Akshay was skeptical about returning due to the poor reviews of Housefull 4 but was convinced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s vision for a chaotic cruise-based murder mystery.
Although not officially credited, Chunky Pandey appears in a blink-and-miss cameo in a crowd scene as Aakhri Pasta—continuing the legacy silently.
To maintain nostalgia, a few scenes subtly reused background tracks from Housefull 2, remixed with modern beats.
During the monkey fight scene, Akshay and Riteish sustained minor scratches due to improper animal coordination.
The team had finalized the name “Housefull: Cruise Control” before switching back to Housefull 5 at the last minute.
Seeing the weak script, Akshay contributed ad-libs and gag rewrites on set, saving some poorly written jokes.
To avoid leaks, even the actors didn't know which climax would be used, as both were shot separately with no disclosure until release day.