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Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Housefull 5 advance booking: Akshay Kumar film beats Kesari Chapter 2, will it surpass Sky Force?
Housefull 5 advance booking: Tarun Mansukhani's Housefull 5 will hit screens this Friday. The film features an ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan. According to Sacnilk, the film has brought in ₹2.5 crore in advance collections in India so far. (Also Read: Sajid Nadiadwala reveals Housefull 5 to have different killers, multiple endings based on theatre) The trade website reports that Housefull 5 sold 84,916 tickets for 11,553 shows by Wednesday evening. The film has collected ₹2.5 crore so far and is expected to bring in more, given that it's a Friday release. According to the trade website, Akshay's previous film, Kesari Chapter 2, with Ananya Panday and R Madhavan, made ₹1.84 crore in advance booking. While Housefull 5 managed to beat those numbers, it remains to be seen if it beats Sky Force's advance booking collection, which stands at ₹3.78 crore. The previous film in the franchise, Housefull 4, released for Diwali in 2019 and made ₹8 crore in advance collections, bringing in ₹19.08 crore net in India on its opening day. Housefull is one of the most popular franchises in India. The first film collected ₹119 crore worldwide, while the second film made ₹188 crore. The third and fourth films in the instalment brought in ₹185 crore and ₹296 crore respectively. Apart from Akshay, Riteish and Abhishek, Housefull 5 stars Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer and Johnny Lever. The murder mystery, which takes place on a cruise ship, will feature two different endings with different killers. Sajid Khan directed the first two parts of the franchise, with Sajid-Farhad directing the third and Farhad Samji the fourth. Housefull 5 is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Warda Nadiadwala, and Firuzi Khan under the production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.
News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 Becomes India's Costliest Comedy At Rs 225 Crore: Report
Last Updated: Akshay Kumar and Sajid Nadiadwala's Housefull 5, releasing on June 6, 2025, is set to be the most expensive comedy film in Indian cinema. Akshay Kumar is coming back with Housefull 5, and this time, it's bigger and crazier than ever. According to a new report, the movie has been made with a huge budget of Rs 225 crore, making it the most expensive comedy film ever made in India! And guess what? That amount doesn't even include money spent on posters or ads! The team went all out for this one. They shot big parts of the film on a real cruise ship in international waters for 90 days. The rest of the scenes were filmed on grand sets in Mumbai. Housefull 5 also features 19 popular actors in the cast. Insiders say it wasn't easy at all, but producer Sajid Nadiadwala didn't hold back. He pulled out all the stops to make sure the movie looked grand. A source told Pinkvilla, 'Housefull 5 was among the most difficult film to set up for Sajid Nadiadwala. He has made a lavish 'Killer Comedy' for the audience, without compromising on the costs". The report also says that Housefull 5 has a bigger budget than any comedy film before it, beating Housefull 4 (which cost Rs 165 crore) and Golmaal Again (Rs 142 crore). The film now stands as one of Akshay Kumar's top three most expensive films, right up there with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sooryavanshi. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is set to release on June 6, 2025. It will be released in theatres with two endings. In an official statement, producer Sajid Nadiadwala shared, 'With Housefull 5, we wanted to take a bold creative swing that hasn't been done before internationally for any thriller film. The idea of having multiple endings, multiple experiences has been with me for 30 years." The latest installment in the beloved comedy franchise has raked in a whopping Rs 3.88 crore in advance bookings. The film has already sold 25,429 tickets across India. Of the Rs 3.88 crore in advance sales, Rs 90.88 lakh has been collected so far, with Rs 36.41 lakh coming from the Hindi-language version alone. Housefull 5 is co-written and directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Warda Nadiadwala and Firuzi Khan under production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The film features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer and Johnny Lever.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Sajid Nadiadwala and Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 is India's most expensive comedy; Budget details revealed
After collaborating on films like Waqt Hamara Hai, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Jaan-E-Mann, Heyy Babyy, Kambakkht Ishq, Housefull, Housefull 2, Housefull 3, Housefull 4 and Bachchan Panday, the duo of Akshay Kumar and Sajid Nadiadwala are all gearing up for the release of Housefull 5 on coming Friday, June 6, 2025. The film has been extensively shot over 90-day period inside a cruise in the international waters and also on set in Mumbai. Sources confirm that Housefull 5 is the most expensive comedy of Indian Cinema, surpassing films like Housefull 4 (Rs 165 crore) and Golmaal Again (Rs 142 crore) among others. According to sources close to the development, Housefull 5 has been made on a budget of Rs 225 crore (Excluding PnA), making it the most expensive comedy of Indian Cinema. 'From a star-cast of 19 acclaimed actors to the logistical challenges of shooting at real locations with a massive ensemble – Housefull 5 was among the most difficult film to set up for Sajid Nadiadwala. He has made a lavish 'Killer Comedy' for the audience, without compromising on the costs,' revealed a source. The source further informs that Housefull 5 also happens to be among the top 3 expensive films of Akshay Kumar's career. 