Fans of Akshay Kumar were left stunned when the teaser of Housefull 5 was unexpectedly removed from YouTube due to a copyright issue. The teaser, which premiered on April 30 via Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment’s official channel, was taken down on May 9. A message on the video page now reads, “The video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Mofusion Studios.” No official clarification has been issued yet by the production team or Akshay Kumar himself.
Who Is Mofusion Studios?
According to Hindustan Times, Mofusion Studios is an Indian record label known for producing music for artists like Diljit Dosanjh and Jasmine Sandlas. While the specifics behind the copyright claim remain unknown, the teaser remains live on Akshay Kumar’s other social media platforms.
What the Teaser Revealed
The teaser opened with a vibrant cruise party that quickly took a dark turn with a sudden murder, setting up the chaotic comedy that fans of the Housefull franchise have come to love. The film promises high-voltage fun with an ensemble cast, arguably the franchise’s biggest yet, featuring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, and more.
Release and Direction
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 6, 2025. The comedy franchise, which began in 2010, has evolved under different directors but retained its slapstick style and massive cast ensembles.
Akshay’s Current Projects
Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar is riding high on the success of Kesari Chapter 2, co-starring Ananya Panday and R. Madhavan. The period courtroom drama set during the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre is earning both critical and commercial acclaim.