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13 hours ago
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'Housefull 5' director Tarun Mansukhani says 'You can't come to me at 11 am and say, 'Oh, I need to leave at 5' amid Deepika Padukone's 'Spirit' row
He added, 'I want to go home and spend time with my dog. So I get the vibe and totally get the feeling. But just put it in the contract from the beginning, then everyone's prepared.' read more Ever since Deepika Padukone has quit Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, people like Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Mani Ratnam, Rana Daggubati have supported her stand. 'Housefull 5' director Tarun Mansukhani has done the same recently but his choices of words are getting mixed reactions. The director said, 'You can't come to me at 11 am and say, 'Oh, I need to leave at 5.' I have scenes to finish with other actors, a location that may not be available again, and a budget to look into.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He added, 'I want to go home and spend time with my dog. So I get the vibe and totally get the feeling. But just put it in the contract from the beginning, then everyone's prepared.' One wrote- 'The answer is very kiddish. An 8-hour contract is the actress's demand, if you can go with it then ok. If you can't go with it, look for other options professionally. Instead these people are questioning her about how she can do it. Comparing dog with family and her first kid. Omg.' Housefull 5 As Housefull 5 has released in cinemas and doing reasonably well at the box-office, Akshay Kumar stepped out for the public review at the popular Gaiety cinema in Bandra, Mumbai wearing the mask the killer wears in the comedy. He even shared the video on his Instagram and wrote- 'Bas yun hi I decided to wear the killer mask and interview people coming out of the Housefull5 show at Bandra today. Pakda jaane wala thaa end mein but bhaag gaya us se pehle. Mast experience.' One wrote- 'Last Me Mask Hatakar Dhamaka 😍 Dena Chahiye Tha.' Another said, 'Kya log hai itni clear voice nahi pehchaan sakte kaash me waha hoti.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A third commented- 'The boy at the gate in the end, seems recognises it's Akshay Kumar.' And one more wrote- 'Kon hai ye log kaha se aaye hai me to @akshaykumar sab ko ek aeh me pehchan jata love you akki paji.'
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First Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
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Akshay Kumar steps out for public review of 'Housefull 5' wearing a mask, shares video and says 'Was about to get caught but...'
Kumar stepped out for the public review at the popular Gaiety cinema in Bandra, Mumbai wearing the mask the killer wears in the comedy. read more As Housefull 5 has released in cinemas and doing reasonably well at the box-office, Akshay Kumar stepped out for the public review at the popular Gaiety cinema in Bandra, Mumbai wearing the mask the killer wears in the comedy. He even shared the video on his Instagram and wrote- 'Bas yun hi I decided to wear the killer mask and interview people coming out of the Housefull5 show at Bandra today. Pakda jaane wala thaa end mein but bhaag gaya us se pehle. Mast experience.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD One wrote- 'Last Me Mask Hatakar Dhamaka 😍 Dena Chahiye Tha.' Another said, 'Kya log hai itni clear voice nahi pehchaan sakte kaash me waha hoti.' A third commented- 'The boy at the gate in the end, seems recognises it's Akshay Kumar.' And one more wrote- 'Kon hai ye log kaha se aaye hai me to @akshaykumar sab ko ek aeh me pehchan jata love you akki paji.' Akshay Kumar started his year with Sky Force with debutant Veer Pahariya. That was a film about the valour of the Indian Air Force, a film against the backdrop of a true story that falls under the genre of drama. His next was Kesari Chapter 2, again inspired by true events, the aftermath of the Jallianwallah Bagh massacre. Kumar played a lawyer in an intense and impressive performance. It was a commercial success, and also starred R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday. Come September, it's time for the audiences to witness the courtroom battle between Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi in Jolly LLB 3. This is the one film that should be able to deliver both critically and commercially. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Housefull 5 Box Office prediction: Akshay eyes biggest opening of 2025
Housefull 5 BO collection Day 1 Prediction: Akshay Kumar is back in the limelight with his third big release of the year — Housefull 5. Following the patriotic drama Sky Force and action-packed Kesari Chapter 2, the superstar now dives into his most ambitious comedy yet. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, this fifth instalment of the fan-favourite Housefull franchise promises double the madness and chaos the series is known for. Housefull 5 is a comedy thriller that features a murder mystery involving a billionaire and three imposters claiming his fortune. The star-studded cast includes Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonam Bajwa, Jacqueline Fernandez, Abhishek Bachchan, and more. The movie has already caught attention thanks to its exciting trailer and catchy songs. Housefull 5 box office collection day 1 Akshay Kumar's movie is expected to be his biggest opening of the year and is likely to surpass the collection of Sky Force and Kesari Chapter 2. Film trade analyst Rohit Jaiswal has predicted that Housefull 5 could earn between ₹22 to ₹25 crore on its opening day. Housefull 5 advance booking Even before its theatrical release, Housefull 5 has raked in impressive numbers through advance bookings. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned ₹13.94 crore on Day 1 from pre-release ticket sales alone. Of this, version 5A brought in ₹5.67 crore, while version 5B added ₹2.35 crore. These figures come from over 17,000 shows scheduled across India, signalling a strong opening for the comedy franchise. The film is expected to perform exceptionally well in metropolitan areas. Maharashtra leads with ₹2.95 crore in advance bookings, followed by Delhi NCR at ₹2.34 crore. Gujarat and Karnataka are not far behind, contributing ₹1.25 crore and ₹1.02 crore respectively. Housefull 5 has two climaxes Unlike its predecessors, Housefull 5 takes a bold leap with a unique concept — dual endings. Released in two formats, Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B, each version offers a different climax, giving audiences a fresh twist depending on which version they watch. