After nearly six years, the popular Housefull series had made a comeback with its fifth part, Housefull 5. The film was released in theatres on June 6, 2025. The film features two distinct versions, each showcasing a different climax sequence: Housefull 5A and Housefull 5 B. Housefull 5 has received a good response from audiences and critics.
If you have missed the film in theatres or if you are waiting to watch Housefull 5 from the comfort of your home, here’s what you need to know about the movie’s OTT release.
About Housefull 5
The film is expected to stream on Amazon Prime Video, starting from August 1, 2025. The film is based on themes of mortality, memory, and the beauty of ordinary life. The film is helmed by Tarun Mansukhani. Farhad Samji and Tarun Manusukhani have written the screenplay of the film. It is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Firuzi Khan, and Warda Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.
Plot overview
Housefull 5 is a comedic thriller that is set aboard a lavish cruise liner. The film revolves around a rich billionaire who is killed soon after declaring that his wealth will be passed to his heir, Jolly. The situation is complicated as there are three Jollys aboard the ship, all asserting their status as the true heir: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan. Chaos and disorder erupt as these three, along with their girlfriends (Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, and Nargis Fakhri), find themselves as suspects in the murder inquiry. The inquiry explores different reasons, mistaken identities, and concealed truths aboard the cruise.
Cast and characters of Housefull 5
The film cast includes Akshay Kumar as Julius, Abhishek Bachchan as Jalbhushan, Riteish Deshmukh as Jalabuddin, Sonam Bajwa as Zara Akhtar, Jacqueline Fernandez as Sasikala, Sanjay Dutt as Chief inspector Bhiddu, Nargis Fakhri as Kaanchi, Jackie Shroff as Chief inspector Baba, Nana Patekar as Superintendent Dhagdu Hulgund, Chitrangda Singh as Maya, Dino Morea as Bedi Chaudhury, Fardeen Khan as Dev Dobriyal, Johnny Lever as Batuk Patel, Chunky Panday as Aakhri Pasta, Ranjeet as Ranjeet Dobriyal, Shreyas Talpade as Shiraz, Soundarya Sharma as Lucy, Nikitin Dheer as Captain Sameer, Archana Puran Singh as Shakuntala Devi, Bobby Deol as Jalal Dobriyal, and Mithun Chakraborty as Jaggu Babu
