Housefull 6 to be a horror comedy or superhero film? Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh reveal
Upon release, Housefull 5 received mixed responses and disappointment at the box office. As the film is all set for a World TV Premiere, the cast opened up about Housefull 6's plot.
Last Updated: 01.37 PM, Oct 08, 2025
Housefull 5 was released in theaters on June 6, 2025. Starring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and Jacqueline Fernandez, the film received mixed responses from fans and critics due to its poor execution in writing and directing. The film is streaming on Prime Video (subscribers of OTTplay Premium will also be able to watch the show with a top-up). and is all set for a World TV premiere on October 11 on the Star Gold India channel. While promoting the news, the cast sat for a discussion about what could be the plot for Housefull 6, slightly confirming the sixth instalment of the Housefull franchise.
Housefull 6 plot revealed?
Taking to their official X account, Nadiadwala Grandson shared a video featuring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, and Nargis Fakhri. While they promote Housefull 5's world TV premiere, they discussed about the plot of Housefull 6.
Riteish said, "I think Housefull 6 should be a horror comedy, ghosts," and quirkily added, "if ladies come in the film without makeup then (laughs)"
Akshay suggested, "I think the full cast of Housefull will die and then we go up (heaven) so it's a journey of being in hell and heaven, but they are all housefull."
Additionally, Abhishek shared, "I have a good idea. Housefull 6 should be like a superhero film. All superheroes. A house full of superheroes."
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About Housefull 5
Housefull 5 features a dual-climax strategy, with two versions, Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B, each revealing a different killer in a murder mystery plot. The main story (about 80-85%) is the same, but the finals provide two distinct endings.
Housefull 5 is the fifth installment in the popular Housefull franchise. It is filled with humor, mistaken identities, and chaotic situations, revolving around a group of friends and their misfortunes.
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the cast of Housefull 5 features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Chunky Pandey, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir.
FAQs
Q: Is Housefull 5 available on OTT?
A: Yes, both Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B are streaming on Amazon Prime Video (subscribers of OTTplay Premium will also be able to watch the show with a top-up).
Q: Who is in the cast of Housefull 5?
A: Housefull 5 casts Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Chunky Pandey, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, and others.
Q: Is Housefull 5A a hit or a flop?
A: Housefull 5 is a flop. Made on a high budget of over ₹200 crore, the film earned a respectable ₹198.41 crore net in India, which is not enough to cover its substantial expenses and make a profit.