Rohit Shetty’s ‘Golmaal 5’ gets bigger with Akshay Kumar’s villain role and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s comeback

Akshay Kumar is set to shake up the ‘Golmaal’ universe with a surprising turn. Reports say the actor has joined ‘Golmaal 5’ as the main villain, facing off against franchise anchor Ajay Devgn. The news has already generated strong interest, and there is more to come. Another familiar face from the series is returning. Kareena Kapoor Khan has now joined the cast, giving the fifth ‘Golmaal’ film another major boost under Rohit Shetty’s direction. With these casting additions, ‘Golmaal 5’ moves higher on the list of big-ticket Hindi films lined up before 2027.

'Golmaal 5' cast update and official details

According to Bollywood Hungama, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s casting was locked after months of scheduling discussions. The report stated that Kareena Kapoor Khan’s casting took time as there were dates and other issues that needed to be considered. Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn were very keen to sign the actress. Even Kareena expressed the desire to return to the Golmaal franchise. The report further added, “She got a lot of love for her antics and comic timing in ‘Golmaal 3’ (2010); it continues to be remembered even today.” The team has written “another quirky and entertaining role for Kareena and hence, they tried their best to get her on board. Thankfully, it has finally happened.”

Akshay Kumar's villain role and franchise expansion

Akshay Kumar’s reported role as the antagonist marks a shift for the series. Known for comedy-driven hits like ‘Hera Pheri’, ‘Housefull’, and ‘Welcome’, he is expected to play a darker character with a stronger villain arc. This also aligns with his negative role in Priyadarshan’s ‘Haiwaan’, in which he starred opposite Saif Ali Khan. A trade expert told Bollywood Hungama, “Golmaal 5 had already created excitement since all the earlier four parts were very successful at the box office. Now with Akshay Kumar’s entry and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s return, the series has got a boost.”

Ajay Devgn will once again lead the ensemble. Regulars Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, and Kunal Kemmu are expected to return, along with Johnny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Mukesh Tiwari, and Ashwini Kalsekar. Production is scheduled to begin by the end of February 2026 at Film City in Mumbai, with a target release in early 2027.

24yInterestingly, while Ajay Devgn has worked extensively with both Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan, the trio has never shared screen space together. That first-time combination makes ‘Golmaal 5’ especially notable as the franchise approaches its 20-year milestone.


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