Bollywood’s long running comedy series chaos is preparing for its fifth installment with casting development that has garnered notable industry attention. According to an exclusive report of Variety IndiaThe actor has joined Akshay Kumar’s group breakup 5He is set to portray the main antagonist opposite Ajay Devgan’s character in the film.
Akshay Kumar to play villain in Ajay Devgan’s Golmaal 5: Report
chaos The franchise, directed by Rohit Shetty and first launched in 2006 Golmaal: Fun Unlimitedhas built its reputation on high-energy humor and a strong ensemble cast. The new installment is said to expand on that formula by incorporating fantasy elements and a more pronounced antagonist arc, while still preserving the playful tone that defines the series.
Akshay Kumar’s involvement is an important addition to this franchise. Known for his work in many successful comedy series including Foul play, housefulAnd WelcomeAkshay will reportedly play a negative role which will be different from the usual comic conflicts chaos Universe. This will be his second consecutive innings as an antagonist, after the role of Priyadarshan beastWhere she acted with Saif Ali Khan.
Ajay Devgan is continuously anchoring chaos Leading a familiar group of actors. Seasoned comedians Johnny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Mukesh Tiwari and Ashwini Kalsekar along with regular cast members like Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade and Kunal Kemmu are expected to return. There is also speculation that Sharman Joshi may reprise his role, although Kareena Kapoor Khan’s participation has not been confirmed yet.
production for breakup 5 It is scheduled to begin production in Mumbai’s Film City by the end of February 2026, with a theatrical release targeted for early 2027. The film will come as the franchise celebrates two decades of its inception, and will mark the sixth collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgan, after projects like Woman having her husband alive (1994), khaki (2004), human being (2005), Suryavanshi (2021) and Singham Again (2024).
At the time of report, the makers had not officially confirmed Akshay Kumar’s casting, with some details pending formal announcements.
