The highly anticipated instalment of the Housefull franchise in Hindi cinema is gearing up to start filming in September. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has executed a casting surprise by bringing together Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan and Sanjay Dutt as the male leads for this comedy set aboard a cruise ship.

Housefull 5 has set a record as the costliest film in the series with a budget of Rs. 300 crores. The producers are going all out to expand the franchise with their casting choices. Following the announcement of a star-studded cast for the film it has been revealed that Sajid Nadiadwala has secured Jacqueline Fernandez for one of the female lead roles in Housefull 5. According to our sources Jacqueline will be starring alongside Akshay Kumar in Housefull 5.

"Jacqueline is excited to return to the Housefull franchise. She enjoys the comic space and is ecstatic to continue her association with Sajid Nadiadwala and the Housefull Franchise," According to a source speaking to Bollywood Hungama Sajid is currently in discussions with three other leading actresses to join the cast of the film. An official announcement regarding this is expected to be made soon. Housefull 5 is scheduled to hit theatres in June 2025 and will be directed by Tarun Mansukhani.