Golmaal Returns (2008)
DirectorRohit Shetty
StarringAjay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor
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Best for: Viewers in the mood for a Hindi comedy led by Ajay Devgn and directed by Rohit Shetty, especially those following the Golmaal Collection in order.
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Golmaal Collection: all movies in order
- Golmaal – Fun Unlimited (14 July 2006)
- Golmaal Returns (29 October 2008) · this movie
- Golmaal 3 (5 November 2010)
- Golmaal Again (19 October 2017)
- Golmaal 5 (8 January 2027)
Listed in release order, as per TMDB's Golmaal Collection.
Golmaal Returns story (no spoilers)
Gopal ends up stuck all night on a yacht with a damsel in distress, so he lies to his soap-opera-obsessed wife to avoid drama at home. That one fib snowballs into a chain of chaotic events, and before long Gopal finds himself tangled in a police case. Rohit Shetty directs this Hindi comedy, which runs 136 minutes and carries a UA certificate in India. The tone is broad, farcical and driven by the mess Gopal's lie creates.
Should you watch Golmaal Returns?
Watch it for
- Ajay Devgn leads as Gopal Kumar Santoshi, with Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade and Tusshar Kapoor in the ensemble.
- Rohit Shetty directs this second entry in the Golmaal Collection, following Golmaal – Fun Unlimited (2006).
- It is a straight comedy with a 136-minute runtime, built around a lie that spirals into a police case.
- Kareena Kapoor Khan plays Ekta Gill Santoshi, the soap opera junkie wife Gopal is trying to keep calm.
Skip it if
- You want a tight, realistic story rather than a farce built on one lie snowballing.
- You are not in the mood for a 136-minute comedy with a UA certificate and broad humour.
- You prefer the first Golmaal film and are not interested in the sequel's yacht-and-police-case setup.
Golmaal Returns cast
Ajay Devgnas Gopal Kumar Santoshi
Arshad Warsias Madhav Singh Ghai
Shreyas Talpadeas Laxman
Tusshar Kapooras Lucky Gill
Kareena Kapoor Khanas Ekta Gill Santoshi
Amrita Aroraas Esha
Celina Jaitlyas Mira Nair
Anjana Sukhanias Daisy
Sanjay Mishraas Subodh
Leigh Barwellas Drowning lady
Ashwini Kalsekaras Munni
Murali Sharmaas SawantGolmaal Returns movie details
| Director | Rohit Shetty |
|---|---|
| Writer | Farhad Samji, Sajid Samji |
| Music | Pritam Chakraborty, Ashish Pandit |
| Cinematography | Natarajan Subramaniam |
| Producer | Dhilin Mehta |
| Release date | 29 October 2008 |
| Runtime | 2h 16m (136 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Original title | गोलमाल रिटर्न्स |
| Certificate (India) | UA |
| Budget | $4.2 million (approx.) |
| Worldwide box office | $9.6 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Golmaal Returns family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the UA certificate and comedy genre; it is not a scene-by-scene breakdown. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Golmaal Returns official trailer
Our verdict
Golmaal Returns is a 2008 Hindi comedy from Rohit Shetty, with Ajay Devgn as Gopal and Kareena Kapoor Khan as his soap-opera-junkie wife Ekta. The premise—a night on a yacht, a lie, and a police case—is pure farce, and at 136 minutes it commits to that chaos. If you like the Golmaal Collection's broad humour, this second entry fits the pattern.
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CrewFrequently asked questions
Where can I watch Golmaal Returns online in India?
In India, Golmaal Returns is listed on subscription platforms Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe, VI movies and tv, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It is also listed free on Zee5, MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player and JioHotstar. Rentals and purchases are available on YouTube.
When was Golmaal Returns released?
Golmaal Returns was released on 29 October 2008, the same date as its theatrical release in India.
Who is in the cast of Golmaal Returns?
The cast includes Ajay Devgn as Gopal Kumar Santoshi, Arshad Warsi as Madhav Singh Ghai, Shreyas Talpade as Laxman, Tusshar Kapoor as Lucky Gill, Kareena Kapoor Khan as Ekta Gill Santoshi, Amrita Arora as Esha, Celina Jaitly as Mira Nair and Anjana Sukhani as Daisy.
Who directed Golmaal Returns?
Golmaal Returns was directed by Rohit Shetty.
What is the watch order of the Golmaal Collection?
The Golmaal Collection in release order is: 1. Golmaal – Fun Unlimited (2006), 2. Golmaal Returns (2008), 3. Golmaal 3 (2010), 4. Golmaal Again (2017), 5. Golmaal 5 (2027). Golmaal Returns is the second film in that order.
Page last updated 24 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.