Houseful 5

Housefull 5 – Movie Review 

Rating: ⭐ 1.5/5
Director: Tarun Mansukhani
Producers: Sajid Nadiadwala, Warda Nadiadwala, Firoz Khan
Main Cast: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, Johnny Lever

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A Twisted Tale Without a Destination

Housefull 5 marks the next chapter in a comedy franchise known for tickling the funny bone. But this time, the story lacks both logic and magic. The film begins with the grand celebration of Ranjeet's 100th birthday, only for him to die minutes later. Enter three "Jollys," each claiming to be the real one. Soon after, a murder takes place. Who is the killer? Who is the real Jolly? These mysteries form the film’s backbone — but that spine is barely holding up.

Director Tarun Mansukhani seems to have wandered off without a map. Instead of crafting a tight, engaging plot, he serves up half-baked chaos. The film, intended to make audiences laugh, ends up testing their patience.

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Acting: A Crowd of Stars, But No Spark

Akshay Kumar, once the soul of the Housefull franchise, feels tired and trapped in exaggerated expressions. Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, and Shreyas Talpade – all known for their comic timing – also seem lost in the noise. Senior actors like Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff feel underused and purposeless.

The only one who manages to leave a mark is Nana Patekar, whose screen presence offers some much-needed relief. Unfortunately, the female cast is reduced to mere decorative roles, which further drags the film down.

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Dialogues & Screenplay – Comedy or a Caricature?

Written by Sajid Nadiadwala, the script feels like a recycled patchwork of the franchise's previous entries. Double meaning dialogues, forced jokes, and repetitive gags are thrown in without finesse or freshness.

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To Watch or Not to Watch?

If you're a die-hard Housefull fan or love mindless comedy, you might give this one a try — perhaps just for Nana Patekar’s performance. But if you're looking for a smart comedy with a tight script, genuine humour, and well-acted characters, Housefull 5 is not the film for you.

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Conclusion:

Housefull 5 is like a chaotic party with too many guests and no real host. It's crowded, noisy, and confusing — with laughter nowhere in sight. Instead of a comedy, it ends up being a parody of its own genre.

Final Verdict:
Looking for real laughs? Skip it.
Just killing time? Go ahead — once.