The cast of the much-awaited Housefull 3 has been revealed, and Jacqueline Fernandez is to star with Bollywood heroes like Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan for the third installment of hit comedy film Housefull.

Seeing that the first two installments were such big hits, the makers have planned a third installment. Directed by Sajid Khan, both the films had Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh. In the second part, John Abraham, Asin, Jacqueline Fernandez, Zarine Khan, Shazahn Padamsee and Shreyas Talpade were also on board.

Said a source, “Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh will once again be a part of this Housefull series. Abhishek Bachchan will now join the cast. As of now, these three actors are confirmed for the film. Talks with Jacqueline are on but nothing is confirmed yet.”

The source added, “Besides Jacqueline, we plan to rope in two top actresses as well.”

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has roped in writers Sajid-Farhad for this film, replacing Sajid Khan. Their first directorial, It’s Entertainment starring Akshay Kumar and Tamannaah in the lead, will go on floors first. Post which, “They (Sajid and Farhad) will start working on Housefull 3 after It’s Entertainment. Housefull 3 will go on floors by the end of the year,” said the source.