Release Date: 6June 2025
Director: Tarun Mechanics
cast: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez,
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Rating: ⭐⭐½ (2.5/5)
Introduction: Another Dose of Chaos
If Bollywood had a family heirloom of chaotic comedy, the Housefull franchise would be it. Over the years, it has built a reputation for absurdity, slapstick humor, and star-studded madness. With Housefull 5, producer Sajid Nadiadwala returns to the screen hoping to milk the nostalgia of the earlier films and deliver another laughter riot. But does it succeed? That depends on how much logic you’re willing to sacrifice for a few laughs.
Plot: Same Old Circus, New Tent
The story? Well, calling it a “story” is generous.
Like its predecessors, Housefull 5 is built on mistaken identities, doppelgangers, secret marriages, and the usual chaos you’ve come to expect from this universe. This time, the plot revolves around three pairs of couples, all tangled in an outrageous series of misunderstandings at a luxurious palace in the UK. Ghosts, hidden siblings, and a suspicious royal inheritance are all part of this mixed bag.
It’s intentionally nonsensical — and that’s the point. You’re not supposed to think; you’re supposed to laugh. Whether or not you actually do depends on your tolerance for over-the-top gags and recycled jokes.
Humor: Tiring or Timeless?
This is where Housefull 5 truly divides its audience. If you’re someone who enjoys over-the-top antics, goofy one-liners, and doesn’t mind illogical plots, you’ll probably have a good time. It’s a throwback to a kind of comedy Bollywood hasn’t made much of lately.
But if you’re hoping for clever humor, witty dialogue, or any kind of emotional depth, this isn’t the film for you. Many jokes feel dated or repetitive, especially if you’ve seen the earlier Housefull films.
The Good
Akshay and Riteish’s comic chemistry
High production values and exotic visuals
Few genuinely funny sequences
A predictable but fun climax
The Bad
Overlong runtime with filler scenes
Humor that often relies on stereotypes and noise
Weak female roles
Recycled plot points from earlier movies
Final Verdict
Housefull 5 is exactly what you think it is — a loud, chaotic, logic-defying comedy that doesn’t take itself seriously. It’s the cinematic equivalent of junk food: enjoyable in the moment, but you won’t remember it an hour later.
If you’re a fan of the franchise, you might find comfort in its familiar chaos. But for everyone else, the joke might just be wearing thin.
Verdict: Strictly for fans of mindless masala. If you’ve laughed at the earlier parts, you’ll probably chuckle again. If not, skip it.Rating: ⭐⭐½
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