Akshay Kumar's upcoming film, 'Housefull 5', the fifth installment in the popular Housefull franchise, is facing challenges even before its release. Despite high audience anticipation, the film has encountered several hurdles.
Housefull 5 Teaser Removed from YouTube: Akshay Kumar's highly anticipated multi-starrer comedy, 'Housefull 5', is again in the news, but this time for a major technical and legal issue. The film's official teaser, released on April 30, 2025, has been removed from YouTube, causing disappointment among fans.
While the filmmakers attribute the removal to a technical problem, some media reports claim that a copyright claim has been filed by a company called Mofusion Studios. This incident not only hampered the teaser's release but also disrupted the film's marketing strategy.
What is the Issue?
The fifth installment of the 'Housefull' franchise generated significant excitement. Upon its release on April 30th, the teaser garnered millions of views and shares on YouTube. However, the video was abruptly removed from YouTube a few days later. According to M9 News, the removed video was flagged for copyright infringement, alleging that some visual or audio content used in the film falls under Mofusion Studios' copyright.
The Makers' Clarification
An insider revealed that it's premature to confirm a serious copyright issue. The technical team is investigating the reason behind the teaser's removal from YouTube. A technical glitch related to metadata or background score is a possibility. However, it remains unclear whether Mofusion Studios intentionally filed the claim or if it was an error by an automatic content detection system. No official statement has been released by the production house.
Teaser Remains on Other Platforms
Interestingly, the 'Housefull 5' teaser is still available on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. This raises questions about the severity of any alleged copyright infringement, as a serious violation would likely lead to removal from all platforms. Speculation suggests the controversy is limited to YouTube, possibly due to a technical error.
A ₹375 Crore Comedy Superfilm
'Housefull 5' is reportedly the most expensive Indian comedy film to date. According to KoiMoi, its budget exceeds ₹375 crore. The film boasts a star-studded cast:
- Akshay Kumar
- Riteish Deshmukh
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Sanjay Dutt
- Jackie Shroff
- Chunky Pandey
- Shreyas Talpade
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film is slated for a pan-India release on June 6, 2025.
Fan Concerns and Questions
The removal of the teaser from YouTube has raised several concerns among fans:
- Could the film face further legal troubles?
- Will this affect the release date?
- Will the makers need to modify the teaser?
The removal of the teaser for a big-budget, multi-starrer film like 'Housefull 5' is undoubtedly a setback for the makers. However, if it is indeed a technical issue, the teaser might be re-released soon.
