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Mumbai glittered on Thursday evening as Sitaare Zameen Par – Aamir Khan’s latest film – hosted its grand premiere, drawing an extraordinary lineup of Indian cinema’s biggest stars. The much-anticipated screening, held on 19 June ahead of the film’s global release, turned into an unforgettable night of love, laughter, and cinematic pride.

In a rare sight, Indian film icons Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan both attended, delighting fans and photographers alike. A lighthearted moment between superstars Salman and Aamir quickly went viral: Salman quipped to the paparazzi that Sitaare Zameen Par was first offered to him before Aamir decided to take on the lead role himself.

Shah Rukh Khan, meanwhile, was seen warmly greeting the film’s debutant actors. Dressed in a casual white tee, hoodie, and beanie, he posed for photographs and offered encouragement. His attendance followed the release of a behind-the-scenes video, which revealed a surprise visit to the film’s set.

Ratlam-born rapper and singer Santy Sharma has officially stepped into the glitz and glamour of Bollywood with his debut playback track for Housefull 5, one of the most anticipated comedy blockbusters of the year. Released worldwide on June 6, 2025, the film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and helmed by director Tarun Mansukhani, best known for hits like Dostana and Drive.

Santy Sharma’s Voice Behind the Anthem Track

Santy Sharma’s voice can be heard on a high-energy anthem song composed by Julius Packiam, the acclaimed music director behind chart-toppers from Ek Tha Tiger, Dhoom 3, Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai, Bharat, and 83. Known for his strong musical storytelling, Packiam collaborated with Santy to deliver a pulsating number designed to energize audiences across India.

The song is said to blend raw rap energy with cinematic scale — a signature style that Santy has become known for in his independent releases. This Bollywood...

Will Shah Rukh Khan Collaborate With Mythri Movie Makers After King?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

There has been a lot of talk lately about a possible collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Mythri Movie Makers, the production house behind Pushpa. There was even speculation about director Sukumar helming the project. But now, a new report has put all those rumours to rest.

Shah Rukh Khan & Mythri Movie Makers Considering Potential Collab? Source Reveals Truth

According to Pinkvilla, Shah Rukh Khan is currently not in talks with Mythri Movie Makers for any new project. A source close to Srk told the portal, “Shah Rukh Khan is presently focusing and putting all his energies on King. He will take a call on his next after King by the end of this year. He has not done any meeting with Mythri, so the matter of greenlighting a script doesn’t even come into the picture.

All Housefull Movie IMDb Ratings Compared(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Housefull 5, the fifth installment of the immensely popular comedy film series, is currently running in theatres. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani (of Dostana fame), the latest sequel is already on the verge of becoming the franchise’s most successful film at the box office. While that’s the story at the box office, let’s take a look at how Housefull 5 stacks up against the first four Housefull films on IMDb and where it ranks based on the user ratings.

All 5 Housefull Films – IMDb Ratings Compared

As of now, the highest-rated installment of the franchise remains the original Housefull film (2010), directed by Sajid Khan, which holds a user rating of 5.6/10. Next in line are Housefull 2 (2012) and Housefull 3 (2016), with IMDb ratings of 5.4/10 and 4.9/10, respectively. And the most recent entry, Housefull 5 (2025), currently sits at Rank 4 with an IMDb rating of 3.9/10. Moreover,...

Anil Kapoor & Amitabh Bachchan Were Set To Play Cops (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Housefull 5 is one of the biggest star-studded films in Bollywood right now. With big names showered upon it, the film attracted the limelight of the media with its strong opening. The film stars big-time Bollywood faces, such as Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Dino Morea, Sonam Bajwa, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Nikitin Dheer, and Soundarya Sharma. But interestingly, two more Bollywood legends—Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Kapoor—were also approached for the film.

Anil Kapoor Was The First Choice For A Cop Role?

The report mentions that Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar were the original choices to play the two cops in Housefull 5. The makers wanted to bring back the fun banter from their Welcome days, especially the popular Uday-Majnu dynamic.

To celebrate the iconic actress’s birthday, Subhash K Jha lists the six films featuring Dimple Kapadia’s best performances. As a bonus, we hear from directors, actors, and more on what it is like to work with her reel and real!

Kaash (1987):

Mahesh Bhatt’s powerful drama about an estranged couple coming together for the sake of their dying son, had Dimple pulling out all stops. Says Mahesh Bhatt, “Dimple Kapadia is the most generous Indian actress I have worked with. Our journey began with an unusual film called Kaash, which dealt with the bitter truth of life, that ultimately, you have to part with all that you love. The story revolved around a separated husband and wife (played by Jackie Shroff and Dimple Kapadia) who come together to fulfill the last three wishes of their terminally ill child, and how their relationship evolves through this painful experience.

Housefull 5, for which producer Sajid Nadiadwala has taken writing credits (boo and hiss to that), is not only brainless, witless, charmless, brakeless worthless—go ahead, add your own invectives to the hate list—it is also an extremely vulgar film.

This I find very surprising. The camera behaves like the lascivious Ranjeet. The camera peers leeringly down the actresses thighs and cleavages.

I remember producer Sajid Nadiadwala once telling me he doesn’t allow cleavages in his films as he finds them vulgar. Evidently that is no more so.Or maybe he still finds them vulgar, but desperate times call for desperate remedies.

Housefull is an insanely desperate funny film that is not funny… unless you think a parrot being sucked into a vacuum cleaner is funny, or Nargis Fakhri(yes she is still around!) doing a Nepali accent (or what she thinks to be a Nepali accent) is funny…...

Housefull 5 Box Office Day 1 Morning Occupancy!(Photo Credit –YouTube/Facebook)

Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and the star-studded cast, has arrived in theatres today. It successfully passed the test in advance booking. However, the occupancy for the morning shows failed to beat Raid 2 and Chhaava, among other biggies. Scroll below for the day 1 update at the box office.

Housefull 5 Box Office Day 1 Morning Occupancy

As per Sacnilk, Housefull 5 has registered a morning occupancy of 13.62% in India. This includes shows in both formats — Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. While the admissions are decent, the comedy thriller has failed to beat Bollywood biggies like Chhaava, Raid 2, and Sikandar. In fact, it also remained behind Badass Ravi Kumar.

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava had registered the best morning occupancy among Bollywood releases in 2025. In comparison, Akshay Kumar starrer has witnessed almost 55% lower admissions. It has ranked 5th among the...

Housefull 5 Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Abhishek A Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer

Director: Tarun Mansukhani

Housefull 5 Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

What’s Good: The aesthetics of the cruise look well-made, and probably the brief introduction of the characters of Nana Patekar, Sanjay Dutt, and Jackie Shroff.

What’s Bad: The entire illogical plotline, cringeworthy non-funny jokes, unnecessary double meaning jokes, and the overly objectification of the female leads, the potential supporting star cast being wasted, not even the songs have a strong impact.

Loo Break: You can honestly take a loo break or also enjoy an entire popcorn and Samosa meal outside, you won’t miss a thing.

Watch or Not?: Unless you really want to go...

Read our first half review of Housefull 5.(Photo Credit –Facebook)

We are done with the first half of Housefull 5, and so far the movie struggles to tickle our funny bones with its cringeworthy double-meaning jokes and a plotline that makes us go, ‘Yeh Ho Kya Raha Hain?’

The plot revolves around a billionaire, Ranjeet Dobriyal (Ranjeet), who passes away before his 100th birthday celebration can take place on a cruise. However, he leaves a will that says that his son, Jolly, from his first wife, is to be his successor. This leaves his board of directors and his son from his second marriage, Dev (Fardeen Khan), to wait for Jolly to arrive. However, enters three Jollys – Jalbuddin (Riteish Deshmukh), Jalbushan (Abhishek Bachchan), and Julius (Akshay Kumar). Who is the real Jolly, who will become the heir to this massive empire? Things become more murkier with a killer on...

Housefull 5 Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (Final): Enjoys 121% Growth To Beat Every Single Bollywood Film Of 2025 Except Two!(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Housefull 5 has finally witnessed the much-anticipated craze at the ticket windows. Akshay Kumar starrer has showcased a massive leap in advance booking in the final 24 hours before release. The comedy thriller has surpassed Raid 2 to score the third-highest pre-sales of 2025. Scroll below for the day 1 box office update!

How much did Housefull 5 earn in advance booking?

As per the latest update on Sacnilk at 6 Am, Housefull 5 has registered an advance booking sale of 8.02 crore gross (excluding blocked seats) for day 1. It saw a growth of a massive 121% in the last 24 hours. Around 2.52 lakh tickets have been sold across the nation.

Housefull 5A is witnessing 2X the ticket sales compared to Housefull 5B. But all eyes are now on early reviews, which will determine the audience choice between the two formats.

Exclusive: Tanvi the Great, the latest feature directed by Indian screen legend Anupam Kher, will receive its North American debut at this year’s New York Indian Film Festival.

The film will screen on June 19 in New York City. It debuted last month with a screening at the Cannes Market. Starring are Shubhangi, Kher, Iain Glen, Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, Arvind Swami, Pallavi Joshi, Karan Tacker, and Nasser.

The film tells the story of a young autistic woman who, against all odds, sets out to complete the mission her late father never could—reaching the world’s highest battlefield. Described as a deeply personal and moving portrait of resilience, the film was inspired by Kher’s niece and features a score by M.M. Keeravani and sound design by Resul Pookutty.

The Nyiff screening will be followed by an onstage conversation with Anupam Kher and actor Shubhangi.

“It is a matter...

Housefull 5 Box Office Day 1 Prediction: Will Comfortably Beat Akshay Kumar’s Kesari(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and the ensemble, is just a day away from hitting the big screen. It’s been a wait of months, and finally, the much-awaited film is coming to make us laugh like crazy. Being the fifth installment of one of the most loved comedy movie franchises in India, the buzz is there on the ground, but is it enough to give it a bumper opening at the Indian box office? Keep reading for a detailed day 1 prediction report!

