Here is the breakdown of the rumor and the official denial.
The Rumor: "A Modern Retelling?" 🎥
The Claim: Reports from major outlets earlier this week suggested that Rohit Shetty had bought the rights to Do Aur Do Paanch and was planning to adapt it for Golmaal 5.
The Plot: The rumors claimed the film would feature two rival gangs (likely led by Ajay Devgn and the rumored new entrant Akshay Kumar) trying to kidnap/protect a child in a school setting, mirroring the 1980 plot.
The Denial: "Completely Untrue" 🚫
Taking a serious stance, Rohit Shetty Picturez released an official statement yesterday (Monday, Feb 9):
The Quote: "We wish to issue a strict clarification... reports claiming that Golmaal 5 is inspired by or based on the film 'Do Aur Do Paanch' are factually incorrect, misleading and completely untrue."
Legal Warning: The team went a step further, warning media houses that strict legal action would be taken against those circulating unverified information about the project.
What We Actually Know About Golmaal 5
Cast: The film will bring back the original gang—Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu, and Shreyas Talpade.
New Entry: Strong buzz (though not officially confirmed in the statement) suggests Akshay Kumar will be joining the universe, potentially as a villain or a rival cop.
Timeline: Filming is scheduled to begin in March 2026.
SantaBanta Verdict: It seems the "Golmaal" this time was just in the news reports! While a Do Aur Do Paanch remake with Ajay and Akshay sounded exciting, Rohit Shetty wants us to know that Golmaal 5 will be an original story.
