Overview
- Shetty marked his birthday by posting a behind‑the‑scenes announcement, confirming that filming on the fifth Golmaal film has begun.
- Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu and Tusshar Kapoor return, with original cast member Sharman Joshi rejoining after nearly two decades.
- Akshay Kumar publicly confirmed he is joining the ensemble and appears in the video in a striking bald look.
- Trade outlets report he could play the antagonist and has allotted about 18 days to shoot, which has not been confirmed by the makers.
- Shetty’s official team denied claims that Golmaal 5 is inspired by Do Aur Do Paanch and cautioned against unverified reports.