Enjoys the benefit of the franchise’s brand

Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the Hindi comedy thriller is the fifth installment of the Housefull franchise. Since Housefull is a brand, the film naturally has that hype around itself. There had been a set of audience who loved the...

Subhash K Jha takes a look back at Madhur Bhandarkar’s Aan: Men At Work and we hear from Shatrughan Sinha about the joy of making the film.

Actually, there are many men at work–both on and off screen—in Aan: Men At Work. While the cop-heroes sweat it out in their humid halos, the men behind the scenes also make their presence felt in rapidfire motions in this emotionless pictureshow . No sobbing Matajis(thank God!) but loads of slithering and sliding Mata Haris.

There’s of course director Madhur Bhandarkar, in his first foray into frenzied action. Big guns with bigger nozzles attached to them—of both the human and the mechanical mind—strut around with such exaggerated machismo , it becomes hard to tell the bad and good guys apart. Bhandarkar treats his heroes and villains (all festooned to the plot with formulistic splendour) like characters in an extended videogame for juvenile grownups.

The King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, has once again stolen the spotlight with a fresh look that’s got everyone buzzing. A recent video of him strolling through a lobby has gone viral, sparking speculation that this might be his look for the upcoming film, King, directed by Siddharth Anand.

In the clip, Shah Rukh is rocking a white vest, denim jeans, sunglasses, and a beanie, proudly showing off his toned physique and some fake tattoos on his arms. His security team is seen managing the crowd as he greets fans in the lobby before making his way outside.

Fans are absolutely thrilled about Shah Rukh Khan’s new appearance, with many convinced that it reflects his character in King. The film is set to feature a star-studded cast, including Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, and Jackie Shroff, among others.

The excitement surrounding Shah...

Housefull 5 Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

Housefull 5 makers are pulling off a never-seen-before strategy by releasing two versions of their comedy-thriller. The pre-release buzz is at par, and cine-goers cannot wait to see what Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and the team has in store for us. The advance booking has commenced in limited showcasing. Scroll below for the latest box office updates!

Housefull 5 Advance Booking (5 days to go)

The advance booking has commenced for both Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. As per Sacnilk, the Akshay Kumar starrer has sold tickets worth 37.84 lakhs gross (excluding blocked seats). Around 8.7K tickets have been sold from 5,204 shows available across the nation.

Maharashtra is currently the best-performing state, followed by Delhi, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Punjab, Odisha, and Telangana are also picking up the pace.

Trending Maa Trailer Impact At Box Office Day 1: Kajol Has A Shot At Top 10 Female-Centric Openers,...

Buckle up for the biggest laughter riot of the year as Housefull 5 hits cinemas on 6th June 2025! Helmed by celebrated director Tarun Mansukhani, this film marks a monumental cinematic milestone — bringing together 19 of Bollywood’s most loved stars in one epic comedy franchise.

Housefull 5 continues the legacy of India’s longest-running comedy franchise, and this time it’s bigger, bolder, and packed with more madness than ever. Known for his vision and flair, Tarun Mansukhani has achieved what few filmmakers dare to dream — uniting 19 A-list actors in a single high-voltage entertainer.

The stellar ensemble includes: Akshay Kumar, Abhishek A Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir — promising a power-packed rollercoaster of comedy, chaos, and charisma

Speaking about the film, director...

Housefull 5 Box Office Potential! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Housefull 5 is now less than a week away from its theatrical release. The advance booking has commenced in limited showcasing, and the response is sure to be earth-shattering. But will Akshay Kumar and team finally unlock the 1000 crore milestone and create history for the franchise? Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

What is the Housefull 5 budget?

The stakes are high because Tarun Mansukhani’s upcoming comedy thriller is reportedly mounted on a budget of 375 crores. As per Koimoi’s parameters, a film gains the hit verdict once it earns double its investment. This means that Housefull 5 must earn 750 crores at the Indian box office.

The highest that a film in the Housefull franchise has earned is 206 crores, accumulated by Housefull 4 in 2019. This means a 264% jump in box office collections is required to achieve the massive milestone. It is...

Housefull 5 Box Office Update! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

War 2 and Housefull 5 release dates are far from each other, but the Bollywood biggies are currently clashing in a pre-box office battle. The race is currently on to gain the #1 spot in BookMyShow interests. For the longest time, Hrithik Roshan and Jr Ntr’s film was dominating but Akshay Kumar starrer has finally overtaken it. Scroll below for the latest update!

Housefull 5 BookMyShow Interests

Within 24 hours of the launch of the Housefull 5 trailer, the comedy thriller witnessed a surge of 7.3K interests on BookMyShow. The excitement is at par as the pre-release promos have garnered highly favorable responses.

As per the live update, Housefull 5 has gained 83.2K interests on Bms.

