Housefull 5 Trailer Review: Jolly Chaos Of Comedy!

If you thought the Housefull franchise had run out of steam, the fifth installment is here to prove you wrong.

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The trailer of Housefull 5 sets sail on a wild comedy adventure aboard a luxury cruise ship.

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And that’s not all — three men named Jolly, played by Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh, claim to be the rightful heir.

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What follows is a tornado of mistaken identities, classic slapstick moments, and laugh-out-loud confusion.

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The franchise’s signature madness gets a new spin with a whodunit twist that feels refreshingly absurd.

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Akshay Kumar once again takes charge as the comic anchor of the series.

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His monkey fight sequence is absolutely ridiculous, in the best way possible.

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Together, the trio’s comic chemistry gives the film its chaotic backbone.

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Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, and Sonam Bajwa are not just here for glamour.

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Just when you think it can’t get more bonkers, Jaggu Dada’s “Chhoti Bacchi Ho Kya?” moment hits.

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And if the trailer is any indication, Housefull 5 might just be a wild comedy win.

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