All set to release this Friday, June 6, fans of the upcoming Tarun Mansukhani directorial Housefull 5 as over the moon, giddy with excitement. Boasting a huge star-cast, the film will mark Akshay Kumar’s third film release this year. Given the lul Bollywood is facing at the box office, everyone is excited to know how the comedy film will fare at the box office. It is to be noted that the expectations of the film doing a good job are at an all-time high.
Media reports suggest that Housefull 5 is one of the most expensive films made in the Hindi film industry, Pinkvilla reported that the film was made on a massive budget of Rs 225 crore, considering it has around 19 acclaimed actors and the logistical challenges faced by the makers for shooting at real locations. The entertainment portal’s source added, “Housefull 5 was among the most difficult films to set up for Sajid Nadiadwala. He has made a lavish ‘Killer Comedy’ for the audience, without compromising on the costs.”
SEE ALSO: Housefull 5 Director Recalls Shah Rukh Khan’s Advice That Shaped His Career: ‘Maine Unko Dekha Hai…’
Indian Express quoted a recent report by the trade tracker Sacnilk and reported that Housefull 5 has raked in Rs 4.38 crore in advance ticket sales as it has sold 1,41,086 tickets. With a total 14,669 shows across the country, if block seats included, the film reportedly has already made a collection of Rs 9.59 crore in advance booking.
Opening about the film’s box-office predictions, trade analyst Akkshay Rathie told the media publication that the film should do a minimum business of Rs 200 crore at the box office. Quoted by Indian Express, he said, “Given the trailer, the cast, and the setup, I am very confident that the film will open to great numbers. If the reports are great, and the film is entertaining like the other parts, I am sure it will go on to do great numbers. Imagine a cast that is such an eclectic mix of people, it’s one of the most exciting lineups I have seen in a while. I would be fairly disappointed if Housefull 5 doesn’t do a minimum of Rs 200 crore at the box office. It has the potential to entertain the audience.”
SEE ALSO: Housefull 5 Advance Booking: Akshay Kumar Film Surpasses Kesari Chapter 2, Earns Rs 2.5 Crore In India
Being one of the most popular franchises in India, the first installment of Housefull (2010) as well as the second installment, released in 2012, were directed by Sajid Khan. They have collected Rs 119 crore and Rs 188 crore respectively. The third installment of the comedy caper was directed by Sajid-Farhad. Released in 2016, Housefull 3 made a collection of Rs 185 crore. Farhad Samji had directed Housefull 4 (2019), which had earned Rs 296 crore. With Tarun Mansukhani directing the upcoming film, Sajid Nadiadwala has produced the franchise under his production banner, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.
A comedy of errors, the plot of Housefull 5 erupts into chaos after a murder takes place on a cruise. The film is said to be one of the big-budget films shot on a luxurious cruise. It journeys from London to France, to Spain, and back to the UK. According to the filmmaker, the film will have two different endings, two different endings, with two different killers. The tickets for the film are being sold in two sections, Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B.
The film stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek A Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, who has also written the story and the screenplay of the film. The movie is scheduled for release on June 6, 2025.