'Housefull 5' Remake Of 1989 Malayalam Movie 'Lal Americayil'?
The trailer for Housefull 5, releasing June 2025, draws comparisons to Malayalam film 'Lal Americayil' and 1969 Hindi film 'Waris', stirring social media discussions
The upcoming Bollywood comedy Housefull 5, featuring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh, is scheduled for release on June 6, 2025. The trailer for this fifth instalment in the popular franchise was unveiled on Tuesday, marking the series' 15th anniversary.
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film boasts an impressive cast and centres around a murder mystery set aboard a cruise ship with 14 suspects.
The trailer of Housefull 5 also teases a subplot involving three young men who each claim to be the rightful heir to Papa Ranjith's $69 billion fortune.
Social Media Buzz
Social media users have noted striking similarities between the trailer and the 1989 Malayalam film Lal Americayil. Additionally, some have pointed out resemblances to scenes from the 1969 Hindi film W aris.
Lal Americayil, directed by Sathyan Anthikad and starring Mohanlal and Prem Nazir, tells the story of a wealthy man, Ravi Varma (Prem Nazir), who fakes his death after moving to America. He places an advertisement to find his missing son, Babu, who vanished at age five. Three men subsequently emerge, each claiming to be Babu, leading to various attempts by Ravi's friends to discover the true heir.
The Story Of 'Waris'
Another film drawing comparisons to Housefull 5 is Waris, a 1969 Hindi film directed by Ramanna and featuring Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Mehmood, and Prem Chopra. A remake of the 1967 Tamil film Naan, Waris centres on royal succession and mistaken identity.
In the film, it is shown that due to internal conflicts in the royal household, the Queen and her young son leave the kingdom. Years later, after the King's death, the palace sets out to find the missing Prince so he can take his rightful place on the throne.
Three young men come forward, each claiming to be the lost heir. Palace officials subject them to a series of tests, and all three succeed, leaving the court in a state of confusion as to who the true Prince really is.
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