No discussion of Bollywood comedy-thrillers is complete without mentioning the ‘Housefull’ franchise. The fifth installment, ‘Housefull 5’, released in 2025, has taken the box office by storm during its opening weekend.
Housefull 5 Box Office: Akshay Kumar's multi-starrer comedy-thriller, 'Housefull 5,' had a phenomenal opening at the box office. The makers' unique strategy—releasing dual versions, 'Housefull 5A' and 'Housefull 5B'—generated significant audience anticipation. The dual climax further fueled excitement, drawing large crowds to theaters.
The film recorded b collections on its opening day, experiencing a significant surge over the weekend. Sunday's collection of ₹32 crore marked a major success for Akshay Kumar after a considerable period.
Impressive Opening Weekend Performance
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 offered viewers a unique experience with two different climaxes. The release of 'Housefull 5A' and 'Housefull 5B' further heightened audience interest, with the results clearly visible at the box office. The film's three-day collection surprised everyone:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹24 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹31 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹32 crore
The total three-day earnings reached ₹87 crore, surpassing many other major 2025 releases.
Signaling Akshay Kumar's 'Comeback'
Akshay Kumar's career has seen its ups and downs at the box office in recent years. While he delivered b performances in films like ‘Sky Force’ and ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ this year, box office collections weren't entirely satisfactory. The impressive opening of 'Housefull 5' has therefore reinvigorated his career.
The film not only earned substantial revenue but also proved that a b script and ample entertainment will draw audiences to theaters.
Surpassing Major 2025 Releases
‘Housefull 5’ outperformed several major films during its opening weekend. According to cinema analysts, it has become the second-highest opening weekend film of the year. The list below clarifies its performance:
- Chhava - ₹121 crore
- Housefull 5 - ₹87 crore
- Sikander - ₹86.44 crore
- Red 2 - ₹73.83 crore
- Sky Force - ₹73.2 crore
- Jaat - ₹40.62 crore
- Kesari Chapter 2 - ₹29.62 crore
- Bhool Chuk Maaf - ₹28.71 crore
- Game Changer (Hindi) - ₹26.59 crore
- Deva - ₹19.43 crore
- Sanam Teri Kasam (Re-release) - ₹16 crore
High Budget, Stellar Star Cast
‘Housefull 5’ reportedly had a budget of approximately ₹225 crore, including promotion and advertising. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala spared no expense in this large-scale production. The multi-starrer cast includes Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Shreyas Talpade, Jackie Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, and Chunky Pandey in pivotal roles.