Housefull 5 vs War 2 Pre-Box Office Battle

The War 2 teaser was released around two weeks back, and the anticipation is sky-high. It will be released on August 14, 2025. However,...

While Hollywood has largely abandoned the multiple endings theatrical model since “Clue” experimented with three different conclusions in 1985, Sajid Nadiadwala is reviving the concept for Indian audiences with “Housefull 5,” betting that it will resonate in today’s experience-hungry market.

The ambitious release strategy represents more than just a gimmick for the comedy franchise’s fifth installment. It’s a calculated response to changing audience behaviors, streaming competition, and the need to create “must-see-in-theaters” experiences that can’t be replicated at home.

“The idea of having multiple endings, multiple experiences has been with me for 30 years,” reveals producer Nadiadwala, who sees the cruise ship-set murder mystery as the perfect vehicle for his long-harbored concept. “Since I wanted to make ‘Housefull 5’ a thriller comedy, there couldn’t have been a better way to execute my idea of having multiple endings than this.”

While “Clue” pioneered the multiple endings theatrical model,...

When Anil Kapoor Revealed Wearing This Actor’s Suits (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Anil Kapoor is a renowned Bollywood actor who has also worked in Hollywood productions. But the road to that success was not easy, and he had his own struggles in the initial days. The versatile actor, along with Gulshan Grover, once revealed that he used to wear suits belonging to another huge Bollywood star. They have shared screen space and are contemporaries. Scroll below to find out.

Anil is known for playing a wide range of characters, from romantic leads to intense dramatic roles. Some of his best-known movies are Mr India, Tezaab, Ram Lakhan, Lamhe, Nayak, and more. His most notable international projects include the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire.

Anil Kapoor once recalled wearing a rented suit to Ram Lakhan’s premiere

According to a Hindustan Times report, over half a decade ago, at the 30th anniversary of the film Ram Lakhan,...

Housefull 5 Trailer Views In First 24 Hours On YouTube!(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, and other Housefull 5 cast members are roaring loud in pre-release buzz. The trailer was unveiled on May 27, 2025, and opened to positive reviews. Unfortunately, it failed to enter the top 10 most-viewed Bollywood trailers in the first 24 hours on YouTube. Scroll below for more details!

Housefull 5 trailer views in first 24 hours

In the first 24 hours, Housefull 5 trailer gained a viewership of 9.46 million. Fans were impressed and praised Akshay Kumar and the other cast members for their performances. They also had only good things to say about the cinematography, dialogues, and background score.

Unfortunately, the trailer remained way behind the top 10 most viewed Bollywood trailers in the first 24 hours on YouTube. It needed a minimum of 45.2 million views to beat Baby John and enter the list.

Trending Metro…In Dino Zamaana Lage Song Review:...

Housefull 5 vs War 2 Pre-Box Office Battle (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

Hrithik Roshan and Jr Ntr led War 2 will arrive on August 14, 2025. It is almost 2.5 months away from its theatrical release, but the pre-release buzz is unreal! Ayan Mukerji’s directorial is enjoying the highest interest for a Bollywood movie on BookMyShow. But the competition is getting intense as Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 could soon surpass it! Scroll below for updates on the pre-box office battle.

War 2 BookMyShow Interests

The news of Hrithik Roshan and Jr Ntr locking horns was enough to break the internet. The much anticipated War 2 teaser was released on May 20, 2025, and became the 5th most viewed Bollywood teaser within 24 hours on YouTube. It led to a massive surge in interests on BookMyShow. As per the live data, as many as 75.7K users have shown interest in the Independence Day release.

Housefull 5 Bms Interests

On the other hand,...

Yes, Bollyfans! The wait is over! The trailer for Sajid Nadiadwala’s highly anticipated film, Housefull 5, has dropped, and looks to be a full-blown laugh riot. Set to release on June 5th, the film directed by Tarun Mansukhani boasts an ensemble of 19 stars. Leading the charge is king of comedy himself, Akshay Kumar, joined by returning favourites and some new faces including Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek A Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir.

Keeping up the promise of it being a killer comedy mayhem, the trailer gives us a glimpse into the world setting the tone for what’s clearly going to be a rollercoaster ride of madness, murder, and fun on the big screen. As India’s only franchise to reach its fifth installment,...

Housefull 5 Trailer Impact At Box Office Day 1: Akshay Kumar To Get His 2nd Biggest Opener? (Photo Credit –Instagram)

After waiting for weeks, we finally saw the much-awaited trailer of Housefull 5. This time, it will be an explosion as the film brings in one of the biggest casting coups for Bollywood. In the lead roles, we’ll witness Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan tickle the funny bone of audiences, along with Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, and Jacqueline Fernandez. But other than putting grandeur on display, did the trailer really push the film’s potential to earn big at the Indian box office on day 1? Let’s discuss it below in detail!

Trailer strikes the right chords!

Reportedly, the fifth installment of the Housefull franchise is made on a budget of more than 300 crores. All the expenses were clearly seen in the trailer through locations, high production values,...

