‘Housefull 5' X Review: Akshay Kumar is called ‘soul of the film' while Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Chunky Pandey get praised for ‘comic timing'

Time of India

5 days ago

The much-awaited comedy film 'Housefull 5' finally hit the big screen on 6 June 2025. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, this fifth part of the popular franchise brings back the madness, star power and over-the-top entertainment fans expect – but this time with a twist.
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The film stars
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. While the earlier 'Housefull' films focused only on silly comedy and confusion, this time there's a surprise element – a murder mystery set on a luxury cruise ship.
Two Versions, Two Endings
'Housefull 5' is special because it has two versions—5A and 5B. Both versions are the same except for the last 15 to 20 minutes, where the killer is different. This clever idea makes the film even more exciting, as viewers can watch both endings and try to figure out who the real culprit is.
This unique format has got audiences talking.
Here's is how X (formerly Twitter) reacted and reviewed the film:
Film critic Taran Aadarsh praised the film for sticking to the franchise's crazy style. He posted, 'The #Housefull franchise returns with a bang – this time, it's bigger, louder, and crazier... A paisa-vasool entertainer with madness, a thrilling climax, and mass-moments galore. #Housefull5Review. First things first: In a film like #Housefull5, logic takes a backseat... The key is to surrender yourself to the craziness and enjoy the rollercoaster ride…'
'Akshay Kumar is the Soul of the Film'
One user who watched version A wrote, '#Housefull5 (A): A good entertaining film from bwood after a long time.
As usual Akshay Kumar is the soul of the film, He owned the celluloid with his peak comedy timing & The climax was a mad experience 🔥 (3.5/5)'
"You won't be able to guess the killer"
Another fan loved the mystery element and wrote, 'The whole movie is a 10/10 🔥🔥🔥 Hilarious movie but the last 20-30 mins of climax are the highlight… you won't be able to guess the killer till the last moment'
'A Volcano of Entertainment!'
Calling the film a wild ride of fun, another viewer said, 'Housefull 5 is a Volcano of Entertainment! Packed with laugh-out-loud moments at regular intervals, the film blends madcap comedy with a murder mystery twist, making it a unique comedy thriller.
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Film has strong writing. #SajidNadiadwala has penned the story and screenplay of the film, and every few minutes there's a scene that is extremely funny, enough to make the audience laugh uncontrollably.
The narrative is structured in a way that such comic scenes keep coming at regular intervals, and that is the film's biggest strength.'
'Good One Time Watch!'
A user who watched version B shared, '#Housefull5 B, Overall All Movie Is Good One Time Desperately Watchable, after Many time i Lough & Enjoy.
I feel..if show housefull People More Lough.. Dialog, Story is Decent & Killer Twist & Climax Nice..not Outstanding But Good. #Housefull5Review.'
Chunky, Riteish and chaos galore
One fan gave a special shoutout and wrote, 'There are good comedy scenes so far. Loved #ChunkyPandey's one of the scene. #RiteshDeshmukh comic timing and one liners are paisa vasool. #AkshayKumar sir welcome back to comedy 👏👏. He is looking dashing. Not bored so far.#Housefull5A'
'Don't Use Logic' – Embrace the Madness!
A viewer summed it up perfectly, 'Akshay Kumar carries the entire film, everyone else just feels like part of the chaos crew. Haunted palace, two endings, three heroes, and only one rule: "Don't use logic" 😂 The jokes are recycled, the plot's lost, but if you're into mindless comedy, it delivers some laughs.'