Golmaal 5 cast: Akshay Kumar joins Ajay Devgn, Sharman Joshi, Arshad Warsi in this franchise.

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty to return with the latest instalment of the hit Golmaal franchise, Golmaal 5. Going bigger and grander, the film adds Akshay Kumar to the cast. The film will also mark the return of actor Sharman Joshi, who was a part of the franchise since the first chapter.

Akshay Kumar joins Golmaal 5

Announcing the news, Rohit Shetty shared his excitement for Golmaal 5. Talking about how the film changed his life 20 years ago, he penned a long note.

"20 years ago, the first Golmaal was released, a film that changed my life. The credit goes to you, my audience. Over the past 20 years, we have entertained you, and yes, sometimes disappointed you, but we have always been honest in our work. So now, once again, my fabulous team and I are set on a journey to entertain you as we start filming G5. You have always loved and supported me. All we need is your blessings. See you at the movies @tseries.official @rohitshettypicturez," Shetty shared.

Meet Golmaal 5 cast

He also added a promo video, revealing the cast of Golmaal 5.

The clip featured Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu, and Tusshar Kapoor. They celebrated Sharman Joshi's return to the franchise. However, the biggest surprise was Akshay Kumar's addition to the film.

Reacting to Akshay Kumar on board, Ajay Devgn quipped, "Koi bhi franchise nhi chordta (no one leaves the franchise)."

Hinting at Akshay Kumar's look in Golmaal 5, the promo featured him in a bald look, wearing a black kurta pyjama and dark sunglasses.

On joining the franchise, Akshay took to Instagram and wrote, “Happy Birthday @itsrohitshetty On your birthday, the madness just got bigger and louder. Excited to be joining this crazy family of Golmaal 5! Let the chaos begin!”

Revisit Golmaal franchise and actors

Helmed by Rohit Shetty, the Golmaal franchise has been running for almost two decades now.

The first instalment, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, which hit theatres in 2006, became a huge hit. It starred Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, Rimi Sen and Paresh Rawal. The film was a huge hit.

The franchise continued with 4 sequels: Golmaal Returns (2008), Golmaal 3 (2010), Golmaal Again (2017) and Golmaal 5 (2026).

While Golmaal Returns starred Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Shreyas Talpade, Golmaal 3 had a bigger cast, including Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Mithun Chakraborty, Kareena Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Khemu, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Johnny Lever.

Golmaal 4, aka Golmaal Again, featured Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Arshad Warsi, Parineeti Chopra, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Khemu, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Johnny Lever. Although Kareena Kapoor was missed fondly by fans.

Golmaal 5 was announced after a gap of 9 years.

Makers to yet to finalise and announce a release date for Golmaal 5.