When Akshay Kumar hits the big screen with the Housefull franchise, expect confusion, comedy, and—clearly—crores!
Weekend Box Office Breakdown
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹24.35 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday, Eid): ₹28.5–32 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹32–35 crore
- Total (Weekend): ₹87 crore net (approx.)
Why Everyone’s Talking About This
- It’s Akshay Kumar’s biggest post-COVID opening weekend.
- Franchise peak: Housefull 5 scored higher than any of the previous four movies.
- One of 2025’s top openers, only behind Chhaava, Sikandar, and Raid 2.
- The movie beat Thug Life in both hype and hard cash (box office-wise at least!).
What’s New in Housefull 5?
The movie’s got:
- A murder mystery twist aboard a cruise ship.
- A returning ensemble cast with Akshay Kumar leading the circus.
- Classic double meaning jokes, insane flashbacks, identity swaps, and more.
Spoiler alert: It’s less about who dies and more about who gets slapped next.
Family First, Logic Later
Critics may roast it, but families are flocking to the theatres. The reasons?
- Holiday release (Eid = bonus viewers)
- Familiar Housefull comedy style
- Over-the-top acting and zero-brain entertainment
It’s the kind of film where you don’t need popcorn—you need patience, but people are still enjoying it.
Plot? Never Heard of It
The plot is a twisted web of:
- Suspicion
- Slapstick
- Secret siblings
- Sassy punchlines
And of course, at least 37 characters pretending to be someone else. It’s like a game of Cluedo, but if Cluedo was written by toddlers after a Red Bull.
Worldwide Impact
India:
₹87 crore net in three days—unstoppable.
Overseas Collection (3 days):
- North America: Over ₹8 crore
- Australia/New Zealand: Over ₹4.5 crore
- Total Overseas: Approx. ₹38 crore
Worldwide Gross (3 days): ₹125+ crore
Akshay Kumar now stands as the second-highest Bollywood actor with 28 films grossing $1 million+ overseas—trailing only SRK.
Critics vs. Audience: A Love-Hate Affair
Critics say:
- “Torture on screen.”
- “Too many double entendres.”
- “You’ll lose brain cells. Take a friend so you can split the loss.”
Audience says:
- “We don’t care. We came to laugh.”
- “It’s dumb, but it’s funny.”
- “We expected nonsense—and we got it. Full paisa vasool!”
Compared to Previous Housefull Films
| Film | Opening Weekend (Approx.) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Housefull | ₹31 crore | 2010 |
| Housefull 2 | ₹42 crore | 2012 |
| Housefull 3 | ₹54 crore | 2016 |
| Housefull 4 | ₹85 crore | 2019 |
| Housefull 5 | ₹87 crore | 2025 |
What People Are Searching For (FAQs)
Q: Is Housefull 5 worth watching?
A: If you love slapstick, can tolerate bad jokes, and want to laugh without thinking—yes.
Q: Will it cross ₹100 crore?
A: Definitely—possibly by Day 4 or 5. Monday figures will confirm it.
Q: Why is the movie doing so well despite bad reviews?
A: Holiday release, family-friendly humor, star power, and low competition.
Q: Is Akshay Kumar back?
A: Box office says yes. Internet says maybe. Twitter says “depends who you ask.”
Q: How did it perform overseas?
A: Extremely well—North America and Australia contributed massively.
The Social Media Roast
Twitter and Instagram were quick to react. Some of the funniest takes:
- “Plot holes bigger than Titanic.”
- “Is it called Housefull because logic moved out?”
- “Watched it sober. Regret it immediately.”
But memes = engagement, and engagement = box office buzz. So… win-win?
Verdict from Trade Analysts
Trade experts predict the film to:
- Cross ₹100 crore in 4–5 days
- Gross ₹200 crore worldwide if weekdays hold
- Become Akshay’s top-grossing film post-2020
Even with critics slamming it, the ticket counters are speaking louder.
Laugh Now, Think Never
Housefull 5 proves what Bollywood has always known: if the jokes land (or even if they don’t), audiences still show up. It’s not about logic—it’s about fun, timing, and tradition.
Whether you watch it to laugh or to roast, you won’t walk out neutral. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a win in itself.
