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Two decades of mayhem, merriment, and Bollywood madness, pure and simple – it is only becoming noisier. Rohit Shetty has simply set the internet ablaze with a teaser of Golmaal 5, and the single name that has taken the fans into an uncontrollable frenzy is Sharman Joshi, who is finally where he belongs.
The Teaser
Rohit Shetty posted a 50-second clip via Instagram that immediately flooded social media with nostalgia. The clip reproduces the famous car-chasing shot from Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, switching from the 2006 footage to the current images of Arshad Warsi and Sharman Joshi, shaking hands just as they did 20 years ago.
Sharman Returns
Sharman Joshi took part as Laxman in Golmaal: Fun Unlimited – a character so fond that it became the heart of the whole original film. In all the sequels, he was conspicuously absent. The only guarantee that caused fans to explode with pure bliss on the internet is his confirmed appearance in Golmaal 5 after almost 20 years had passed.
Akshay Joins
The announcement video was an outrageous revelation, even greater than the fact that Sharman Joshi was coming back. This is the first time Akshay Kumar is officially joining the Golmaal franchise. In the trailer, Ajay Devgn responded to Akshay in a funny manner by telling him that he would react to his entry by not chodhta kii franchise, and this statement received a thunderous reception by the fans on all platforms.
Birthday Announcement
Rohit Shetty decided on his own birthday (March 14, 2026) to announce Golmaal 5. Akshay Kumar posted the video on Instagram and said: The madness only multiplied and became even bigger during your birthday. I am looking forward to becoming a part of this mad family of Golmaal 5. May the mayhem commence. The internet rejoiced with a thump.
The Original
Golmaal: Fun Unlimited was a comedy, which opened on July 14, 2006, starring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, Tusshar Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Rimi Sen and was directed by Rohit Shetty and written by Neeraj Vora, collecting about 45 crore rupees at the Worldwide box office and giving the verdict of superhit, establishing one of the most successful comedy franchises in the history of Bollywood.
Franchise Legacy
The Golmaal franchise is now among the top ten highest-grossing film series ever in Bollywood history. Three successful sequels followed the original: Golmaal Returns in 2008, Golmaal 3 in 2010, and Golmaal Again in 2017, which, with their 100 percent box office hit rating, increased the fanbase of the franchise to gigantic proportions and a loyal fanbase.
The Cast
Golmaal 5 brings back the main franchise cast such as Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, and Kunal Kemmu. Sharman Joshi comes back as Laxman, and Akshay Kumar is a new addition. Sanjay Mishra, Vrajesh Hirjee, and Mukesh Tiwari, the regulars of all four films, are also reportedly returning to the cast.
Fan Reaction
Those comment boards of the posts by Shetty and Joshi were filled with emotion as soon as the teaser was released. Fans had stories about childhood memories, college movies, and the priceless joy that the original film had brought them. Sharman Joshi himself reacted on Instagram, calling the moment the Baap of all throwbacks, immediately becoming the most popular caption of the announcement.
What’s Next
With the filming officially announced to be underway, Golmaal 5 is carrying with it the star power of Rohit Shetty’s signature direction, a reunited original cast, the return of Sharman Joshi, and the electric Akshay Kumar debuting in the franchise. The wait is now the most thrilling wait in years, to a generation brought up in this comedy world.
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