Abhishek Bachchan Returns to ‘Housefull’ Bollywood Comedy Film Franchise (EXCLUSIVE) – Global Bulletin
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Actor Abhishek Bachchan (“Ghoomer”) is returning to producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s “Housefull” film franchise, one of the biggest hit Bollywood comedy film series of all time.
The franchise began in 2010 with “Housefull” (2010) with sequels following in 2012, 2016 and 2019. Bachchan was one of the stars of “Housefull 3,” where he played wannabe rapper Bunty who circumstances force to pretend to be differently abled. “Housefull 5,” directed by Tarun Mansukhani (“Dostana,” also starring Bachchan) will be shot on a cruise liner with Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh and Bachchan leading a star-studded cast.
Nadiadwala produces for his Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner. Production is due to commence in the U.K. in August with the film scheduled to release worldwide on June 6, 2025.
The film is part of Nadiadwala’s $120 million investment in U.K.-based projects featuring Bollywood A-listers. Nadiadwala said: “I am thrilled to bring back Abhishek to the ‘Housefull’ franchise.
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