After nearly six years, the beloved Housefull franchise is back with its fifth installment, Housefull 5. The film hit theaters on June 6 and brings together fan-favorites Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and Akshay Kumar once again. Known for its over-the-top comedy, star-studded ensemble, and chaotic settings, the franchise takes things up a notch this time—set on a luxurious cruise ship with even more madness and misadventures.
If you’re eagerly waiting for Housefull 5 to arrive on OTT, here’s everything we know so far, including the expected release date, platform, cast, and plot.
Housefull 5 OTT Release Date and Platform
According to industry sources, Amazon Prime Video has acquired the digital streaming rights for Housefull 5. In line with typical Bollywood release schedules, the film is expected to make its OTT debut roughly two months after its theatrical release. This suggests a potential streaming premiere by late July or early August 2025.
Star-Studded Cast of Housefull
The movie features a large ensemble cast. Alongside Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh, the film stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, and Sonam Bajwa as the lead female characters. Supporting roles are played by Soundarya Sharma, Johnny Lever, Fardeen Khan, and Chitrangada Singh.
The film also includes veteran actors such as Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Shreyas Talpade, Chunky Pandey, Ranjeet, and Nana Patekar, adding even more flair to the comedy chaos.
Plot Overview: What Happens in Housefull 5?
The story unfolds aboard a glamorous cruise ship where a wealthy tycoon is celebrating his 100th birthday. However, things take a wild turn when he suddenly passes away. In his will, he names Jolly, his son from a previous marriage, as the sole heir.
Things spiral out of control when three men—Julius (Akshay Kumar), Jalbhushan (Abhishek Bachchan), and Jalabuddin (Riteish Deshmukh)—all claim to be Jolly. The tycoon’s son from his second wife, Dev, demands a DNA test to confirm the truth. Just when things couldn’t get crazier, the trio wakes up with no memory of the previous night, and the doctor who was meant to perform the test is found dead. As bizarre police officers investigate, new characters played by Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff add to the comic madness.
