The Mishra family has officially returned to our screens! India’s favorite middle-class household is back with fresh coats of paint, high-speed Wi-Fi, and the same old heartwarming chaos. Gullak Season 5 officially premiered on June 5, 2026, on SonyLIV, continuing the legacy of one of the highest-rated Indian web series (boasting a stellar 9.1 IMDb rating).
If you are gearing up to binge-watch the new season, you might be wondering about the episode count, the release schedule, and the major casting change everyone is talking about. Here is all the latest information on Gullak Season 5.
📺 How Many Episodes Are in Gullak Season 5?
Unlike previous seasons which typically featured five episodes, Gullak Season 5 has a total of 7 episodes. However, TVF and SonyLIV have opted for a staggered release strategy this time around rather than dropping the entire season at once.
- The Release Schedule: The season is dropping in a 2 + 2 + 3 format every Friday.
- Current Status: The first two episodes (including the premiere episode titled Putai or “Whitewashing”) were released on June 5, 2026. The remaining episodes will continue to roll out over the subsequent Fridays.
🎭 The Big Cast Change: A New Annu Bhaiya
The biggest talking point of Season 5 is a significant change in the core cast. Anant V Joshi has officially stepped into the shoes of the eldest son, Anand “Annu” Mishra, replacing Vaibhav Raj Gupta who played the beloved character for the first four seasons.
Anant V Joshi, fresh off his successful stints in projects like 12th Fail and Maamla Legal Hai, brings a new maturity to Annu as the character grapples with the exhausting grind and financial anxieties of corporate adulthood.
The rest of the beloved core cast returns to their iconic roles:
- Jameel Khan as Santosh Mishra (Papa)
- Geetanjali Kulkarni as Shanti Mishra (Mummy)
- Harsh Mayar as Aman Mishra
- Sunita Rajwar as the scene-stealing Bittu Ki Mummy
- Helly Shah returning as Dr. Preeti with an expanded storyline
🏡 What is Season 5 About? (No Major Spoilers)
Season 5 beautifully captures the inevitable creeping in of modernity into the traditional Mishra Niwas. The literal and metaphorical “Gullak” (earthen piggy bank) has been moved aside to make room for a new Wi-Fi router.
The peeling walls are getting a fresh coat of paint, symbolizing a family adapting to changing times. While Annu struggles with corporate life, Aman injects his usual quirky energy into the house by starting a hilarious online astrology venture to carve out his own identity. At its core, the season explores how parents and children must evolve, yield personal space, and grow together without losing the foundational love that holds them intact.
📱 Where to Watch
Gullak Season 5 is streaming exclusively on SonyLIV. You will need an active premium subscription to watch the new episodes, as well as to catch up on Seasons 1 through 4.