The Bollywood comedy giant Housefull 5 hit the screens on June 6, 2025, and it’s already a box office hit.
In a Nutshell
• Day 2 jump on box office
• Critics vs Housefull 5
• New record in Franchise
• New benchmark for Akki on BookMyShow
• Conclusion
Tarun Mansukhani took the director’s chair for this one, while Sajid Nadiadwala’s crew (yes, the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment bunch) kept the money rolling in. Housefull 5 cranked up the madness—imagine all the usual chaos, but now it’s happening on a cruise ship. Total mayhem. If you’re into goofy comedies that don’t take themselves seriously, this flick pretty much throws you overboard—in a good way.
Man, talk about a star-studded circus—Akshay Kumar’s basically the ringleader here, dragging along Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, and a whole gang of familiar faces. Somehow, they’ve managed to charm folks with their over-the-top gags and that wild “choose-your-own-ending” gimmick.
Critics? Eh, they’re still on the fence, but audiences clearly don’t care—Housefull 5’s second-day box office numbers shot up like crazy. Guess this franchise just refuses to die.
Let’s examine the facts of its day-two show, its defiance of criticism, its opening record, and its record-breaking booking on BookMyShow.
Day 2 Box Office: A Huge Step Ahead
Its second day, June 7, 2025, was great for Housefull 5, with it reportedly raking in an estimated ₹30-32 crore net in India, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. That was a significant hike of around 25-35% over the opening day’s number of ₹24 crore net. The film’s two-day domestic total was around ₹54-56 crore, showing the strength of its pull with audiences.
The rush was especially evident on Saturday, an Eid holiday, which boosted footfalls, particularly for evening and night shows. Occupancy increased to 33.18% overall, with Chennai taking the lead at a whopping 52% for a Hindi comedy.
The film’s new dual-ending approach, where Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B have different climaxes, added suspense and encouraged repeat viewings. Metro cities like Mumbai and Delhi NCR showed strong numbers, with Maharashtra pre-bookings alone bringing in ₹2.95 crore.
The festive season, coupled with the franchise’s die-hard fan base, ensured houseful shows, particularly night shows, which recorded 52.32% occupancy for Housefull 5A. Social media buzz also contributed, with fans enjoying the film’s over-the-top comedy and star cast, further boosting its box office collections.
Defying the Critics: Growth Despite Mixed Reviews
Despite receiving mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, Housefull 5 demonstrated box office strength by rising significantly on days two and three. While some critics described it as repetitive and uninspired, others criticized it for relying on old gags and an over-the-top male gaze. Meanwhile, social media fans on platforms like X enjoyed the film as a “hilarious ride,” with many calling it a perfect choice for fans of the franchise’s signature mayhem.
On the second day, the movie’s collections crossed ₹30-32 crore, and day three (Sunday, June 8, 2025) morning trends indicated another strong day, with morning occupancies up by 15% over the past two days. Estimates suggested collections would again cross ₹30 crore, with weekend collections surpassing ₹85 crore or more.
Negative word of mouth didn’t deter audiences, who swarmed multiplex halls for the star cast and the promise of unending laughter. X posts praised the movie’s ability to draw crowds despite criticism, with one user stating, “This jump is proof that the killer angle doesn’t have to do anything with the film. People know about the killers and still go to watch it.”
The gimmick of two endings, a gamble by producer Sajid Nadiadwala, kept audiences guessing, with them debating which of the two—Housefull 5A or 5B—had the better climax. The twist, along with the franchise’s devoted fan base, ensured that negative reviews didn’t dampen the enthusiasm. As one X user neatly put it, “#Housefull5 is on course for a 90cr nett weekend in India with $5M overseas. Mixed reviews won’t deter Akshay’s comedy magic!”
The film’s success in the face of critical bashing is a testament to the power of its brand and the passion of its fans.
Biggest Opening in Housefull Franchise
Opening day? Yeah, it smashed it—pulling in between ₹22 and ₹24.35 crore in India, which is huge. That’s bigger than any other Housefull movie out there. Seriously, it left Housefull 4 (₹19.08 crore), Housefull 3 (₹15.25 crore), Housefull 2 (₹12.1 crore), and the OG Housefull (₹9.3 crore) in the dust.
A pretty huge deal for Akshay Kumar, who basically lives in these movies at this point, plus Riteish Deshmukh and Chunky Panday. Not bad, not bad at all.
The solid opening was powered by healthy advance bookings, which pre-grossed ₹13.94 crore before release, with 5A adding ₹5.67 crore and 5B contributing ₹2.35 crore. The film’s release on 7,018 screens in India, with 5A on 4,074 and 5B on 2,944, made it one of the widest Hindi openings in recent times.
The franchise’s history of serving up mass-appealing comedy, along with a massive star cast featuring industry bigwigs Nana Patekar and Jackie Shroff, guaranteed a thumping opening.
Trade analysts noted that Housefull 5 fared better than other 2025 Bollywood movies like Raid 2 (₹19.50 crore), ranking second only to Sikandar (₹26 crore) and Chhaava (₹31 crore).
Akshay Kumar’s Fastest Film to Reach 1 Million Tickets on BookMyShow
Housefull 5 also set an impressive record on BookMyShow, becoming Akshay Kumar’s quickest film to sell 1 million tickets on the platform. Specific timeframes for hitting the milestone weren’t reported, but the trend in advance ticket bookings was outstanding, with more than 2.50 lakh advance tickets booked. The quick ticket sales were fueled by pre-release buzz, driven by a multi-city promotional campaign and viral moments like Akshay Kumar dancing fugdi with Nana Patekar in Pune.
The film’s strong performance in urban regions like Maharashtra (₹2.95 crore in pre-bookings) and Delhi NCR (₹2.34 crore) was key to its BookMyShow success. X users were quick to show their excitement, with one commenting, “#Housefull5 had already opened to 22cr-25cr nett… Est 155cr+ WW gross in 3 days.”
This success is a testament to Akshay Kumar’s enduring stardom and the franchise’s ability to draw audiences, even when pitted against other releases like Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life, which earned ₹23.5 crore in two days.
Conclusion: A Comedy That Keeps on Giving
Housefull 5 has proven it’s more than a comedy—it’s a box office contender. Its day-two figures of ₹30-32 crore, topped with the day-three increase, show that audiences are embracing its outlandish humor and star cast, despite mixed reviews.
By achieving the largest opening for the Housefull franchise and becoming Akshay Kumar’s quickest film to hit 1 million ticket sales on BookMyShow, it has set new standards for Bollywood comedies in 2025.
With the weekend drawing to a close, everyone is waiting to see if Housefull 5 can maintain its momentum into the weekdays.
Right now, it’s clear that this comedy cruise liner is going great guns, serving up laughter and the moolah too.
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Disclaimer: Box Office Collection data & Boom My Show Advance Booking Data for Re Release movies is compiled from various sources and by my own research. These data can be approximate or may have huge difference from producer figure or trade official’s and I do not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. Accordingly, I don’t provides no guarantees, implied warranties, or assurances of any kind, and will not be responsible for any interpretation made or used by the recipient of the information and data mentioned above.
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