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India.com
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Made in Rs 150 crore, this film couldn't even earn Rs 3 crore on Day 1, became box office flop, was first film to..., lead actors were...
Made in Rs 150 crore, this film couldn't even earn Rs 3 crore on Day 1, became box office flop, was first film to..., lead actors were... Akshay Kumar was the first actor to return to the silver screen after the second wave of COVID-19, with the release of Bellbottom. The film was largely received, but its box office business remained lukewarm due to Covid protocols and limited capacity. Release in 2021, the film made on a budget of Rs 150 crore, minted just Rs 2.75 crore on day 1. Bell Bottom did not release in Maharashtra, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala as theatres were shut in those states due to pandemic. Also, the film was released in other states with 50 per cent occupancy. Overall, the Akshay Kumar-starrer earned Rs 50 crore at the worldwide box office, and Rs 30.63 crore in India, according to a report by Bollywood Hungama. Set in the 80s, Bell Bottom was opened to mix reviews. The spy thriller is about a real-life hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight in 1984. Akshay Kumar portrays the role of a RAW agent who helps get the Indian hostages back to the country. The film also stars Lara Dutta, who essays the role of former Prime Minster Indira Gandhi, who was in power at that time. While Vaani Kapoor plays Akshay's wife, Huma Qureshi, Adil Hussain and Aniruddh Dave also portray pivotal roles in the film. Helmed by Ranjit Bell Bottom is bankrolled by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani under their respective banners Pooja Entertainment and Emmay Entertainment. After its theatrical release, Akshay Kumar's espionage thriller is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. While updating about its digital release, Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video, India said, 'The movie has been received well by the audiences, and it's our endeavour to take this story to a worldwide audience. Packed with a riveting script and great performances, it is one of the stellar additions to our content library.'
Pink Villa
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did You Know Akshay Kumar-led Housefull 5 shoot on cruise faced objection from captain over THIS major issue? Director Tarun Mansukhani reveals
Akshay Kumar -led Housefull 5 has been grabbing headlines after the retailer of the film was released recently. The film has also received a censor certificate from CBFC after 11 seconds of trimming as per a report in Bollywood Hungama. Now, director Tarun Mansukhani opened up about the shoot on a cruise, facing an objection from the caption to stop filming because of the storm. In an interview with Mid-day, Housefull 5 director Tarun Mansukhani opened up on the challenges they faced during filming with 19 stars on a cruise for 40 days. He shared that the very first thing he did was to memorize its layout to avoid delays, and maintaining balance during shots added to the difficulty. The filmmaker also added that the constantly shifting weather conditions further complicated the process, with the team even facing a severe storm during last year's shoot. He said, 'I remember during the storm, people couldn't stand, and cameras were about to fly off. On the second day of the storm, the captain told me I had to stop filming due to safety concerns.' Tarun also opened up on taking a long hiatus after his last film Drive in 2019. He shared that it took more than a year to just finalize the script of Housefull 5. He also shared that as he is the new entry to the franchise, new ideas and stories came to him 'naturally'. The Housefull 5 director further shared that Sajid Nadiadwala has helped him being 'rooted' in this franchise. Calling it the first film to reach the fifth part, he added the major fan following the iconic franchise has. Tarun Mansukhani also opened up on giving every actor perfect screen time and shared that he only approached the 'big' stars after he liked the character while scripting. He admitted that getting star cast on board for a few scenes didn't seem correct and roped them for prominent roles. The filmmaker further talked about Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff's fun antics during the shoot, something he hadn't ever seen before. Calling them a 'riot', he added that he was surprised witnessing their energy on the sets. Meanwhile, Housefull 5 stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Jackie Shroff, Chitrangada Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, Johnny Lever, Dino Morea, Shreyas Talpade and Fardeen Khan in pivotal roles. The much-awaited film will be released in theaters on June 6, 2025.
Pink Villa
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Housefull 5: 11 seconds axed from Akshay Kumar starrer, what didn't make it to final cut?
Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Ritesih Deshmukh in lead roles, is grabbing headlines even before its release for all the right reasons. Recently, the much-awaited film's trailer was released, and it promises a fun rollercoaster ride. Now, according to a report, 11 seconds have been cut from the film by CBFC before granting them a U/A 16+ certificate. Yes, you heard that right! A report in Bollywood Hungama stated that the makers had to make some small changes in Housefull 5, including some dialogue and chopping some scenes of around 11 seconds, to pass the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Several changes were made before being given a U/A 16+ certificate. Dialogues such as 'nikaal dungi' and 'apne' were edited. Words like 'item' and 'haram' were substituted with more appropriate alternatives, and a dialogue at the 1-hour 53-minute mark was ordered to be removed. Apart from the above-mentioned dialogues, the film received three visual cuts. According to the cut list, a scene depicting 'champagne coming' was trimmed, while two scenes featuring some hand gestures were 'suitably modified'. Additionally, a scene featuring 'sensual visuals' was shortened by 2 seconds. Overall, 11 seconds of footage were trimmed from the final cut. Only after these changes were made, Housefull 5 received a censor certificate from CBFC. Earlier, Pinkvilla exclusively reported that the producers had submitted two different versions of the comedy thriller to CBFC. The source also shared that given the long star-studded cast of the film, the run-time of Housefull 5 is longer than other films of the franchise which is 2 hours and 43 minutes. Housefull 5 features a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Jackie Shroff, Chitrangada Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, Johnny Lever, Dino Morea, Shreyas Talpade and Fardeen Khan. It is all set to hit the theaters on June 6, 2025
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Housefull 5 gets U/A certificate after CBFC trims ‘champagne comming', ‘sensual visuals', and dialogues; both Housefull 5A and 5B versions cleared
The fifth installment of the hit Housefull franchise is all set for a theatrical release on June 6, and just ahead of its premiere, the comedy entertainer has cleared all formalities with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala , Housefull 5 has been granted a U/A 16+ certificate, but not without a few mandatory cuts and tweaks. Minor audio and visual edits ahead of release As per a report by Bollywood Hungama, the CBFC instructed the makers to implement minor modifications before granting clearance. On the audio front, changes included altering the dialogue 'nikal dungi' and another line starting with 'apne', along with replacing certain words such as 'item' and 'haram' with more socially acceptable alternatives. One particular dialogue at the 1 hour and 53-minute mark was also ordered to be removed. Visually, the film saw three key edits. A scene involving 'champagne comming' was trimmed, and two scenes containing inappropriate hand gestures were suitably modified. Additionally, a brief moment featuring 'sensual visuals' was reduced by two seconds, contributing to a total of 11 seconds of trimmed or altered footage. Housefull 5 - Official Trailer Dual certification: A new strategy? In an interesting move, the CBFC has certified two versions of the film—Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B—on May 28. While it's unclear how the two versions differ, both have the exact same runtime of 165.48 minutes (2 hours, 45 minutes, and 48 seconds), making this a first-of-its-kind strategy for a mainstream Bollywood film. Housefull 5 boasts a massive ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar , Abhishek Bachchan , Riteish Deshmukh , Jacqueline Fernandez , and Sanjay Dutt , among others. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
CBFC Tones Down Sensual Scenes, Alters Words In Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5: Report
Last Updated: CBFC asked for multiple audio-visual changes in Housefull 5, including replacing words and trimming sensual visuals by 2 seconds. Akshay Kumar's much-anticipated film Housefull 5 is gearing up for a grand release on June 6, 2025, and ahead of its debut, the movie underwent a round of changes as mandated by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film boasts a star-studded ensemble including Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri and Sonam Bajwa. The CBFC has granted Housefull 5 a U/A 16+ certificate but not without asking for several modifications. As per a report by Bollywood Hungama, certain audio elements had to be altered or removed. These include the replacement of the words 'item' and 'haram', while a specific dialogue at the 1 hour 53 minute mark has been completely cut. Another line, featuring the phrase 'nikal dungi', was also modified. What's even more intriguing is that Housefull 5 will release with two versions, each having a different climax. This marks a first for a Bollywood film. Both versions, however, share the same runtime – 165 minutes and 48 seconds – as per the certification details. Whether this bold move of offering dual climaxes will give the film an edge at the box office remains to be seen. With a release lined up for the Bakra Eid weekend, Housefull 5 is expected to open to packed houses. The film also features an impressive supporting cast including Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Chitrangada Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, and Johnny Lever. First Published:
