Sanjay Dutt Joins the Cast of Housefull 5

Actor Sanjay Dutt has been announced as the latest addition to the cast of the comedy franchise 'Housefull 5'. He joins Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh in the film directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The movie is set for release next year.

Actor Sanjay Dutt has become the latest addition to the upcoming fifth installment of the comedy franchise 'Housefull', the makers announced on Saturday.

Dutt joins previously announced cast members Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh in the highly anticipated sequel.

Tarun Mansukhani, known for films like 'Dostana' and 'Drive', is set to direct 'Housefull 5'. Sajid Nadiadwala is producing the movie through Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

The production banner shared the news of Dutt's casting on its official social media page, writing, '#NGEFamily is thrilled to announce @duttsanjay is joining the #Housefull5 family! Looking forward to another exciting journey filled with madness #SajidNadiadwala's #Housefull5 Directed by @Tarunmansukhani @akshaykumar @Riteishd @juniorbachchan @WardaNadiadwala.'

The 'Housefull' franchise began in 2010 and has since released three sequels — 'Housefull 2' (2012), 'Housefull 3' (2016), and 'Housefull 4' (2019). 'Housefull 5', officially announced in June 2023, is expected to hit screens next year.

Dutt's last appearance on the big screen was in the 2023 Tamil action film 'Leo', starring Vijay.

(With inputs from agencies.)