Director Rohit Shetty has officially announced Golmaal 5, and fans are already excited. On March 14, 2026, the filmmaker shared a fun announcement video on his birthday. The clip confirmed that shooting for the film has started. This marks the return of one of Bollywood’s most loved comedy franchises after a long gap.
The teaser brings back the familiar gang that audiences have enjoyed for nearly two decades. Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu and Tusshar Kapoor are seen together again. Their reunion in the video created instant nostalgia and made fans eager for the new film.
One of the biggest surprises in the teaser is the return of Sharman Joshi. He played the original Laxman in Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), but was missing from the later parts. In the announcement video, the group is seen welcoming him back, and fans were happy to see him return to the franchise.
Another moment that caught everyone’s attention was Akshay Kumar’s entry. His appearance in Golmaal 5 is being called a big surprise. In the teaser, he is seen in a new look with a bald head, black kurta-pyjama, and dark sunglasses. This different style has made fans curious about his role in the film.
The teaser also has a funny moment when Ajay Devgn jokes that Akshay “never leaves any franchise”. The two actors hug after the line. Reports say Akshay Kumar may have a special role in the film and could even play a rival or antagonist.
Golmaal 5: Fans Ask About Kareena Kapoor, React To Ajay Devgn’s Look
Soon after the video was released, fans started sharing reactions online. Many viewers were happy to see Sharman Joshi back. At the same time, several people asked if Kareena Kapoor would also return to the franchise. Some users also talked about Ajay Devgn’s appearance and wondered why his face looked different.
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Read some user reactions on Reddit below:
“I’m actually quite excited seeing Sharman. I hope they keep the script grounded and real.”
“More excited for Sharman than Akki.”
“Ajay looks so stiff, other actors are amazing and with Akshay he can do great comedy if the script is great he is already good at physical comedy.”
“Has Ajay gotten Botox?? His face looks different.”
“Ajay ke face hi pura alag raha botox ki wajah se.”
“Ajay Devgn with his botox.”
“I was gonna say something negative but then Akki came. The film looks good. Also Ajay with so much botox looks bad.”
“More than Akshay , seeing Sharman hyped me up.”
“Are they getting back Kareena? They should, she was really good in the older parts.”
“Someone bring kareena too”
“Kareena ko wapis lao.”
“Hope they bring Kareena back. Mithun as well.”
“Akshay Kumar’s giving Ranveer Singh vibes in this video haha.”
“I swear I was praying for sharman to come back, I’m so happy that Akshay is also here.”
“I hope they don’t make a khichdi with Sharman back and Akshay’s addition.”
“Akshay would make up for Ajay’s lack of energy.”
Rohit Shetty Promises Biggest Golmaal Film Yet
The announcement ends with the classic Golmaal theme music and a message from Rohit Shetty. He thanked fans for supporting the franchise for almost 20 years. He also promised that the fifth film will be bigger, louder, and more entertaining than the previous parts.
The Golmaal series started in 2006 and became one of Bollywood’s most successful comedy franchises. Films like Golmaal Returns, Golmaal 3, and Golmaal Again did very well at the box office. The last film, released in 2017, was among the highest-grossing Indian films of that year.
