So it is confirmed! The three main leads in Housefull 4 are the two permanent mainstays of the franchise, Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, along with the replaceable third wheel, this time played by Bobby Deol. The actors have begun shooting for the movie, with the makers posting a picture of the lead actors with producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Sajid Khan. Strangely, the female cast members are missing in the photoshoot. Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde and Kriti Kharbanda play the female leads in the movie.

As per rumours abound the film, Housefull 4 could have the actors in double roles and may deal in reincarnation themes. The movie also marks the return of Sajid Khan in the director's chair for the franchise. He had directed the first and second installments of Housefull, but the third film that came out in 2016 was directed by Sajid-Farhad. All the three films have been superhits. There are also reports that either Sanjay Dutt or Nana Patekar will be roped in for an important role in the film.

The film has gone on floors in Rajasthan, and the unit will leave for London in a few days. The source close to the film told DNA, “The entire Housefull 4 team is reaching London two days in advance to gear up for the shoot. After the Gold event, Akki will fly to the UK capital for a 25-day schedule of the film.”

Housefull 4 will release in Diwali 2019.

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