# Golmaal 5 gets January 8 2027 release date

2026-09-19T08:21:42+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 5 independent outlets

Rohit Shetty has announced that Golmaal 5 will release in theatres on January 8, 2027. The director shared a motion poster on Instagram featuring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu, Shreyas Talpade and Sharman Joshi. Hindustan Times reports that Akshay Kumar is also joining the cast for the first time, possibly as an antagonist. The film is produced by Rohit Shetty Picturez in association with T-Series. The shoot began in Ooty in April 2026 and dialogue portions were completed by August. The franchise first launched in 2006 with Golmaal: Fun Unlimited. Bollywood Hungama reports the January 8 date was chosen to capitalise on the Makar Sankranti holiday in Gujarat on January 14, which is expected to boost the second week.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All six sources report the same release date and cast reunion, making this a straight-forward entertainment announcement. Bollywood Hungama adds the Gujarat release strategy, while Hindustan Times highlights Akshay Kumar's casting. The coverage is uniform and promotional, with no critical or political framing. The key commercial question is whether the January 8 release window will match the Diwali openings of previous Golmaal films. The film's box office performance in Gujarat will be the early indicator.

## Coverage

- bollywoodhungama.com (neutral report) <https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rohit-shetty-confirms-golmaal-5-cast-reveals-release-date-with-a-whistle-worthy-motion-poster/>
  Adds trade analysis on Gujarat release strategy
- indiatvnews.com (neutral report) <https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/golmaal-5-gets-release-date-rohit-shetty-ajay-devgn-and-team-promise-new-year-madness-2026-09-19-1054687>
  Brief factual announcement without extra analysis
- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/golmaal-5-release-date-january-2027-rohit-shetty-announces-when-ajay-devgn-akshay-kumar-comedy-will-hit-the-theatres-101789799506697.html>
  Reports date and adds Akshay Kumar casting detail
- 123telugu.com (neutral report) <https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/golmaal-5-fifth-chapter-of-the-biggest-comedy-franchise-gets-a-release-date-prp.html>
  Reports date with cast list and release context
- cinemaexpress.com (neutral report) <https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Sep/19/ajay-devgn-rohit-shettys-golmaal-5-gets-release-date-first-poster-out>
  Reports date and poster with series description
- bollywoodhungama.com (neutral report) <https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-golmaal-5-release-strategy-decoded-the-big-gujarat-factor-behind-rohit-shettys-january-8-date/>
  Adds trade analysis on Gujarat release strategy

Tags: Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Golmaal 5, Rohit Shetty, T-Series
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