Bollywood director Rohit Shetty has officially opened Golmaal 5, the fifth film of his beloved comedy movie franchise. He announced that on his 52nd birthday, March 14, 2026, and it has riled fans up. With movies on the larger-than-life scale, Shetty is revamping the cast as it includes new faces to make this film even bigger.
The Golmaal family started in 2006 and quickly became one of India’s most loved comedy franchises. It is responsible for four films worth of slapstick, quirky characters and nonsensical flow, over the years. Rohit Shetty even confessed that the first Golmaal did more than change his life; he faced its sequel and changed the direction of his career too.
Now, 20 years later, he is ready to take the mad madness to the next level with Golmaal 5. This film is likely to see Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, and Kunal Kemmu reunite once again. Sharman Joshi, who was part of the first film, is also returning to the series. The biggest surprise is the arrival of superstar Akshay Kumar, who’s joining the Golmaal gang for the first time.
The news was announced via a playful video which played out in the spirit of the franchise. Its fans across social media reacted with a sense of joy and actors such as Ranveer Singh said they were equally excited. With Akshay Kumar’s new arrival, the film promises new energy – and new comic rhythm – and the return of Sharman Joshi adds nostalgic energy for all the old fans.
Shooting has started and the movie is set to release in late 2026. Experts say it might be among the greatest comedy blockbusters of the year.
The appeal of Golmaal 5 is obvious: It is a formula as well as new star power. Akshay Kumar in the movie's lineup would be more than attracting more viewers and the original cast would continue. The trick, though, is keeping the humor up-to-date. After watching four movies before, there’s now a different generation of audiences who expect something new; Shetty will need to manage a mix of classic Golmaal chaos and cutting-edge storytelling.
Golmaal 5 is not so much another sequel as a retrospective of twenty years of laughter. Led by Rohit Shetty, the gang is led by Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar joins the madness which makes this movie entertaining on a grand scale. The hallmark jokes, colorful characters and hilarious misunderstandings that have made Golmaal a household name have given people reason to look forward to Golmaal.
