'Housefull 5': Sajid Nadiadwala welcomes Sanjay Dutt on board for the comedy franchise

The anticipation for Housefull 5 has soared as superstar Sanjay Dutt joins the cast of this popular comedy series. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala is renowned for bringing together stellar ensembles, and his excitement about collaborating with Sanjay Dutt once again is palpable.

Sajid Nadiadwala shared his enthusiasm, stating, "Sanjay Dutt has been like family since the early days of my career. Besides being one of the greatest superstars, he is also one of the finest human beings. Working with him on Housefull 5 is another thrilling journey as we celebrate laughter, love, and the timeless joy of cinema together."

Sanjay Dutt also expressed his happiness about the collaboration, saying, "I’ve known Sajid since he was an assistant, and it’s been amazing to see him grow into one of our industry’s finest producers. Sajid is like family to me, and our friendship has only grown stronger over the years. I’m excited to work with him again on Housefull 5 and look forward to many more projects together."

Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is set to be the biggest installment in the franchise, with the entire film shot on a cruise ship. The movie features an impressive lineup of stars, including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and now Sanjay Dutt. This fifth installment marks a significant milestone as the first Hindi cinema franchise to reach its fifth chapter, promising to elevate the comedy and camaraderie that the Housefull series is known for.

Earlier, Riteish Deshmukh took to social media to announce Abhishek Bachchan’s addition to the film. Sharing a still from Housefull 3 with Akshay and Abhishek, he captioned it, "Housefull 5: we are back !!! My besties !!!!"

The Housefull franchise began in 2010 with Sajid Khan's directorial debut, revolving around a man with perpetual bad luck. The sequels followed various comedic plots, with Housefull 2 in 2012 focusing on four men trying to marry the women of their choice, while Housefull 3 and Housefull 4 continued the hilarity in 2016 and 2019, respectively.

Housefull 5 was initially slated for a Diwali 2024 release but has been postponed to June 6, 2025, promising fans a grand and laughter-filled cinematic experience.