Following its outstanding World Premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, acclaimed producer, actor and filmmaker, Anupam Kher’s latest directorial, Tanvi The Great, celebrated a star-studded UK Premiere on 21st May at the iconic Anil Agarwal Riverside Studios in London.

The red carpet event was a grand affair, attended by the film’s ensemble cast including Anupam Kher; Boman Irani; Pallavi Joshi; debutant actress, Shubhangi Dutt; and Karan Tacker. Guests were welcomed with a champagne reception, followed by the screening and an intimate post-screening Q&a moderated by Anupam Kher himself.

The Premiere drew a host of high-profile personalities from the worlds of film, media, and business, including director of Bend It Like Backham, Gurinder Chadha; actors, Nitin Ganatra, Adeel Akhtar, Sacha Dhawan, and Preeya Kalidas; CEO of Vedanta Limited and patron of Riverside Studios, Anil Agarwal; and former Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu, among others.

Tanvi The Great...

Housefull 5 Day 1 Collection Prediction: The trailer of Akshay Kumar’s most awaited film Housefull 5 has been released today on 27 May. The special thing is that the trailer for which the audience was hoping for a great trailer. It has not disappointed anyone, the next few moments in the trailer, the audience is getting something new, which has created its positive impression among the audience which was the most important. Due to this, the prediction of its earnings has also come to an end by looking at the magnificent trailer and tremendous atmosphere.

Housefull 5 Day 1 Collection Prediction

Akshay Kumar’s film Housefull 5, which is in the list of 2025 most awaited films this year. The film, which is being described by the producer’s comedy entertainer film, is not waiting for the film from the announcement of Housefull 5, not today but not today. In such a situation, now...

Housefull 5 Trailer: Whose fans and other cinema lovers were eagerly doing, now it is over because now this year’s much awaited comedy trailer has hit the entry on your mobile screen, in fact, the trailer of Akshay Kumar’s much awaited film Housefull 5 has been released. Which will not let you blink.

Housefull 5 trailer released

The franchise films have a tremendous atmosphere among the audience. Due to which there is no shortage in the hype of these films. In such a situation, according to the manufacturer, India’s Bigest Comedy Franchise Housefull 5, which is not discussed, cannot be discussed. After the teaser, when its release date is slowly coming closer, there is a great atmosphere among people, but the fans were also keen on the trailer for a long time.

Which the producer was not ready to release soon, so today Housefull 5’s much awaited trailer has been released.

Housefull 5 Trailer Review ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh’s Housefull is one of the most popular franchises in Bollywood. Now, Housefull 5 is gearing up for release this year, and the makers have finally released its much-awaited trailer. After a teaser and three songs, the fans were long prepared to witness more in the trailer. Keep scrolling for more.

Housefull 5 trailer review: It’s an entertaining chaos!

The upcoming film’s trailer is three minutes and fifty-three seconds long, and it tactfully showcases all the major characters or, shall I say, players of the film. Almost all the actors appear in this official trailer, from Dino Morea to Fardeen Khan and even Nana Patekar.

Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan go by the name Jolly, creating major chaos as people are unsure who the real son of Papa Ranjeet is. Others are tasked with...

Exclusive: Here’s a first look at Housefull 5, starring the likes of Indian comedy king Akshay Kumar and Abhishek A Bachchan.

The trailer for the first film in the Housefull franchise in six years shows Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek A Bachchan on a giant cruise ship all claiming to be the real son and rightful heir to a fortune. Following a wild night where drinks are spiked, they wake to find their memories hazy, and are soon put in ship’s jail after a murder, with a pair of detectives flown in to determine which of three committed the crime.

As one of the biggest budget comedies to come out of India, the action shifts from the boat across to London, then France, Spain and back to the UK as the police search for their killer. Interestingly, the movie will have two different endings, which will play in cinemas at different times.

Sanjay Dutt’s Khal Nayak To Get A Sequel ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Prime Video )

“Ji Haan, Main Hoon Khal Nayak” – Who can forget these iconic lines and that timeless badass title track from the Subhash Ghai directorial 1994 film Khal Nayak which starred Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit in the lead role? Hold your breath now because the sequel to the film has been finalized and it comes from the horse’s mouth itself. Ghai confirmed the happy news and hinted at the arrival of the movie’s sequel, albeit with a fresh cast.

Subhash Ghai Confirms The Khal Nayak Sequel

According to a news report in News 18, Subhash Ghai revealed in an interaction with the Times Of India that the script for Khal Nayak’s sequel has been finalized. Not only this but the team is now in the process of finalizing the cast and crew for the same. Speaking about the same,...

Which Vidhu Vino Chopra Film Did Aamir Khan Turn Down? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Eminent Indian actor Aamir Khan has delivered many stellar performances throughout his prolific acting career. Right from Lagaan, Sarfarosh, and Dil Chahta Hai to Rang De Basanti, Taare Zameen Par, and Dangal, the list is virtually endless. But did you know that Aamir Khan was once offered a fantastic role in a Vidhu Vinod Chopra film? The period romantic drama went on to attain cult status among cinephiles. Any idea what that film was? Read on to find out.

