Release Date: June 6, 2025
Director: Tarun Mansukhani
Producer: Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, Nana Patekar, Johnny Lever, Chunky Pandey, and more economictimes.indiatimes.comen.wikipedia.org
This fifth installment in Bollywood’s beloved Housefull franchise continues its tradition of slapstick chaos—with a twist involving a luxury cruise and mysterious death. Early reviews applaud Akshay Kumar’s comic timing, the ensemble’s energy, and the surprise ending economictimes.indiatimes.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com.
💰 Day 1 Box Office Performance: Strong Start
Advance Bookings (Before Release):
- ₹5.50 crore nett collected from advance ticket sales boxofficeindia.com.
- Sacnilk reports ₹8 crore gross in advance bookings, split between two versions (5A: ₹5.67 cr, 5B: ₹2.35 cr) hindustantimes.com.
Opening Day Collections (June 6):
- Net India (all languages): approximately ₹13.81 crore sacnilk.com.
- Early estimates suggested a range of ₹18–22 crore, with some forecasts anticipating up to ₹24 crore nett indiatimes.comndtv.comaddatoday.comkoimoi.com.
Occupancy Snapshot:
- Overall Hindi 2D Theatre Occupancy: around 20.9% sacnilk.comaddatoday.com.
- Version 5A: ~37% in cities like Chennai and Jaipur, with ~23.5% in Chandigarh sacnilk.comaddatoday.com.
- Version 5B: ~10.8% average, with highs of ~27% in Chennai sacnilk.comaddatoday.com.
- Morning shows registered a ~13.6% occupancy—lower than some 2025 blockbusters like Chhaava and Raid 2 koimoi.comsacnilk.comkoimoi.com.
📊 Box Office in Context
- If “Housefull 5” reaches a ₹20–24 cr opening, it will surpass Housefull 4’s ₹19.08 cr first-day record by 25–26% koimoi.comndtv.com.
- Despite strong advance sales, initial walk-ins and morning show occupancy suggest a more gradual start.
🎭 Critical and Audience Reactions
- Positive Buzz:
- Fans on X/Twitter call it a “hilarious joyride” driven by chaotic humor timesofindia.indiatimes.comeconomictimes.indiatimes.com.
- Akshay Kumar is hailed as the “soul of the film,” supported by standout performances from Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, and Chunky Pandey timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- Mixed Reviews:
- Some critics argue that while star power and visuals are high, the comedy lacks depth and fresh energy bollymoviereviewz.com.
🔮 Outlook: What Lies Ahead?
- Weekend growth will be pivotal. Walk-in traffic could help the film hit the ₹20 crore nett mark on Day 1, as predicted ndtv.compinkvilla.com.
- Strong holiday occupancy and word-of-mouth could push total to surpass ₹100 crore worldwide if momentum holds.
- Box office analysts maintain a watchful eye on overseas performance and response in secondary cities.
🏆 Franchise Summary
- Launched in 2010, the Housefull series is Bollywood’s most successful comedy franchise, crossing ₹800 cr worldwide en.wikipedia.org.
- Each sequel expands the scale of comedy: from misunderstandings to reincarnation, culminating now in “Housefull 5″’s blend of chaos and mystery aboard a yacht.
Bottom Line:
“Housefull 5” boasts a powerful start, riding on franchise legacy, star value, and comedic spectacle. Though early days suggest a modest morning, strong advance sales and ensemble performances create optimism. The weekend will reveal if it truly breaks franchise records and becomes a blockbuster.
