Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has officially cleared the air regarding his highly anticipated comedy sequel, Golmaal 5. Following a wave of viral reports suggesting that the fifth installment would be a modern-day remake of the 1980 classic Do Aur Do Paanch, the director’s production house has issued a stern denial, labeling the claims as completely baseless.
Official Statement from Rohit Shetty Picturez
The speculation began earlier this week when several media outlets reported that Shetty was planning to “re-envision” the iconic Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor starrer within the Golmaal universe. The reports even suggested that the film would feature a “Tom and Jerry” style rivalry between lead actors.
However, Rohit Shetty Picturez released an official statement on Monday to put these rumors to rest “We wish to issue a strict clarification regarding certain news reports currently circulating… claiming that Golmaal 5 is inspired by or based on the film ‘Do Aur Do Paanch’. We categorically state that these reports are factually incorrect, misleading, and completely untrue.”
The production house further urged media platforms to refrain from circulating unverified information and warned of potential legal action against those spreading false news.
What We Know About Golmaal 5 So Far
While the connection to the 1980s classic has been denied, excitement for the film remains at an all-time high.
Here is a breakdown of the confirmed and rumored details Production Timeline: Filming is expected to begin in March 2026. The Cast: The “OG” gang—Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu, and Shreyas Talpade—is set to return. Reports also suggest Akshay Kumar may join the cast in a pivotal role, potentially as an antagonist.
Release Window: Fans can expect the film to hit theaters sometime in 2027. The Genre: While the plot is being kept under wraps, early reports from late 2025 hinted at a “fantasy-comedy” twist, though this has yet to be officially confirmed by the director.
A Legacy of Comedy
The Golmaal franchise, which began in 2006 with Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, has become one of the most successful series in Indian cinema. Rohit Shetty has a history of drawing inspiration from vintage hits—such as Golmaal Returns (inspired by Aaj Ki Taza Khabar) and Bol Bachchan (inspired by the 1979 Golmaal)—which likely fueled the recent rumors regarding Do Aur Do Paanch. To know such latest updates tuned tellyboosters.com Thank you!