Aamir Khan Said No To This Vidhu Vinod Chopra Project — Here’s Why

That film was 1942: A Love Story, which came out in 1994. According to an earlier report by Peeping Moon, the film was initially offered to Aamir Khan, who was expected to play the lead role eventually portrayed by Anil Kapoor. Aamir Khan turned down the...

Subhash K Jha revisits Heropatni with star Tiger Shroff as his debut film hits 11 years since it released!

Heropatni is an unabashedly straight and schmaltzy launchpad for Tiger Shroff. And he excels in every department. The narrative gets to the point straight away with conversational titbits. It’s a gaudy, bustling wedding in Haryana where we meet a family of unapologetic ruffians posing as aristocrats.

Director Sabbir Khan, whose debut film Kambakht Ishq gave a new definition to designer-filmmaking, is far more in control of his plot this time. He yanks his city-bred protagonist Babloo out of the gym straight into the rugged hinterland of Haryana, where elopement is a dirty word.

The narrative is structured with ample room for conventional elements of formula filmmaking to spill over without causing an excessive deluge of distractions. While the first movement of the plot is baggy and limp around the edges, with...

The all star cast for Housefull 5 is gearing up for a mega launch for the trailer! Yes, the madness is about to get multiplied! Riding high on fan frenzy, Housefull 5 is ready to take it up several notches! Sajid Nadiadwala is ready to unveil the much-awaited trailer of Housefull 5 on 27th May with a grand launch event in Mumbai.

The highly-anticipated trailer launch will be a one-of-a-kind affair, bringing together the entire ensemble cast sharing space for an epic moment together.

The stellar cast includes Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. The film is directed by Tarun Mansukhani. with the Story and Screenplay of Housefull 5 is by Sajid Nadiadwala.

to hold you over, here is the teaser

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Two celebrated Indian actors, Aamir Khan and Kamal Haasan, are geared for the theatrical release of their films Sitaare Zameen Par and Thug Life, respectively. While Sitaare Zameen Par is scheduled to release on 20th June 2025, Thug Life will hit the big screens a couple of weeks earlier on 5th June 2025. Both films have found a place on IMDb’s most anticipated top ten new Indian movies and shows list. But the question is: which one of them ranks higher on the IMDb list? Read on to find out.

Sitaare Zameen Par or Thug Life: Which Film Leads IMDb’s Most Anticipated List?

At the time of writing, Sitaare Zameen Par is the third-most anticipated Indian film on the IMDb top ten most anticipated new Indian movies list. On the other hand, Thug Life is trailing behind Aamir Khan’s film on Rank 8 on IMDb. This is surprising because...

In a career of 45 years Mohanlal has been ‘dare’ , done it all. His range of roles and spectrum of characters could put Burton, Brando and Bachchan to shame. Though some of his finest performances are in obscure films. Here is my pick of Mohanlal’s most memorable .

1. Kireedam (1989): A smash hit. Many consider Kireedam Mohanlal’s most influential film to date . It is the story of Sethumadhavan ths son of an honest police constable who ends up on the wrong side of law when he rescues his father from being assaulted by a local gangster’s henchmen. Director Sibi Malayil brings out the best in Mohanlal, showing him as both a loving son and a ferocious anti-social. Audiences loved maverick Mohanlal in both avatars. Mohanlal’s buddy Priyadarshan remade the film in Hindi as Gardish with Jackie Shroff in Mohanlal’s role. It wasn’t the same.

2. Kilukkam (1991):...

Starring Arjun Kapoor, Prithviraj, Jackie Shroff, and Rishi Kapoor, Aurangzeb, directed by Atul Sabharwal released in 2013. In this feature, Subhash K Jha revisits the crime thriller, and Rishi Kapoor speaks on being the villain – he was not happy with that label.

Sapna se badaa apna hota hai…It’s okay to sacrifice one’s dreams for the sake of those you love. This is a recurrent thought in this hard-hitting family drama about fatally flawed people who flock together in search of happiness that is snatched from them by a fate far more cruel and savage than what we generally see and recognize as destiny.

The destiny that seems to underline the lives in writer-director Atul Sabharwal’s drama of family feuds is as flawed as it is rich in resonances. And why not! Perfection is as boring as it is unbelievable. Sabharwal spreads out a hectic, hefty horizon of dark grey,...

Aamir Khan’s 10 Best Movies To Watch On Ott (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Aamir Khan’s next film, Sitaare Zameen Par, is slated for a theatrical release on June 20th, 2025. As fans eagerly await the film’s release, we’ve rounded up a list of the top ten highest-rated Aamir Khan films, ranked by their IMDb ratings. To keep it practical, we’ve only included films currently available on Indian Ott platforms, making it easy for you to stream these acclaimed movies before Sitaare Zameen Par hits the big screen.

