‘Housefull 5,’ starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Tarun Mansukhani, has hit theaters, generating significant buzz and a strong opening at the box office. Released on June 6, 2025, the film registered an impressive ₹23 crore on its first day, surpassing the opening day earnings of its predecessor, ‘Housefull 4’, which made ₹19.08 crore. This new installment also exceeded the opening figures of Akshay’s previous film this year, ‘Sky Force,’ which earned ₹11.50 crore on its first day.
The movie features an ensemble cast including Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, and Nana Patekar, among others. ‘Housefull 5’ adds a unique twist by delivering two endings, presented as Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B, contributing to its comedic chaos.
The film’s occupancy rate on its opening day averaged at 28.88%, with night shows seeing the highest attendance at 45.65%. The adjusted attendance breakdown highlights a solid turnout across all showings: morning shows at 13.86%, afternoon at 28.00%, and evening at 28.01%.
Set aboard a cruise ship, the plot centers around the murder of a wealthy billionaire named Ranjeet, who is killed after announcing his intention to leave his fortune to a successor named Jolly. The story thickens, as three characters – played by Akshay, Riteish, and Abhishek – share the same name. Their respective girlfriends also become potential suspects, adding to the film’s intrigue and comedy.
With a positive reception and engaging storyline, ‘Housefull 5’ promises to appeal to fans of the comedy genre, showcasing Akshay Kumar’s continued success in bringing laughter to the big screen.