Cast: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, Johnny Lever Crew:  Written by Farhad Samji, Tarun Mansukhani, Sajid Nadiadwala Music by Yo Yo Honey Singh, White Noise Collectives, Tanishk Bagchi, Kratex, Julius Packiam Editing by Rameshwar S. Bhagat Cinematography by V. Manikandan Directed by Tarun Mansukhani Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Warda Nadiadwala, Firuzi Khan Housefull franchise has been one of the most consistent entertainers for Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh. With different directors and actors, they could gel within and deliver box office hits. While the quality of films has been on a decline from the first to till date, still, they are people who would walking into a theatre to watch Housefull film. So, let's discuss about Housefull 5 released in A and B versions, with two climaxes, in detail.  Plot:  Papa Ranjeet (Ranjith) leaves a will that he has a son named Jolly and his property should be given to him. The next-in-line heir and Board Member Dev (Fardeen Khan) sends out detectives to find Jolly and bring him to the luxury boat. Jalabuddin (Riteish Deshmukh) walks in with Zara (Sonam Bajwa) and claims to be Jolly. Jalbhushan (Abhishek Bachchan) walks in as Jolly 2 with Sasikala (Jacqueline Fernandez) as his wife. Finally, Julius (Akshay Kumar) walks in as Jolly 3 with his wife Kaanchi (Nargis Dutt). Confused Dev orders a DNA test of all three. But the doctor gets murdered.  Close relatives and board members Bedi (Dino Morea), Shiraz (Shreyas Talpade) and Maya (Chitrangada Singh) along with Lawyer Lucy (Soundarya Sharma) fall under suspicion. Cook Aakhri Pasta (Chunky Panday) and security officer Batuk Patel (Jonny Lever) are always fighting while Captain Sameer (Nikitin Dheer) looks suspicious. But all three Jollys interchange their wives and are connected with doctor's murder. To investigate who is the killer police officers Baba (Jackie Shroff) and Bhiddu (Sanjay Dutt) arrive on the ship while their head officer Dhagdu (Nana Patekar)  Analysis:  The makers have always tried to fill up the Housefull franchise films with huge ensemble casts bringing in different stars under one roof. But the main plot has been thick in first two while next two just tried to go bizarre with comic gimmicks. In 5th installment, they have brought in Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Fardeen Khan, Dino Morea, Chitrangada Singh but none of them have any character to really talk about.  Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Akshay Kumar everyone tried to do over action with the written material but nothing really lands. Each comical punch tries to go excruciatingly below the belt and then even more weird and bizarre just for the sake of it. In every punchline, established joke, you can see how each one tried hard to make it feel comical. Below the belt jokes does bring some chuckles but none of them have any substantial set up or pay off.  It feels like makers are exhausted off any new ideas to bring in something fresh to this franchise or ensemble comedy. Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff have been given such loose material that we get annoyed rather than excited by their presence. Even more problematic are the characters written to ladies. Each one is asked to show off their skin even more even in unnecessary scenes. Its like they have been hired to showcase something - if not acting skills, then some skin at least.  Housefull as a franchise itself always boasted off being over-the-top and silly with weird jokes but never it tried to be clever. Still, the punchlines need set up, the hilarious stretches need structure and the unique fun line or reaction or expression needs the character to be established in similar fashion. Housefull till 3 did try to imbibe some sort of structure but now, they seem to be throwing stones at low hanging fruits and failing at even that too.  A clever and in-form director might have been able to use Knives Out kind of a premise better with silliness being limited to one or two characters or some sort of emotion being induced in some characters. Even sans emotion, the laughter riot would have worked had the makers did not seem desperate asking "laugh ... laugh" rather than genuinely evoking such a reaction with their silly and clever antics. Doesn't have even one redeeming quality rather than being a random assemble of ensemble cast, old jokes, rehashes and predictable ones at that.  Bottomline:  Housefull 5 tries too hard that you feel sympathy for all the ensemble cast who are there are a paycheck than you care for the characters or the story or even the non-existent comedy.  Rating: 2/5  Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed in this review are personal views/opinions shared by the writer and organisation does not hold a liability to them. Viewers' doiscretion is advised. 

Hari Hara Veera Mallu starring Power Star Pawan Kalyan, Niddhi Agerwal and directed by Krish, Jyothi Krisna has been going through production hell and its release has been postponed from a long time. Due to Pawan Kalyan's tight schedules as Deputy Chief Minister, the movie makers had to wait for two years to complete handful days of shoot.  Still, they have been trying to work fast and release but the movie has been postponed again from 12th June to a new date. They did not announce the date yet but the makers have also stated that rumours about not finding buyers need not believed and they will soon announce new date and quickly turn the negative to positive buzz.  Hari Hara Veera Mallu continues to be one of the most eagerly awaited cinematic spectacles across the globe. With growing speculation about the film’s release, the makers have issued an official statement: With heartfelt gratitude, we thank all the fans, well-wishers, and cinema lovers who have stood by Hari Hara Veera Mallu with unwavering patience and belief. Despite relentless efforts to meet the previously announced release date of June 12th, we must inform you that the film will not be hitting theatres as scheduled. This decision, though difficult, was necessary. Powerstar Pawan Kalyan Garu’s legacy deserves nothing short of cinematic brilliance, and every frame of this magnum opus must reflect that. We ask for just a little more time, the reward will be worth the wait.”* As the buzz grows, we are also aware of the wave of digital chatter and misinformation circulating across social media. Many are writing, speculating, assuming things and we kindly urge everyone not to believe or spread any unverified news. Please wait for updates only through our official handles. Until then, no single claim or rumor should be taken as truth. This film has been a monumental journey - a gigantic entertainer crafted by hundreds of artists, technicians, and dreamers working round the clock to create something truly timeless. While this delay may momentarily test our patience, it also signals that something far greater is taking shape. The team is racing ahead in post-production to ensure every visual amazes, every sound resonates, and every scene leaves a mark. We're thrilled to share that the grand, visual and powerful theatrical trailer of #HariHaraVeeraMallu is on its way! Along with the trailer, we'll also be unveiling the new release date, so stay tuned for the big announcement! The anticipation is building, and we can't wait to share this spectacular preview with you. Get ready to be blown away! Directed by AM Jyothi Krishna and Krish Jagarlamudi and music by Oscar-winner M. M. Keeravani, the film is set to become a massive musical and visual storm. Cinematography by Gnana Shekar V. S. and Manoj Paramahamsa, along with editing by Praveen K. L., is shaping this into a grand theatrical experience. Presented by A. M. Rathnam and Produced by A. Dayakar Rao under Mega Surya Production, this magnum opus is being made on an epic scale for the fans, and for cinema itself. We sincerely appreciate your continued support, love, and patience. The storm is coming very soon!! History will roar through theatres.