Housefull 5, the fifth instalment in Akshay Kumar’s popular comedy-drama franchise, crossed the Rs. 50 crore mark within two days of release, industry tracker Sacnilk reported. Despite lukewarm reviews, the film opened to Rs. 24 crore on its first day and surged to Rs. 30 crore on day two, accumulating a total of Rs. 54 crore by June 7. indianexpress.com
Released in two versions—Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B—the film features an ensemble including Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Nargis Fakhri. Version 5A recorded a strong 37.97% overall Hindi occupancy (morning 15.40%, afternoon 40.50%, evening 43.65%, night 52.32%), with Chennai leading regional numbers, while 5B trailed at 21.97% occupancy. indianexpress.com
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Housefull 5 now aims to maintain momentum over the weekend. With its high budget and star-studded cast, the film’s performance will determine its ultimate success at the box office.
