Akshay Kumar joins 'Golmaal 5' as a villain; 18-day shoot is locked for hilarious rivalry with Ajay Devgn - Reports

Akshay Kumar is gearing up to star in the highly anticipated fifth installment of the blockbuster ‘Golmaal’ series, helmed by Rohit Shetty. With his horror-comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’ on the horizon, the actor has carved out several days in his packed schedule for ‘Golmaal 5’ shoots. The producers were eager to onboard him for a pivotal special role that promises to inject fresh energy into the comedy ensemble.

Akshay Kumar's dynamic role

According to Pinkvilla, Akshay has a dynamic role in the film that will bring the house down with laughter. The actor has allotted 18 days to shoot for the film, and will share a very Tom & Jerry like equation with Ajay Devgn on screen.

Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn pair up

Notably, this venture will be the first time Akshay and Ajay Devgn team up for a full-on comedy film. Though they've appeared together before in films such as ‘Simmba’, ‘Sooryavanshi’, ‘Khakee’, and others, the ‘Golmaal’ universe will showcase them in a side-splitting rivalry dynamic.

Akshay Kumar with the OG gang

‘Golmaal 5’ will reunite the franchise's iconic original gang, featuring Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kemmu, Tusshar Kapoor, and others. Interestingly, Sharman Joshi marks his return to the series after almost two decades. Reportedly, Akshay instantly loved the script and his character, the moment Rohit Shetty narrated the film to him, and he was quickly on board to join the laughter-filled world of ‘Golmaal’.

Akshay Kumar boosts ‘Golmaal 5’

Boasting this powerhouse ensemble and a novel comic clash between Akshay and Ajay, ‘Golmaal 5’ is shaping up as one of the biggest comedy franchises yet. Slated for a 2027 release, Golmaal 5 (aka Golmaal Five) is produced by Rohit Shetty Picturez.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”