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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Housefull 5 OTT release date: When and where to watch 5A and 5B versions starring Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan
Housefull 5 OTT release date: The recently released movie Housefull 5, featuring Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan, is ready to hit OTT screens soon. In a unique move, the film will be released in two separate versions, 5A and 5B, each with its own storyline to surprise the audience. Housefull 5 will be released on Prime Video on 1st August 2025. Here's a complete rundown of the digital release, including where and when you can catch both versions. Housefull 5 OTT release date Housefull 5 is set to premiere on Prime Video on August 1, 2025, for all subscribers. What makes this release unique is that the film will be available in two versions, Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B, each featuring a different ending. With this dual-version format, viewers can look forward to a fresh and entertaining twist to the comedy experience. Housefull 5 cast and crew Helmed by director Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 features a star-studded ensemble with Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan leading the pack. The film brings back familiar faces like Riteish Deshmukh and introduces an impressive lineup including Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, and Dino Morea. The female cast is equally glamorous, with Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Soundarya Sharma taking center stage. Comic veterans like Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, and Johnny Lever round out the cast, setting the stage for a laugh-filled extravaganza. About the Housefull franchise The Housefull franchise stands as one of Bollywood's most popular comedy series, celebrated for its over-the-top humor, star-studded casts, and chaotic storytelling. Launched in 2010 with the first Housefull film directed by Sajid Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner, the franchise quickly gained a loyal fanbase. It continued to grow with sequels, Housefull 2 in 2012, Housefull 3 in 2016, Housefull 4 in 2019 and is now set to return with Housefull 5 in 2025. FAQs When is Housefull 5 releasing on OTT? August 1, 2025, on Prime Video. What's special about this release?The film has two versions, 5A and 5B each with a different storyline and ending. Who stars in Housefull 5?Lead roles by Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan, with a huge ensemble cast.


Pink Villa
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Fact Check: Did Akshay Kumar really get angry at fan recording him in London? Clarification video INSIDE
Akshay Kumar made it to the headlines after a video of him taking away a fan's phone who was trying to shoot him went viral. The actor, who is currently holidaying in London with his family, was filmed by a fan, and we could see a seemingly upset Kumar snatching away his phone. But do you know exactly what happened? Well, the fan himself shared a clarification video and narrated the entire incident of how their interaction, which started in an unfriendly tone, ended up with a selfie. Akshay Kumar's fan narrates the entire incident that took place in London The young fan, named Harry, shared a video on his Instagram handle. In the video, he can be heard saying that everyone is asking him about what happened between him and Akshay Kumar. Narrating the incident, the young fan revealed that he was standing on London's Oxford Street when he saw a man who looked like the Housefull 5 actor. To verify, he started following Kumar, who was walking, and was even recording him from behind. The moment he came ahead of Akshay and started recording him from the front, the actor came to him and snatched his phone. The fan further stated that the Kesari actor even held one of his hands. That is when the fan told him, "Sir! We are in the UK. You don't need to touch me." To this, the actor replied that he is touching him in a friendly way. The fan then replied, "In the UK, you don't need to touch anyone without their permission." After this, the actor apologised to the fan and asked him not to shoot him as he was busy. The fan then told Akshay that he could have said this in a friendly tone as well. After that, the actor engaged in a conversation with him and even took a selfie with him. The fan then went on to praise him, saying that he was really a nice guy and didn't look more than 35 years old. Akshay Kumar's work front Akshay Kumar was last seen in Housefull 5, which was released in 2 parts, Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. The film featured an ensemble cast that also starred Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Nargis Fakhri, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, and more. He is now starring in Jolly LLB 3 alongside Arshad Warsi. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more such updates.


Economic Times
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Housefull 5 released on OTT: Where to watch both 5A and 5B versions of comedy drama
Synopsis Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar and an ensemble cast, has achieved massive commercial success, crossing Rs 300 crore worldwide. The film, split into two parts with alternate endings, has resonated with audiences, particularly in North India. Despite comedic roots, the plot involves impostors and mysterious murders, adding suspense to the franchise. Housefull 5 is available for streaming on a popular OTT giant. Housefull 5, the latest entry in the long-running comedy franchise, has turned out to be a massive commercial success. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, and several Bollywood veterans and fresh faces, the film has already crossed Rs 300 crore in worldwide gross box office collections. Domestically, it has earned over Rs 200 crore, making it one of the biggest Hindi comedy releases in recent on June 6, Housefull 5 took a unique approach by being split into two parts—Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. While both versions begin identically, the final 20 minutes of each differ, creating two alternate climaxes and driving repeat viewership. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced under Sajid Nadiadwala's banner, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film has captured the attention of audiences across regions, particularly in North India where it has reportedly outperformed rival comedy franchises like Golmaal and film introduces Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa to Hindi cinema and features a sprawling cast that includes Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Fardeen Khan, Nargis Fakhri, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Ranjeet, Dino Morea, Chitrangada Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep plot centers around three impostors pretending to be the missing heirs of a billionaire family. What starts off as a farcical con spirals into a dark twist, as they find themselves entangled in a string of mysterious murders. Despite the film's comedic roots, this edge of suspense adds a fresh layer to the franchise a total production and marketing budget of ₹240 crore (₹225 crore for production and ₹15 crore for promotions), Housefull 5 entered theatres with significant financial backing, according to news agency IANS. It had already recouped a large part of its investment before release. Strategic pre-release deals secured Rs 175 crore through various channels: Rs 90 crore from OTT rights, Rs 55 crore from satellite rights, and Rs 30 crore from music rights, the report said. Now, Housefull 5 is up for grabs on Amazon Prime Video, but you'll need to pay to rent it—even if you're already a Prime subscriber. Whether fans missed it in theatres or want to relive the alternate ending, the film's OTT drop ensures the comedy chaos continues—at a price.


Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Housefull 5 released on OTT: Where to watch both 5A and 5B versions of comedy drama
Housefull 5, the latest entry in the long-running comedy franchise, has turned out to be a massive commercial success. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, and several Bollywood veterans and fresh faces, the film has already crossed Rs 300 crore in worldwide gross box office collections. Domestically, it has earned over Rs 200 crore, making it one of the biggest Hindi comedy releases in recent years. Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B Released on June 6, Housefull 5 took a unique approach by being split into two parts—Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. While both versions begin identically, the final 20 minutes of each differ, creating two alternate climaxes and driving repeat viewership. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Data Science Finance MCA PGDM Cybersecurity Data Science CXO Degree Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing others Project Management Leadership Healthcare Operations Management Design Thinking Product Management Data Analytics Management MBA healthcare Public Policy Others Technology Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK DABS India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Prof Cert in DS & BA with GenAI India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIT Madras CERT-IITM Advanced Cert Prog in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 30 Weeks IIM Kozhikode SEPO - IIMK-AI for Senior Executives India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Postgraduate Cert in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced under Sajid Nadiadwala's banner, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film has captured the attention of audiences across regions, particularly in North India where it has reportedly outperformed rival comedy franchises like Golmaal and Dhamaal. The film introduces Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa to Hindi cinema and features a sprawling cast that includes Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Fardeen Khan, Nargis Fakhri, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Ranjeet, Dino Morea, Chitrangada Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. Housefull 5 plot The plot centers around three impostors pretending to be the missing heirs of a billionaire family. What starts off as a farcical con spirals into a dark twist, as they find themselves entangled in a string of mysterious murders. Despite the film's comedic roots, this edge of suspense adds a fresh layer to the franchise formula. With a total production and marketing budget of ₹240 crore (₹225 crore for production and ₹15 crore for promotions), Housefull 5 entered theatres with significant financial backing, according to news agency IANS. It had already recouped a large part of its investment before release. Strategic pre-release deals secured Rs 175 crore through various channels: Rs 90 crore from OTT rights, Rs 55 crore from satellite rights, and Rs 30 crore from music rights, the report said. Where to watch Housefull 5A and 5B? Now, Housefull 5 is up for grabs on Amazon Prime Video, but you'll need to pay to rent it—even if you're already a Prime subscriber. Whether fans missed it in theatres or want to relive the alternate ending, the film's OTT drop ensures the comedy chaos continues—at a price.


Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Housefull 5 OTT release: When and where to watch Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh's comedy franchise
After a theatrical release on June 6, 2025, the fifth installment of the 'Housefull' franchise is gearing up for its digital debut. 'Housefull 5' is expected to stream on one of the biggest OTT platforms, although an official release date is yet to be confirmed. Industry buzz suggests a likely premiere in late July or early August 2025. Plot aboard a luxury cruise Set on a lavish cruise liner, the film follows the chaos that erupts after billionaire Ranjeet Dobriyal dies on his 100th birthday, just after announcing his heir, Jolly. The twist? Three men aboard the ship, Julius, Jalbhushan, and Jalabuddin all claim to be Jolly, each with matching birthmarks. What unfolds is a comedic murder mystery filled with mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and absurd investigations. Star-studded cast Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and written by Farhad Samji and Mansukhani, the film features a massive cast including, Akshay Kumar as Julius, Abhishek Bachchan as Jalbhushan, Riteish Deshmukh as Jalabuddin, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, and Nargis Fakhri as their girlfriends with Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangda Singh, Dino Morea, Fardeen Khan, Johnny Lever, Chunky Panday, Ranjeet, Shreyas Talpade, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, Archana Puran Singh, Bobby Deol, and Mithun Chakraborty Two versions, double the madness In a bold move, the film was released in two versions 'Housefull 5A' and 'Housefull 5B' each with a different climax. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo This experimental format added intrigue and replay value, drawing praise from critics and fans alike. Box office and streaming buzz "Housefull 5" had already made Rs. 135 crores from non-theatrical deals, including Rs. 75 crore for digital rights, prior to its theatrical debut. The movie easily exceeded its break-even point with a global box office receipt of Rs. 288.58 crore, and it is now ready to amuse viewers at home. Amazon Prime Video will have it available.