1. 3 Idiots Year of Release – 2009 Available On – Amazon Prime Video IMDb Rating – 8.4/10

Plot: The buddy comedy film starts with two college friends, Farhan (R. Madhavan) and Raju (Sharman Joshi), who are in search of their long-lost friend Rancho (Aamir Khan), a charismatic genius who disappeared after college. The film also focuses on the time the three friends spent on the campus...

Disha Vakani’s Father Starred Alongside Aamir Khan & Shah Rukh Khan! ( Photo Credit – SonyLiv; Instagram )

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is special not only because of its star cast but also because of their close association. Many may know that Disha Vakani’s father was a part of Tmkoc, but do you know he has also featured alongside Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan in iconic Bollywood films? Scroll below for the lesser-known fact!

One of the major reasons Disha Vakani got into acting is her father, Bhim Vakani. He is a notable Gujarati personality who went on to appear in some renowned Bollywood films.

In 2001, Bhim Vakani starred in Aamir Khan’s Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India. That’s not it, he was also a part of Shah Rukh Khan’s Swades: We, The People (2004). Disha Vakani’s father has also featured in Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff’s Lajja.

Turning 21 this week is Shyam Benegal’s biopic Netajji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero. Sachin Khedekar, who turns 60 today, talks with Subhas K Jha on playing the lead character Subhas Chandra Bose.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has always been a controversial figure. Filmmakers have shied away from delving too deep into Netaji’s life.

Not Shyam Benegal. In 2014 he made a brave if flawed bio-pic on Netaji entitled Netajji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero. The story goes that media baron Subrato Roy commissioned Shyam Benegal to make the best-possible bio-pic on Netaji, budget unlimited.

“So how much do you think you will need to do full justice to Netaji?” the millionaire wondered aloud.

“10 crores?” Benegal whose budgets had never gone beyond 5 crores, ventured boldly.

“Take 60. But give me a bio-pic on Netaji that will never be forgotten,” Subrato offered.

Benegal who had never known such a budget just...

Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkaar 3 rises far above the wasteland of a stagnant crime-drama to give us an insight into a life of outlawry that is richly layered with blood and drama.Bal Thackeray is dead. Long live Bal Thackeray. In Amitabh Bachchan’s persona–steely, gritty, imperturbable, granite-hard and yet malleable and vulnerable–the Thackeray doppelganger is uncanny. The walk, the talk and the ability to walk that talk to places where the dialogue writer would never have imagined….Take a bow, Mr B. They don’t make ‘em like you anymore.

It takes courage to build one more plot around that formidable and imposing figure from Maharashtra’s politics who rewrote the rules of politics and who gave political arrogance a sexy edge. The last Sarkar film came 9 years ago. And the figure of Subhash Nagre is now threatened with obsolescence, if not complete irrelevance.

And yet—here...

Box Office: From Border 2 To Uri – Take A Look At Most-Watched Bollywood Movies Based On Indian Armed Forces ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Indian armed forces are a subject of pride for every citizen. Amid the perfect retaliation to Pakistan by our forces, we can find several powerful memes on the internet that are lifted from the scenes of Bollywood films. Several films based on the Indian armed forces are grabbing the limelight on social media. Sunny Deol’s Border and Vicky Kaushal’s Uri: The Surgical Strike are top favorites among memers. So today, we’ll be revisiting Bollywood films based on the Indian armed forces, which enjoyed maximum footfalls at the Indian box office.

At the top of the list is Border. Released in 1997, the film was a massive blockbuster at the Indian box office. Starring Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, and others, the film earned 39.60 crore net.

Housefull 5 Lal Pari Song: Akshay Kumar Housefull 5 (HOUSEFull 5) Recently, its influential teaser was released in the headlines due to the teaser of the teaser, which has been liked by the audience, now Housefull 5’s Dhama Lal Pari Song Has been released. In the song, other star cast dance with Akshay Kumar, in which the three actresses are seen scattered by their beauty.

Housefull 5 Lal Pari Song Released

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Superstar Akshay Kumar, where Kesari Chapter 2 was released last month, which is still running in theaters, now Akshay Kumar is again ready to knock with his new film on the big screen. This time the biggest comedy of his career is the franchise houseful, whose 5th part is going to be released. Which has slowly started making its hyp in the middle of the audience. Recently its small teaser has been released. Which has surfaced positive from the public.

They’re back! Are you ready for the Housefull crew in a new adventure? This summer, the craziest, and of course, the one that will have you literally laughing out loud- the ‘killer’ comedy of the year is ready to set sail! Yes, we are talking Housefull 5, and we have your first sneak peek.

One of India’s most beloved comedy franchises celebrates 15 glorious years of Housefull today—can you believe it? Visionary filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala brought the laughs when the Og 1st installment of Housefull was released on 30 April 2010, and on this special occasion, the much-anticipated teaser of Housefull 5 was unveiled.

