Updated On: 02 June, 2025 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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

Akshay Kumar with team of Housefull 5 in Pune
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.
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.
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