The most of the popular comedy franchise Golmaal is once again returning to the box office. Directed by Rohit Shetty Golmaal 5 is officially announced and its theatrical release date has also been locked. A lot of familiar faces like Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi, Tushar Kapoor, Kunal Khemu, Shreyas Talpade and Sharman Joshi will be seen once again. This time Akshay Kumar is also going to be a part of this franchise which has increased the excitement for the movie even more.

Golmaal 5 Release Date

Rohit Shetty has officially announced the release date of Golmaal 5 in September 2026. The is set to release on January 8, 2027. Along with the release date announcement makers also shared the motion poster where Golmaal gang was seen in its familiar comic avatar.

Rohit Shetty focused on laughter, fun, joy and family entertainment which is the basic identity of Golmaal franchise. Before the movie release date was reportedly circulated around December 2026 but makers cleared about those rumours and called it baseless.

Golmaal 5 Cast

Some popular actors are returning with their familiar characters in the movie.

  • Ajay Devgn as Gopal
  • Arshad Warsi as Madhav
  • Tusshar Kapoor as Lucky
  • Kunal Kemmu as Laxman
  • Shreyas Talpade
  • Sharman Joshi
  • Akshay Kumar

Sharman Joshi is making his comeback and it is a special one as he is joining the franchise again after being a part of the original Golmaal: Fun Unlimited.

Akshay Kumar Joins Golmaal Franchise

The biggest attraction of Golmaal 5 will be Akshay Kumar’s entry. Akshay is becoming the part of Golmaal universe for the first time. In March 2026 Akshay Kumar announced his entry through a video at Rohit Shetty’s birthday. His bald look raised the curiosity about his character. Ajay and Akshay have already worked in multiple films together, but in Golmaal 5 their collaboration in comedy space will be a fresh combination. Akshay Kumar’ exact character and role details has not been revealed by the makers yet but according to reports he might be seen as an antagonist in the movie.

Sharman Joshi Makes a Comeback

The return of Sharman Joshi in Golmaal 5 is a nostalgia moment for franchise fans. Sharman played the role of Laxman in Golmaal: Fun Unlimited released in 2006 and after that he was not seen in the other movies of this franchise. He is returning in the franchise after two decades. With his return the makers have highlighted the 20-year milestone of the franchise.

Rohit Shetty Returns as Director

Rohit Shetty is once again directing the Golmaal universe. The first movie of the Golmaal series was released in 2006 and after that:

  • Golmaal: Fun Unlimited — 2006
  • Golmaal Returns — 2008
  • Golmaal 3 — 2010
  • Golmaal Again — 2017
  • Golmaal 5 — 2027

20 Years of Golmaal

2026 is an important milestone for the franchise as they have completed their 20 years since the first movie released. Rohit Shetty said that Golmaal franchise changed his life and gave the credit to the franchise fans. Now with the fifth instalment the whole team is ready to entertain the audience once again.

Golmaal 5 Trailer

The official trailer of Golmaal 5 has not been released yet. The makers shared the motion poster/announcement material along with the release date. In the trailer we might get more information about the movie’s story, Akshay Kumar’s exact character, female cast and comedy setup that is why fans are waiting for the trailer.



When and Where to Watch Golmaal 5?

Golmaal 5 will be released worldwide on January 8, 2027. OTT release platform and streaming date has not been announced yet.

We will see a combination of nostalgia, returning characters and new faces. Akshay Kumar’s franchise debut and the return of Sharman Joshi are the major talking points of the movie.

After Drishyam- The Conclusion, Golmaal 5 will be the one fans will be looking forward to watching.