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed that Housefull 5 will have two different climaxes. "I have been thinking about this idea for the past 30 years - how to create a thriller with an X factor that leaves the audience talking long after they leave the theatre. So I came up with a story where every theatre will have a different killer. So if you watch it at Gaiety, it'll have one killer. If you watch it at Galaxy, there'll be somebody else. In PVR screen number 4, you'll see a different killer, and in PVR screen number 5, yet another one. It's like every time you watch the film, you'll get a different ending," the producer said during the trailer launch. Housefull 5: India's most expensive comedy With a budget of ₹225 crore, Housefull 5 is officially India's costliest comedy film. Released across 5,000+ screens, it marks the biggest comedy release ever. All signs point to a blockbuster opening for this grand entertainer.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Long Before Housefull 5 's Multiple Climaxes, There Was A Netflix Film That Did It
Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. These aren't two seat numbers of the same row in a cinema hall for the movie Housefull 5. They refer to the two alternate endings of the fifth installment in the popular but oft-ridiculed comedy franchise. This edition, directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, won't just be a Housefull -style slapstick comedy. There's also an element of murder mystery to it. When a billionaire (Ranjeet) is murdered on a cruise ship, three men -- played by Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh -- come forward claiming to be his rightful heir, Jolly. Chaos and comedy ensue when the search for the billionaire's killer and the real heir begins. As Housefull 5 releases in theatres today, the comedy thriller will have two climaxes with different murderers. At the trailer launch of the film, Nadiadwala proudly declared a film with two different endings was something that hadn't "happened anywhere else in the world", adding that he was toying with the idea for the last 30 years. "I've written a story [ Housefull ] where every theatre will have a different killer. So, if you watch it at Gaiety, it'll have one killer. If you watch it at Galaxy, there'll be another. In PVR screen number 4, you'll see a different killer, and in PVR screen number 5, yet another one. It's like every time you watch the film, you'll get a different ending," the producer had said. But Is That So? While two alternate endings with different murderers is a first for the Housefull franchise, which started 15 years ago, it's not a novel concept. In 2018, streamer Netflix came out with Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, an interactive film set in the dystopian sci-fi thriller world of Black Mirror anthology series franchise. It was directed by David Slade and penned by Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker. Set in 1984, the movie followed a young programmer named Stefan Butler, played by Fionn Whitehead, who is adapting a fantasy gamebook into a video game. And, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch had not two, but many, many endings. How so? Its interactive medium film gave the viewer the agency to make decisions for the protagonist. They chose what happened to Stefan - whether he accepts or rejects help from the game company in developing the game, or whether he jumps off the balcony or not. However, Bandersnatch wasn't the first of its kind either. In the past, Malayalam film Harikrishnans (1998) and Hollywood movie Clue (1985) released in theatres with different endings. Bandersnatch, however, gave the viewer the power to decide the end. This Netflix film received mixed reviews with much debate over the extent to which the viewer's decision influenced the story's narrative and subsequent outcome. But when have reviews ever been a concern for the Housefull folk. Its budget, crassness of jokes, and also box office collections have only increased over the years. The last film, Housefull 4 was mounted on a budget of Rs 150 crore and it managed to collect over Rs 280 crore at the ticket windows. As for Housefull 5, you can choose your poison - Housefull 5A, Housefull 5B, or, maybe both?
Irish Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Hundreds of former dancers turn out for launch of Riverdance's 30th anniversary show in Dublin
HUNDREDS of former Riverdance dancers came together this week to enjoy a special performance of the show in Dublin. Held at the Gaiety Theatre last night, some of the original stars of the show were in the audience for an alumni performance of the 30th anniversary show. Originally a seven-minute Eurovision interval act which impressed television audiences in 1994, Riverdance debuted in 1995 as a full-length musical and theatrical performance. Former Riverdance leads Breandán de Gallaí, Susan Ginnity and Pat Roddy pictured with Director John McColgan ahead of a special alumni event held at the Gaiety Theatre last night Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty, and directed by John McColgan, the original troupe was led by Michael Flatley and Jean Butler. Riverdance lead dancers Jean Butler and Micheal Flatley pictured in Dublin in 1995 To celebrate its 30-year milestone, Riverdance 30 – The New Generation has embarked on a special anniversary tour this year, which will see it visit 30 UK venues - one for each year of its history - from August to December. Current Riverdance leads Amy Mae Dolan and Fergus Fitzpatrick pictured on the Gaiety stage The production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics, the producers have confirmed. 'It is both a privilege and a delight to celebrate 30 years of Riverdance and the unique journey it has taken us on,' Riverdance director John McColgan said. 'In those 30 years the show has transformed from a spectacle into a global cultural phenomenon – continuously evolving yet remaining true to its Irish roots.' Former Riverdance leads Breandán de Gallaí and Susan Ginnity pictured with Amy Mae Dolan and Fergus Fitzpatrick He added: 'On this upcoming tour we look forward to welcoming 'the new generation' of artists while paying tribute to the talented performers, creators, dedicated crew, and the millions of fans who have made Riverdance a worldwide celebration of music and dance.' The original Riverdance cast pictured in Dublin in February 1995 Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan the 30th anniversary show will run at the Gaiety Theatre until September, when it will begin its UK tour. See More: Anniversary, Dublin, Gaiety Theatre, Reunion, Riverdance, Tour
