Housefull 5: A Blockbuster Launch or Just Another Comedy?
Housefull 5: A Blockbuster Launch or Just Another Comedy?
Release Date: 6 June 2025
Budget: ₹225–240 crore (approx.)
Opening Day (Friday, 6 June)
The Akshay Kumar–led ensemble comedy opened with a bang, earning ₹24–24.35 cr net in India, making it the third-highest opening day grosser of 2025.
Hindi occupancy hovered around 25%, indicating strong audience turnout.
Second Day (Saturday, 7 June)
Buoyed by the Eid holiday and word-of-mouth, collections jumped ~29–33% to ₹28.25–32.38 cr net—taking the two-day total to ₹54–55 cr in India.
Gross collections (India-wide, across languages) reached roughly ₹65 cr, with overseas earnings of ₹22 cr, pushing the global tally to about ₹87 cr in two days.
Third Day (Sunday, 8 June)
The third day held steady. Sacnilk reports around ₹22.18 cr net, while other trackers estimate ₹30–35 cr, lifting the three-day net to ₹54–56.7 cr. (sacnilk.com)
By Sunday evening, total India net may have crossed ₹56–60 cr, with global gross likely nearing ₹100 cr.
Quick Box Office Snapshot
| Day | Net (₹cr) | India Gross (₹cr) | Overseas Gross (₹cr) | Worldwide Gross (₹cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | — | — | — |
| 2 | 28–32 | ~65 | 22 | 87 |
| 3 | 22–30 | — | — | ~100 (estimated) |
| Total (3d) | 54–56.7 | ~66 | ~22 | ~100 |
Performance Highlights
- Strong launch: Third-biggest opener of 2025 behind Chhaava and Sikandar. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Weekend boost: Eid holiday plus franchise fanbase drove solid growth on days 2 and 3. (boxofficeindia.com)
- Franchise continues: Housefull remains one of Bollywood’s top comedy franchises, recently breaching ₹800 cr cumulatively. (en.wikipedia.org)
Critical & Audience Reaction
Despite box office success, reviews are mixed to negative:
- Critics say it’s “high on glamour” but “thin on plot” (en.wikipedia.org)
- Social media users slammed its “too many double‑meaning jokes” (indiatimes.com)
- One X user commented: “Big budget big stars… all surrounded by double meaning comedy… #Housefull5 disappointed.” (indiatimes.com, koimoi.com)
Final Thoughts
Housefull 5 capitalized on the franchise’s reputation, Eid timing, and star power to deliver a strong opening: around ₹55–57 cr net in India and at least ₹87–100 cr globally in its first weekend.
However, critical reception is less glowing, with many pointing to its reliance on slapstick over substance. For die-hard fans of covert humor and Akshay’s comedic flair, it’s a hit; for others, the spectacle may feel more noise than substance.