Housefull 5B Ending Explained: Chaos, DNA Confusion, And The Real Killer Revealed!

Get ready for a full-on laughter ride with a murder twist because Housefull 5Bis not your typical comedy flick.

Released on June 6, 2025, this big-budget Bollywood bonanza brings together an ensemble cast, a luxury cruise, identity confusion, and a murder mystery — all wrapped in the trademark Housefull madness.

If you’ve already watched the film and are still wondering what exactly happened on that cruise and who the actual killer was, we’ve got you covered.

Two Films, Two Realities: Housefull 5A vs 5B

For the first time in the franchise,Housefull 5was released intwo versions — 5A and 5B.

Both feature the same cast but withdifferent plot twists and climaxes.

Here, we’re diving deep into theHousefull 5B storyline and its final reveal.

Also Read: Housefull 5A Ending Explained: Who’s The Real Killer And What Went Down On The Cruise?

The Premise: Ranjeet’s Death and the Inheritance Game

The story begins withRanjeet Dobriyal, a billionaire with a net worth of£69 billion, who dies peacefully just one day before his grand 100th birthday bash.

But his death is kept a secret by his stepsonDev(played byFardeen Khan) to ensure the extravagant celebration isn’t ruined.

Things go haywire when ahologram of Ranjeetsuddenly appears and announces that his entire fortune will be passed down — but only to hisfirst-born son (Jolly)from his first wife.

And that’s when the real comedy of errors begins.

The Jolly Chaos: Who’s the Real Heir?

Enter the three Jollys:

• Jalabuddin aka Jolly 1(Riteish Deshmukh)
• Jalbhushan aka Jolly 2(Abhishek Bachchan)
• Julius aka Jolly 3(Akshay Kumar)

All three men claim to be Ranjeet’s rightful heir. The problem?

None of them are actually his son— but the fortune is too tempting to walk away from.

Dev, wanting to get to the bottom of things, organizes aDNA test on a luxury cruise, and all three Jollys agree to participate — even though they know the truth about themselves.

Party, Drinks… and a Foggy Morning

While the DNA samples are collected, adeck partysets the scene for the next twist.

In classicHousefullstyle,Aakhri Pasta(Chunky Panday) tries to spikeBatuk Patel’s(Johnny Lever) drink, but instead, all three Jollys accidentally drink the spiked beverages.

Result? Theywake up with no memoryof the previous night.

But while they were out cold, things got a lot more serious than just drunk dancing and karaoke.

Murder on the Cruise: Who Killed the Doctor?

It turns out thatMaya(played by Chitrangda Singh), who is part of Ranjeet’s team, had been secretly trying totamper with the DNA samples.

She was hoping to manipulate the results in her favor and grab the inheritance herself.

But she getscaught in the act by Dr. Amar Joshi, the man in charge of the test.

Panicking, Maya shovespeanut butter biscuitsinto his mouth, knowing he has asevere allergy.

Before things go south,Jolly 3 (Akshay Kumar)rushes in and manages tosave the doctor with an injection.

Just when you think the crisis is averted — boom!

Maya stabs the doctoronce Jolly 3 leaves, finishing what she started.

But little does she know,Captain Sameer (Nikitin Dheer)saw everything.

Twists, Suspects, and Investigation Begins

As expected, chaos breaks out on the cruise. With the doctor’s death, suspicion falls on:

• The three Jollys
• Their respective partners (played by Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri)
• Dev and other members from Ranjeet’s circle
• Even the captain, Sameer himself

Enter the unlikely police duo —Bhidu(Sanjay Dutt) andBaba(Jackie Shroff).

These ex-cops take charge of the case and start grilling everyone on board.

Meanwhile,Sameer, despite being a witness, doesn’t reveal what he saw immediately.

He’s too scared, worried that he himself is also a suspect due to his past and presence at the scene.

The Big Reveal: Maya’s Motive and Final Blow

As things spiral, it’s revealed thatMaya wasn’t working alone.

She eventuallyteams up with Jolly 2(Abhishek Bachchan) in a final attempt toeliminate Captain Sameer, fearing he’d spill the truth.

But by now, all pieces fall into place.

Maya is exposed as the real murderer.

Her reason? A desperate need torepay massive debts— and the billionaire’s empire seemed like a golden ticket.

Final Verdict: A Housefull Ending With a Killer Twist

Housefull 5Btakes the franchise’s signature over-the-top comedy and gives it a thrilling twist with a murder mystery layered over mistaken identities and inheritance greed.

WithAkshay Kumar,Riteish Deshmukh,Abhishek Bachchan, and others delivering peak performances, this version addsmore drama, suspense, and payoffthan expected from a usual comedy.

So if you love chaos on cruises, laugh-out-loud moments, and a who-done-it puzzle with a Bollywood flair —Housefull 5Bmight just be the film for you.

Lead Image: NGE Movies, Mint

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