Abhishek Bachchan returns for ‘Housefull 5’
New Delhi, May 6
Actor Abhishek Bachchan is set to star in the upcoming comedy ‘Housefull 5’, the makers said on Monday.
The actor, who previously featured in the third instalment of the film franchise, joins already announced cast members Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh in the new movie.
Tarun Mansukhani, known for ‘Dostana’ and ‘Drive’, will direct ‘Housefull 5’.
We’re pleased to announce @juniorbachchan joining the Housefull fam once again, we’re happy to have you back♥️#SajidNadiadwala’s #Housefull5
Directed by @Tarunmansukhani @akshaykumar @Riteishd @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/Q8mFPUMbI8— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) May 6, 2024
Production house Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment shared the news of Bachchan’s casting on its official X page.
‘We’re pleased to announce @juniorbachchan joining the Housefull fam once again, we’re happy to have you back. #SajidNadiadwala’s #Housefull5 Directed by @Tarunmansukhani @akshaykumar @Riteishd @WardaNadiadwala,’ the banner said in the post.
The franchise started with 2010’s ‘Housefull’, which was followed by three sequels— ‘Housefull 2’ (2012), ‘Housefull 3’ (2016) and ‘Housefull 4’ (2019).
‘Housefull 5’ is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.