Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has officially announced the next chapter of his popular comedy franchise Golmaal on his birthday. The director announced the film with a hilarious first look video of sort. Titled Golmaal 5, the film will feature the return of several familiar faces while also welcoming a new addition – Akshay Kumar.On Saturday, Rohit shared a special announcement video revealing that filming for the fifth part of the series has begun. Reflecting on the franchise’s journey, the director expressed gratitude to audiences who have supported the films for nearly two decades.

“20 years ago, the first Golmaal was released, a film that changed my life. The credit goes to you, my audience. Over the past 20 years, we have entertained you, and yes, sometimes disappointed you, but we have always been honest in our work. So now, once again, my fabulous team and I are set on a journey to entertain you as we start filming G5. You have always loved and supported me. All we need is your blessings. See you at the movies @tseries.official @rohitshettypicturez,” he wrote.The promo video features the core cast members—Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu and Tusshar Kapoor—celebrating the return of Sharman Joshi, who was part of the original film but absent from later instalments. The excitement grows when Akshay Kumar suddenly appears, surprising everyone in the clip. Reacting to Akshay’s entry into the franchise, Ajay joked, “Koi bhi franchise nhi chordta.”In the video, Akshay can be seen sporting a bald look, dressed in a black kurta with a lungi, paired with dark sunglasses.The actor also shared his excitement about joining the film on Instagram, writing, “Happy Birthday @itsrohitshetty On your birthday, the madness just got bigger and louder. Excited to be joining this crazy family of Golmaal 5! Let the chaos begin!”Netizens cannot hold their excitement as this film kickstarts and clearly Akshay stole the show while fans also cannot wait for this reunion of actors like Ajay, Kunal, Tusshar, Arshad, Shreyas Talpade and others.