The teaser offers an exciting first glimpse of a truly star-studded ensemble featuring Bollywood’s biggest names: Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea,...

Housefull Teaser Review Is Out – Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan & Others Are Here To Tickle Our Funny Bones! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

How long have we honestly waited to witness a light-hearted comedy in Bollywood!? We don’t want no logic, just pure entertainment, tickling our funny bones. There’s a nostalgic factor associated with Housefull 5, and the teaser amplifies it to 10X. Scroll below our detailed teaser review of Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh starrer!

Housefull 5 Teaser

The 1-minute and 16-second-long Housefull 5 teaser begins with some peppy celebrations on the cruise. We cannot help but praise the catchy background music “laal pari.” The first frame, featuring Akshay Kumar in his comic avatar, was impactful enough to believe a tru-blu entertainer is in the making.

Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Shreyas Talpade, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Panday, Johnny Lever, Ranjeet, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, and Sanjay Dutt – it truly is the biggest casting coup.

Which was the first Indian movie to release in IMAX? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Nowadays, many big-ticket Hollywood movies are filmed in the IMAX format. Sinners, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Thunderbolts, you name it – all these were filmed in the IMAX format. For the unversed, IMAX is a high-resolution film format that is designed to deliver an ultra-immersive movie-watching experience. Movies that are either shot with IMAX cameras or digitally remastered for IMAX look noticeably crisper and sharper. To achieve the desired effect, larger screens and powerful audio are also used in specially equipped movie theatres.

Some Recent Indian IMAX Movies

Not just Hollywood films, many Indian filmmakers have stepped up their game and have adopted the IMAX technology for their films. Some of the recent IMAX Indian films were Chhaava, Sikandar, Animal, Fighter, Maidaan, Rrr, Kalki 2898 Ad, Kgf: Chapter 2, Jawan, and Sky Force, among others. But do you...

While filmmakers around the world, especially in Hollywood, raise concerns about the growing use of AI in cinema, here comes a new Tamil film that not only leverages it but plants easter eggs for referencing Hollywood stars and movies. Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, “Good Bad Ugly” (2025) stars Ajith Kumar, commonly known as Ak, who plays a reformed gangster. Ak also goes by another name in the film, Red Dragon.

Ak turns himself in to the prison after his wife refuses to even touch their newborn son, disillusioned by his criminal life. He promises to abandon crime and serves over 17 years in prison. His son grows up believing his father is always away on business trips, never knowing the truth. On the boy’s 18th birthday, Ak is finally released—and just as he prepares to reunite with his son, the boy is arrested in Spain on charges of drug use and possession.

Good Bad Ugly Box Office Collection Day 2: For a long time, the audience was coming to a lot of excited Nanjars about Ajit Kumar’s upcoming film ‘Good Bad Augli’, which has been released in India and abroad in front of Jat of Sunny Deol yesterday. Where the audience has got a lot of support from Ajit Kumar not only won the hearts of fans with his acting, but this film has managed to do outstanding collection at the box office.

Yes, the film has got a strong opening from the film which is more than Sunny Deol’s Jat, but today it is being wreaked to see it, today it is the second day of ‘Good Bad Augli’, whose initial figures are being seen fantastic. Good Bad Ugly Day 2 Collection About

Good Bad Ugly Box Office Collection

Tamil superstar Ajit Kumar, whose much awaited film ‘Good Bad Agli...

Good Bad Ugly X Reactions Revealed (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Thala Ajith Kumar is back on the big screens with Good Bad Ugly, which created quite the buzz before its release. Thala fans always celebrate whenever his movies are out, and this is no exception. This latest release is more interesting because of its mass appeal, as it is an action comedy with Kumar as a gangster. The netizens have given it a thumbs up. Scroll below for the deets.

The film features an ensemble cast comprising Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Sunil, Jackie Shroff, Tinnu Anand, Karthikeya Dev, Priya Prakash Varrier, Prabhu, Prasanna, Raghu Ram, Redin Kingsley, Shine Tom Chacko, and others. Adhik Ravichandran directed it.

Good Bad Ugly follows Ak, a former crime boss, who surrenders to start a new life with his wife Ramya and son Vihaan. After his release, his violent past resurfaces, forcing him to fight off assassins.

Good Bad Ugly Censor Cuts (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly is a highly anticipated film among his fans. The hype surrounding the film is not only due to Ajith Kumar but also because of director Adhik Ravichandran, known for Mark Antony (2023). The film is set to hit screens tomorrow, on the 10th of April, 2025.

Recently, 123 Telugu revealed the censor board certification details of Good Bad Ugly. The final runtime of the film is 2 hours and 19 minutes. So, what did the Central Board of Film Certification (Cbfc) remove from the film?

Basically, about 2 minutes of footage were cut, replaced or altered in some other way. Scenes depicting the use of electronic cigarettes were removed, and close-up shots were used instead. Standard disclaimers were also added, as per standard operating procedure. While the exact nature of additional censoring is unclear, it is reported that some dialogues...