Akshay Kumar’s much-awaited return to comedy with Housefull 5 has turned out to be a roaring box office success. Released with a unique double-climax format Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B – the film raked in an impressive ₹22 crore on its opening day in India, according to early estimates by Sacnilk.com (as of 9 PM Friday). This makes it the highest opening for any film in the Housefull franchise.
Biggest Opening in the Housefull Series
The fifth installment has outperformed its predecessors, surpassing Housefull 4 (₹19.08 crore), Housefull 3 (₹15.25 crore), Housefull 2 (₹12.1 crore), and the original Housefull (₹9.3 crore). With a 23.29% overall Hindi occupancy on Friday, the film has demonstrated strong footfalls, especially impressive for a comedy entertainer.
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Star-Studded Cast and Whodunit Twist
Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner, Housefull 5 boasts a massive ensemble cast featuring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Johny Lever, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chunky Panday, Dino Morea, Sonam Bajwa, and Soundarya Sharma. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film is set on a cruise ship and revolves around the murder of a billionaire (played by Ranjeet) who names Jolly as his heir only to reveal there are three Jollys on board, all suspects in the crime.
Mixed Reviews But High Curiosity
Despite a strong opening, the film has received mixed reviews. News18 noted, “Overacting is the norm… a one-time watch for those looking to unwind.” Still, the intrigue around its double climax and Akshay’s comic timing has sparked curiosity. Whether Housefull 5 sustains its momentum remains to be seen, but it’s off to a promising start.
