Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has released an official statement regarding the casting of 'Housefull 5', asking media houses to refrain from making premature announcements. The film, starring Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, is set to be released during Diwali in 2024. 'Housefull 5' is the first Indian franchise film to have five installments, with the first part released in 2010. The subsequent sequels were also successful, with different directors helming each film.