Golmaal 5 Release Date: Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar Film Arrives in January 2027; New Poster Revealed

The Golmaal franchise is officially returning to cinemas in the first week of 2027. Rohit Shetty has announced that Golmaal 5 will release theatrically on January 8, 2027, bringing Ajay Devgn and several familiar members of the franchise back for another comedy adventure.

The release-date announcement arrived with a new poster featuring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Kunal Kemmu, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor and Sharman Joshi. Interestingly, Akshay Kumar who is officially part of the cast is not seen in the newly released poster.

Rohit Shetty accompanied the announcement with a message centred on “laughter, fun, joy, happiness and family,” confirming the tone the filmmaker wants associated with the fifth instalment.

Golmaal 5 Gets a January 8, 2027 Release Date

Rohit Shetty announced the theatrical release date on September 19 through his social-media channels.

Golmaal 5 will arrive in cinemas on January 8, 2027.

The announcement marks the franchise's return to the big screen after nearly a decade. The previous instalment, Golmaal Again, was released in 2017.

The new film is directed by Rohit Shetty and continues the ensemble-driven format that has been central to the franchise since its beginning.

The January release also positions Golmaal 5 as one of the major Hindi theatrical releases scheduled to open the new year.

The New Poster Brings the Original Gang Back Together

The newly unveiled poster leans heavily into the visual identity associated with the franchise.

Ajay Devgn is positioned at the front while Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu and Sharman Joshi are shown together in the chaotic ensemble setup.

The image deliberately plays on the exaggerated physical comedy that has become part of the Golmaal brand.

Sharman Joshi's presence is particularly notable. He appeared in the original Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, released in 2006, but did not return for the subsequent instalments. His return gives the fifth film a connection to the franchise's earliest chapter.

Akshay Kumar Is Part of Golmaal 5 but Missing From the New Poster

There is an important distinction between the film's official cast and the people visible in the latest poster.

Rohit Shetty Picturez's official production video for Golmaal 5 lists:

• Ajay Devgn

• Akshay Kumar

• Arshad Warsi

• Kunal Kemmu

• Shreyas Talpade

• Tusshar Kapoor

• Sharman Joshi

as the film's star cast.

However, Akshay Kumar does not appear in the newly released group poster.

That omission is worth noting because Akshay's involvement represents one of the biggest additions to the franchise. Rather than assuming a reason for his absence from the poster, it is more accurate to simply state that the first-look artwork released with the date announcement focuses on the returning Golmaal ensemble.

His character, screen time and precise role in the story have not been fully detailed in the material released so far.

Rohit Shetty Has Already Started the Film's Production

Golmaal 5 is not merely a release-date announcement. Production has already been underway.

Rohit Shetty Picturez released an official “Golmaal 5 Shoot Begins” video in March 2026. The production video confirmed the principal cast and identified Rohit Shetty as the director.

Later reporting indicated that the film had been shooting through 2026, including a schedule in Ooty. Film began in April and that dialogue portions had been completed by August, with songs still part of the remaining production work at that stage.

This makes the latest announcement different from an early project reveal: the fifth Golmaal is already well into production and now has a fixed theatrical date.

What Makes Sharman Joshi's Return Significant?

Among the returning actors, Sharman Joshi's comeback to the franchise stands out.

Joshi played Laxman in the first Golmaal film, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, which was released in 2006. He did not feature in the second, third or fourth instalments.

His presence in Golmaal 5 therefore reconnects the new film with the original ensemble after an absence of almost two decades.

The film now has actors associated with different phases of the franchise sharing the same cast.

Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade and Kunal Kemmu have been part of the later Golmaal identity, while Sharman's return brings back a performer from the original 2006 line-up.

The Golmaal Franchise Is Returning After Nearly a Decade

The first Golmaal arrived in 2006, followed by Golmaal Returns in 2008, Golmaal 3 in 2010 and Golmaal Again in 2017.

The fourth film became a major commercial release, and the franchise subsequently remained one of Rohit Shetty's most recognisable comedy properties.

The long gap since Golmaal Again means the fifth film arrives with a cast that is familiar to audiences but with a new release window and a new addition in Akshay Kumar.

The return also comes at a time when established Bollywood franchises continue to be an important part of theatrical programming, particularly for films built around recognisable characters and ensemble casts.

What Has Been Confirmed About the Story?

At this stage, the makers have revealed considerably more about the cast and release than about the actual plot.

The official production material confirms the principal ensemble and Rohit Shetty's direction, while the latest announcement establishes the January 8, 2027 theatrical date.

A detailed official synopsis explaining the new storyline has not been prominently released with the date announcement.

That means descriptions of specific character arcs, villains or plot twists should be treated cautiously until the production team releases further information.

The Celebrity Hour Take

The biggest development surrounding Golmaal 5 is not simply the release date. It is the combination of franchise continuity and a significant new addition.

Rohit Shetty is bringing back the visual and comedic identity associated with the earlier films, while adding Akshay Kumar to an ensemble led by Ajay Devgn.

At the same time, Sharman Joshi's return creates a direct link to the 2006 original.

The new poster reinforces that nostalgia by putting the familiar group at the centre of the announcement. Yet Akshay Kumar's absence from the artwork leaves one obvious question open: how exactly will the new actor fit into the established Golmaal universe?

The answer will likely come through the film's promotional campaign, character material and eventual trailer rather than the release-date poster alone.

For now, the confirmed picture is straightforward: Golmaal 5 is in production, Rohit Shetty is directing it, the core ensemble is returning, Akshay Kumar is officially part of the cast, and the film is scheduled to reach cinemas on January 8, 2027.

Sources & Verification

This report was independently prepared using Rohit Shetty Picturez's official production video as a primary source for the film's director and announced cast. The September 19 release-date and poster announcement was cross-checked against reporting by established outlets Filmfare and Cinema Express.

The article distinguishes between the confirmed cast and the actors visible in the latest poster. Akshay Kumar's inclusion in the film is confirmed by the official production material, while his absence from the newly released poster is treated only as an observable detail. No explanation for that absence has been presented as fact.