed was a stampede-like situation. Women and children seen crying Videos that quickly went viral showed the alarming scenes that unfolded. Young girls and women were seen crying, and people at the back struggled to even stand straight as the pressure from the crowd increased. In one video shared by Instantbollywood, a young girl separated from her parents stood sobbing in front of the stage. Jacqueline Fernandez, who noticed the distressed child, stepped in to help. She comforted the crying girl and assured her family she was safe. This small but warm gesture didn't go unnoticed and touched many online. Akshay Kumar pleads to the crowd to stay calm As the situation grew more intense, Akshay Kumar took matters into his own hands. Taking the microphone, he addressed the restless crowd and pleaded for order. His voice was calm but firm as he said, 'Dhakka dhukki mat kariye, please. Haath jod ke vinanti karta hoon, yaha auratein hai, bacche hai…I request everyone, please." The event resumes with fun and dance Thankfully, things returned to normal shortly after Akshay's intervention. Security managed to get control of the situation, and the cast resumed the planned activities. Despite the rocky start, the event moved forward on schedule. The stars didn't let the earlier chaos affect their spirits. They interacted with fans, danced on stage, and even joined in a friendly round of phoogdi, not only among themselves but also with members of the audience. 'Housefull 5', known for its larger-than-life humour, is all set to hit the big screen on 6 June 2025. It stars a massive ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Soundarya Sharma, Fardeen Khan, Abhishek Bachchan , Riteish Deshmukh , Chunky Panday, and Johnny Lever , among others. Housefull 5 | Song - The Phoogdi Dance Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
