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Watch: Akshay Kumar steps in to calm crowd amid stampede scare at Housefull 5 event in Pune

Updated on: 02 June,2025 09:19 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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At a Housefull 5 promotional event in Pune, Akshay Kumar stepped in to calm a massive crowd after a stampede-like situation broke out at a packed mall. He was seen urging fans to stay calm, while Jacqueline Fernandez comforted a crying child separated from her parents

Watch: Akshay Kumar steps in to calm crowd amid stampede scare at Housefull 5 event in Pune

Akshay Kumar with team of Housefull 5 in Pune

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Actor Akshay Kumar is currently gearing up for the release of Housefull 5 on June 6. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film boasts a massive star cast, many of whom recently attended a promotional event at a mall in Pune. Apart from Akshay Kumar, celebrities like Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Nana Patekar, Soundarya Sharma, Fardeen Khan, Johnny Lever, and others were part of the Pune promotional tour.

Akshay Kumar handles crowd at Pune mall


On Sunday, the cast of Housefull 5 entertained a massive crowd gathered at the Pune mall. Every floor of the mall was packed to capacity as the stars arrived at the scene. However, as the crowd began to grow overwhelming, Akshay Kumar quickly stepped in to calm the restless attendees. A stampede-like situation was captured in viral videos from the event, with Akshay seen requesting the crowd to stay calm and avoid pushing.



Women and children were seen crying as the overwhelming number of people flooded the venue. One young girl was seemingly separated from her parents and was seen sobbing near the stage. Jacqueliene Fernandez noticed the distressed child, comforted her, and assured the crowd that the girl was safe.

As the situation escalated, Akshay Kumar took the microphone and began requesting the crowd to settle down. His voice was calm but firm as he said,
“Dhakka dhukki mat kariye, please. Haath jod ke vinanti karta hoon, yahan auratein hain, bacche hain… I request everyone, please.”

Shortly after, things returned to normal. Thanks to Akshay’s intervention and the timely management of the situation by the security team, the cast resumed their planned activities and continued to entertain fans gathered at the mall.

More about the multi-starrer

Boasting an ensemble of 19 stars, Housefull 5 is touted as the most glamorous and star-packed comedy yet. Leading the cast is comedy king Akshay Kumar, joined by returning favorites and fresh faces including Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek A. Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. The film is directed by Tarun Mansukhani.

Housefull 5 is one of the big-budget films shot aboard a luxurious cruise that journeys from London to France, Spain, and back to the UK. It promises to be a glamorous, chaotic, and comedic ride—just the way fans like it. The music is already making waves, with songs like Laal Pari and Dil-e-Nadaan becoming chartbusters and popular party anthems.

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