Here is everything you need to know about this blockbuster addition.
The Role: "Darker & Crazier" 😈
The Villain: Akshay will play a "formidable" baddie, marking a rare negative turn for the superstar (reminiscent of his roles in Ajnabee and 2.0).
The Twist: While the film is a comedy, reports suggest the character will have a "fantasy" element, steering the franchise away from its usual prank-based humor into a more surreal zone.
The Clash: This sets up an epic face-off between Ajay Devgn (Gopal) and Akshay, who last battled it out in Khakee (2004) before teaming up for the Cop Universe.
Kareena Kapoor Khan Returns? 💄
The good news doesn't stop with Akshay.
The rumor: Strong reports from Bollywood Hungama indicate that Kareena Kapoor Khan is also confirmed to return to the franchise after 16 years (since Golmaal 3).
The Gang: The OG squad—Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, and Kunal Kemmu—are all locked to return.
Production Updates 🎬 Shooting: The film is scheduled to go on floors by the end of February 2026 at Film City, Mumbai.
Release Date: The makers are eyeing an Early 2027 theatrical release to mark the 20th anniversary of the franchise.
SantaBanta Verdict: Rohit Shetty has pulled off the impossible. Akshay Kumar as the villain in a comedy franchise? Take our money already! The thought of seeing the "Crazies" (Gopal, Madhav, Lucky) trying to fight the "Khiladi" is pure box office gold.
