Post the success of yet another instalment in 2016,
the producer of the franchise, Sajid Nadiadwala decided to take it
forward the franchise of Housefull with
a fourth instalment. Making the announcement this year, he also stated that
while the franchise regular Akshay Kumar will be retained, the film
will be directed by Sajid Khan who directed the first and second film of Housefull.
And now we hear that Farhad Samji, of the director
duo Sajid-Farhad who directed Housefull
3, will be a part of the fourth instalment. It is a known fact that
Sajid and Farhad decided to amicably part ways recently and Farhad has now
reportedly landed an offer for being a part of the film. Although no one has
divulged details on the same, according to recent reports, it is being said
that Farhad has been asked to write the screenplay and dialogues of the film.
Talking about the concept of Housefull 4, when Sajid Nadiadwala
decided to make an announcement it was also reported that the film will be
based on the idea of reincarnation. Although a lot wasn’t revealed then, it is
being said that this comic caper will be set in two different eras – one
in Baahubali style
and the other as the modern era. It has also been learnt that Sajid has plans
to mount a huge set to represent the Baahubali era.
As for the film itself, Housefull 4 is expected to
release in Diwali 2019. However, the details of the rest of the cast besides
Akshay Kumar are being kept under wraps. In November, Sajid Nadiadwala had
stated that he intends to bring the entire cast of Housefull since its inception in 2010 in its fourth
instalment.