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Housefull 5 Roars at the Box Office, Nears 90 Crore Mark in Opening Weekend
Updated on: 09 June, 2025 12:53 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Housefull 5 Weekend Collection
The fifth installment of the immensely popular Housefull franchise, Housefull 5, has stormed the box office, concluding its opening weekend with an impressive collection of over ₹87 crore in India. The Akshay Kumar-led ensemble comedy has defied mixed critical reviews, proving once again that the franchise remains a massive draw for audiences.
The film, which hit theatres on Friday, June 6, has been on an upward trajectory since its release. After a solid opening day collection of ₹24 crore, the movie saw a significant jump on Saturday, earning ₹31 crore, boosted by the Bakrid holiday. The momentum continued into Sunday, with the film raking in a spectacular ₹32 crore, marking a 3.23 percent increase from its Saturday earnings. This strong performance has brought the film`s total domestic collection to a staggering ₹87 crore in just three days.
This weekend`s success also marks a personal best for Akshay Kumar post-pandemic, with Housefull 5`s opening weekend surpassing that of his 2021 hit Sooryavanshi, which had collected ₹77 crore. The film`s worldwide gross after three days stands at ₹87 crore, with ₹22 crore coming from overseas markets.
Housefull 5 enjoyed robust theatre occupancy, especially on Sunday, with an overall figure of 39.52%. Key regions such as Lucknow, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur witnessed the highest footfalls. Evening shows, in particular, saw a peak occupancy of 54.77%.
Also Read: Chaos Erupts at Housefull 5 Promo Event in Pune; Akshay Kumar Urges Control
The film boasts a massive star cast, a signature of the Housefull series. Besides Akshay Kumar, the movie features Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, and Soundarya Sharma in pivotal roles. The ensemble is further strengthened by the presence of Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chunky Panday, Johnny Lever, and many others. As Housefull 5 enters its first week, all eyes are on whether it can maintain its box office dominance and race towards the coveted ₹100 crore club.
The film, which hit theatres on Friday, June 6, has been on an upward trajectory since its release. After a solid opening day collection of ₹24 crore, the movie saw a significant jump on Saturday, earning ₹31 crore, boosted by the Bakrid holiday. The momentum continued into Sunday, with the film raking in a spectacular ₹32 crore, marking a 3.23 percent increase from its Saturday earnings. This strong performance has brought the film`s total domestic collection to a staggering ₹87 crore in just three days.
A Critic-Proof Franchise
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh hailed the weekend collection as “an excellent result by all standards.” He emphasised that the audience`s approval for the film is “loud and clear,” despite the largely negative reception from critics. Adarsh noted, “Most importantly, the Housefull franchise continues to be critic-proof – no amount of negativity or trolling has impacted its Box Office.”This weekend`s success also marks a personal best for Akshay Kumar post-pandemic, with Housefull 5`s opening weekend surpassing that of his 2021 hit Sooryavanshi, which had collected ₹77 crore. The film`s worldwide gross after three days stands at ₹87 crore, with ₹22 crore coming from overseas markets.
Housefull 5 enjoyed robust theatre occupancy, especially on Sunday, with an overall figure of 39.52%. Key regions such as Lucknow, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur witnessed the highest footfalls. Evening shows, in particular, saw a peak occupancy of 54.77%.
Also Read: Chaos Erupts at Housefull 5 Promo Event in Pune; Akshay Kumar Urges Control
A Comedic Whodunit with a Twist
Described by IMDb as a “murder mystery comedy,” the plot revolves around a group of imposters on a luxury cruise ship, all vying for the fortune of a deceased billionaire by claiming to be his son. In a unique move, the film has been released in two versions, Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B, each featuring a different climax, adding an element of intrigue for the audience.The film boasts a massive star cast, a signature of the Housefull series. Besides Akshay Kumar, the movie features Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, and Soundarya Sharma in pivotal roles. The ensemble is further strengthened by the presence of Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chunky Panday, Johnny Lever, and many others. As Housefull 5 enters its first week, all eyes are on whether it can maintain its box office dominance and race towards the coveted ₹100 crore club.
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