Revealed: Akshay Kumar Plays A Bald Villain In Golmaal 5 Hidden Treasure Hunt!

Everything We Know About Akshay Kumar’s Role And The Plot Of Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 5

Forget the casting news you’ve already seen; the real shocker is what Akshay Kumar is actually doing in Golmaal 5. A hidden treasure, a bald tantrik, and a legendary rivalry—here is the plot leak you weren’t supposed to find.

Mumbai woke up to a cinematic earthquake this Saturday, March 14, 2026, and no, it wasn’t just about Rohit Shetty’s 52nd birthday celebrations.

While the industry was busy sending bouquets to the director’s Juhu residence, Shetty was busy breaking the Indian internet with a video that essentially says: The Khiladi has arrived. We all knew Golmaal 5 was coming, but seeing Akshay Kumar walk into that frame with a clean-shaven head and a black lungi changed the entire vibe of the franchise.

This isn’t just a guest appearance or a friendly nod between two superstars. Akshay Kumar is officially joining the madness, and the details emerging from the sets at Film City suggest he is the literal centre of the storm.

The video shows him sharing a very warm, albeit chaotic, series of hugs with Ajay Devgn, but don’t let that brotherhood fool you. The script reportedly has them at each other’s throats in a way we haven’t seen in decades.

Golmaal 5 Shoot Begins | Rohit Shetty | Ajay Devgn | Akshay Kumar | Rohit Shetty Picturez

A Treasure Hunt Laced With Madness

The biggest question on everyone’s mind isn’t just who is in the movie, but what the hell is happening with the story? Early reports suggest that Rohit Shetty is pivoting away from the ghost-hunting theme of the previous instalment and moving toward a high-stakes, slapstick heist.

According to Bollywood Insiders, the core plot of Golmaal 5 revolves around a massive hidden treasure that the entire gang is desperately trying to find.

Imagine the classic Golmaal chaos—the misunderstandings, the flying cars, the broken fingers—but this time, there is a prize at the end of the tunnel. This isn’t just about Gopal and Madhav fighting over a house anymore; it is a frantic, city-wide scramble for an elusive jackpot.

According to Pinkvilla, the production team was extremely clear that Akshay’s entry had to be more than just a marketing gimmick. He isn’t playing “Akshay Kumar” or a cop from the Singham universe.

Instead, he is stepping into a role that is being described as a “dynamic antagonist” with a twist. Think less 2.0 villain and more Hera Pheri level of comedic greed.

The Bald Tantrik? Decoding The New Look

The internet is currently losing its mind over Akshay’s bald avatar. In the BTS clip, he’s seen in a black kurta-pyjama, dark sunglasses, and a heavy rudraksha garland. This isn’t just a fashion choice.

Rumours from the set suggest that Akshay’s character might be posing as a fake Godman or a Tantrik who holds the key to the hidden treasure.

According to a report by The Times of India, Akshay has allotted exactly 18 days for his shoot. That is a significant chunk of time for a “pivotal role,” suggesting he is the primary catalyst for the movie’s conflict. The dynamic between Akshay and Ajay is being described as a “Tom & Jerry” rivalry. They aren’t enemies in the dark, gritty sense; they are two alphas trying to outsmart each other for the same bag of gold.

The industry reality right now is a bit of a gamble. We are seeing a massive trend where “more is more.”

Every big director is trying to build a multiverse or pack 10 stars into one frame to guarantee a box office opening. But will the audience actually care about the treasure hunt if the jokes don’t land?

Rohit Shetty is coming off a period of intense personal stress following the firing incident at his home last month, and this return to work feels like he’s trying to reclaim his throne with the safest, biggest bet possible: pure, unadulterated comedy.

The Return Of The OG Laxman

While Akshay is the “new” factor, we cannot ignore the nostalgia play here.

Sharman Joshi is finally back. After being MIA from the franchise for nearly 20 years, the original Laxman Prasad Apte has returned to the fold. The announcement video makes a huge deal of this, showing the rest of the gang—Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu, and Tusshar Kapoor—welcoming him back before Akshay hijacks the moment.

This tells us the script is going back to its roots. It wants to capture that 2006 magic of Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, but with the budget of a 2026 blockbuster. The chemistry in the BTS clip looks effortless. You see Ajay Devgn jokingly saying, “Koi bhi franchise nahi chhodta yeh” (He doesn’t leave any franchise), referring to Akshay’s habit of joining every major sequel in Bollywood.

The filming has officially kicked off in Mumbai, and the energy is frantic. With T-Series and Rohit Shetty Picturez backing the project, the scale is looking massive. They are targeting a Summer 2027 release, which gives them plenty of time to polish the VFX for the inevitable car-flipping sequences.

The Masterstroke or Overcrowded Chaos?

Honestly?

This is a genius move by Rohit Shetty.

Akshay Kumar’s career has been a bit of a rollercoaster lately with his social dramas, but “Comedy Akshay” is a different beast entirely.

Putting him in a room with Ajay Devgn and Arshad Warsi is like putting lighting in a bottle.

However, there is a risk. With Sharman back and Akshay added, the screen is getting very crowded.

If the plot about the hidden treasure becomes too complex, the character-driven humor might get lost. But seeing Akshay in that bald, quirky avatar tells me he’s ready to let loose and be “unhinged” again.

This isn’t just a movie; it’s a celebration of 20 years of madness. I’m betting on a blockbuster, but only if they let Akshay be the villain we love to laugh at.
Gulshan Mishra – Journalist

Original Source: Rohit Shetty’s official Instagram announcement.

Question For You: Do you think Akshay Kumar will overshadow the original Golmaal gang, or is his entry exactly what the franchise needed to stay fresh? Let me know in the comments!