Housefull 5″ started strong, earning a huge ₹91 crore in its first weekend. The comedy film, starring Akshay Kumar, played to packed theatres and got great word-of-mouth from the audience. Because of this, it became one of his biggest hits this year.
This fifth movie in the Housefull series brings back the same fun mix of silly jokes, a star-studded cast, and over-the-top scenes. Fans of the earlier films rushed to theatres and gave it a great opening.
Thanks to the audience’s positive response and high-energy performances, ticket sales kept growing.
Now, after a record-breaking weekend, “Housefull 5” is all set for a strong run in theatres in the coming weeks.
Weekend Glory: ₹91.1 Crore Gross
Trade tracker Sacnilk reported that “Housefull 5” earned ₹32 crore on Sunday (Day 3). This pushed its total weekend collection in India to ₹87 crore net and ₹91.1 crore gross.
At the same time, trade analyst Taran Adarsh said that strong ticket sales on Saturday and Sunday, boosted by the Eid-al-Adha holiday helped the film reach close to ₹90 crore in its opening weekend.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the film’s earnings:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹24.35 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹32.38 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹32 crore
- Total (India net): ₹88.73 crore
With this strong start, “Housefull 5” looks ready for a successful run in the coming days.
Franchise Records & Comparisons
Housefull 5″ beat the opening weekend numbers of “Housefull 4,” which made ₹53.22 crore in 2019. In comparison, “Housefull 5” earned a strong ₹87 crore.
It also did better than some other big hits. For example:
- “Good Newwz” earned ₹64.99 crore
- “Mission Mangal” earned ₹70.02 crore
- “Sooryavanshi” earned ₹77 crore
With these numbers, “Housefull 5” stands out as one of Akshay Kumar’s biggest openings.
Strong Overseas and Worldwide Performance
By Saturday night, the film earned ₹22 crore from overseas. This pushed its total worldwide collection to ₹87 crore by Day 2. After a strong Sunday performance, the global total is now set to cross the ₹100 crore mark very soon.
A Box Office Phenomenon
1. Housefull 5 Beats Sky Force and Kesari 2
Housefull 5 has become Akshay Kumar’s biggest release of 2025. While Kesari Chapter 2 opened with about ₹29.5 crore and Sky Force with ₹62.25 crore, Housefull 5 has taken a strong lead at the box office.
2. Big Eid Weekend Boost
Thanks to the Eid-Al-Adha weekend and the wide appeal of comedy, the film pulled huge crowds, especially on Saturday and Sunday. Many shows ran at full capacity.
3. Franchise Power Beats Critics
Even though reviews were mixed to negative, the Housefull franchise stayed strong. As Taran Adarsh noted, “No amount of negativity or trolling has impacted its box office.”
Why Housefull 5 Hit the Sweet Spot
- Star-Studded Cast with Familiar Faces:
The film brings back popular actors like Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Johnny Lever. Their strong comic chemistry and nostalgic presence add to the fun. - Two Different Endings for Extra Fun:
The movie offers two separate endings — Housefull 5A and 5B — each with a different killer. This fun twist encourages fans to watch the film more than once. - Comedy Meets Mystery on a Cruise Ship:
Set on a cruise liner, the film mixes classic Housefull-style slapstick with a murder mystery, giving fans something new and exciting. - Big Promotions Across India:
Akshay Kumar went on a full promotional tour across the country. His highlight moment was dancing fugdi with Nana Patekar in Pune, which kept everyone talking through the weekend.
Box Office Snapshot
- Friday (Day 1): ₹24.35 crore
- Saturday (Day 2): ₹32.38 crore
- Sunday (Day 3): ₹32 crore
- Total (Net India): ₹88.7 crore
- Total (Gross): ₹91.1 crore
Occupancy & Show Stats
- On Sunday, the movie had an average occupancy of 39.5% across about 4,797 shows.
- Chennai topped the list with 62.5% occupancy across 42 shows.
- Lucknow followed with 46% over 210 shows.
- Mumbai recorded 45.3% across 811 shows.
- Delhi NCR saw 38.5% occupancy over 1,195 shows.
Outlook: What’s Next?
The strong weekend performance sets a good tone for weekday collections.
Thanks to the two different endings and positive word of mouth, many fans might return to watch it again.
With no big new releases this week, Housefull 5 has a clear runway to keep pulling in audiences.
However, franchise fatigue could be a concern. Still, the unique ending twist and loyal fan base may help keep interest alive.
End Note
Housefull 5 didn’t just start strong, it’s on track to join the ₹100 crore club. The film follows the success of earlier parts while doing better than many recent releases.
For Akshay Kumar, this is his biggest box office hit of 2025 so far. The movie proves that comedy, a star-studded cast, and smart marketing still work with audiences.
The franchise continues to stay popular, no matter what critics say. Plus, the unique double-ending twist could set a new trend for Bollywood comedy-thrillers.
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