The wait is almost over for fans of the wildly popular Housefull franchise! After a successful theatrical run, Housefull 5 is all set to premiere on OTT. Packed with comedy, confusion, and a mysterious murder, this latest installment promises twice the drama with a unique double-ending twist. Here’s everything you need to know about its digital release, cast, plot, and more.
🔹 OTT Release and Streaming Platform
Housefull 5 is expected to start streaming on Amazon Prime Video around late July or early August 2025, following the usual post-theatrical release pattern. The film, which hit cinemas on June 6, 2025, is already one of the year’s top box-office hits and now gears up for a massive online premiere.
🔹 A Star-Studded Ensemble Cast
The franchise returns with a grand mix of returning favorites and new faces. The cast includes:
- Akshay Kumar
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Riteish Deshmukh
- Jacqueline Fernandez
- Nargis Fakhri
- Sonam Bajwa
- Dino Morea
- Sanjay Dutt
- Jackie Shroff
- Nana Patekar
- Chitrangda Singh
- Fardeen Khan
- Chunky Pandey
- Johnny Lever
- Soundarya Sharma
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and features a scale and style bigger than its predecessors.
🔹 Plot: Comedy Meets Mystery on a Cruise
Set on a luxury cruise ship, Housefull 5 begins with the grand birthday celebration of a wealthy tycoon. The party takes a dark turn when the tycoon is found dead, and his will mentions that only his son “Jolly” from his first marriage will inherit his empire.
But the twist? Three men claim to be “Jolly”:
- Julius (Akshay Kumar)
- Jalbhushan (Abhishek Bachchan)
- Jalabuddin (Riteish Deshmukh)
Things spiral out of control when the doctor assigned for a DNA test is murdered, and the three “Jollys” wake up with no memory of the previous night. As the investigation begins, two eccentric cops (played by Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff) arrive to untangle the hilarious web of lies, secrets, and identities.
🔹 The Dual Ending Gimmick
In a bold move never seen before in Indian cinema, Housefull 5 was released in two versions—5A and 5B—each with a different climax and murderer:
- In one version, the murderer is one of the Jollys himself.
- In the other, a twist reveals the mastermind to be a completely unexpected character from the tycoon’s inner circle.
Both endings eventually lead to the appearance of the real Jolly, who resolves the chaos with a decision that brings both justice and joy.
🔹 Final Verdict
With its signature blend of slapstick humor, unpredictable twists, and a unique format, Housefull 5 continues the legacy of one of Bollywood’s most successful comedy franchises. As it prepares for its OTT debut, audiences who missed the theatrical release—or want to rewatch both endings—are in for a treat.
Whether you’re in it for the laughs, the mystery, or the mega cast, Housefull 5 promises non-stop entertainment when it lands on Prime Video.