'While Sooryavanshi was made on a budget of Rs 250 crore, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan had a production cost of almost Rs 300 crore. Housefull 5 is certainly the second most expensive of his career,' the source added. Various figures are floating around for the film, but the actual costs are known only once the casting is done, and the makers actually shoot for the film at locations. At times, the bloated figures are circulated also for subsidy purposes. All said and done, Housefull 5 is still an expensive film, and a rather brave call from NGE to mount a comedy on this scale, at these costs. The advances opened on Saturday evening, and there is hope on them to pick up momentum from Tuesday evening. The overseas sales are encouraging, as a career best opening seems to be on cards for Akshay Kumar in the international markets. Being a franchise film in the comedy genre, HF 5 has fetched good values from satellite, digital and music players, but it is just half the work done and the film has to show strong theatrical results as well. The teaser, trailer, and music promises entertainment, and that's a genre which is thriving in the post-pandemic world. All eyes on June 6 now. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Housefull 5 Overseas Advance Booking: Akshay Kumar aims at career best opening; Comic caper takes a positive start
Housefull 5 is gearing up for a grand theatrical release on June 6, 2025, and the international box office is already buzzing with excitement if advance bookings are anything to go by. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the comic caper's unique dual-climax strategy, peppy songs, and a fresh murder-mystery angle set on a luxury cruise have built curiosity among audiences. A USD 5 million opening weekend looks achievable, potentially making it Akshay Kumar 's biggest overseas opener ever. While the international response is electric, advance bookings in India are decent but slightly underwhelming, with hopes pinned on a last-minute surge. Let's analyse the advance bookings of Housefull 5 in key international markets in further detail. In the United States and Canada, Housefull 5 is off to a fantastic start. Early reports indicate robust ticket sales, with multiplex chains like AMC and Cineplex reporting fast-filling shows. If this momentum holds, Housefull 5 could surpass Akshay's previous overseas hits like Housefull 4 and Good Newz in 1 week flat. Singapore is also showing impressive numbers. Advance bookings have picked up nicely since the trailer release. In Australia, Housefull 5 is performing strongly, outpacing Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava but trailing slightly behind Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. New Zealand and Fiji are seeing phenomenal traction. Four days out, Housefull 5 is tracking at double the advance bookings of 2024's Diwali releases. In the UAE, advance bookings opened today, and early signs point to a strong response. The Eid festival is expected to drive huge footfalls. In India, advance bookings are off to an average start. Less than 10000 tickets have been sold in top national chains at the time of this article in 2 days. An opening of Rs 20 crore net seems difficult unless the momentum shifts in favour of the film. All that Housefull 5 now requires is positive word of mouth from the fans of the franchise. Every film of the franchise has emerged a hit or more at the box office and Housefull 5 needs to keep the track record intact. Have you booked your tickets for Housefull 5 yet? If yes, which Housefull 5 are you watching? A or B?
Pink Villa
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Housefull 5 Trailer Honest Review: Akshay Kumar-led laugh riot returns stronger, with Jackie Shroff's ‘choti bachchi hai kya' stealing the show
A 69 billion pounds empire, 1 big murder, truckloads of confusion and too many memorable moments that will surely bring a smile on your faces is what sums up Houseful 5 trailer. Watching an ensemble cast that you could have never imagined coming together otherwise, in a film is simple going to be the best. The story revolves around the will of Ranjeet, played by the yesteryear actor himself, who is hosting his 100 th birthday celebration on a cruise. The iconic villain of Bollywood, brings his charm back in a comic avatar. His 'aeeeee' will get you nostalgic and we bet this will only add up to your experience of watching the trailer. His has named his entire property to his only son Jolly. Now this is where the confusion begins because there are not just 1 but 3 Jolly's. The trailer has a lot of high points including the slap scene of Akshay Kumar and the monkeys from Housefull 2, Hero Jackie Shroff and Khalnayak Sanjay Dutt coming together as cops, Chunky Panday's revival as Akhiri Pasta, Jackie Shroff giving a new twist to the viral meme dialogue of son Tiger shroff's 'choti bachchi hai kya?' and more. The Tarun Manshukhnani directorial, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala is sure to not only make you laugh but make you leave the theatre with smiling faces and lot of good moments to cherish for a long time. Well, the trailer has done that for sure! Housefull 5 Star Cast Houseful 5 has an ensemble star cast and we cannot wait to see them shine together on the big screen. The cast includes, Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonam Bajwa, Abhishek Bachchan, Nargis Fakhri, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Chitrangada Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever. It is going to be nothing less than a visual delight for the fans to witness so many big names in one movie. Was Housefull 4 a hit or flop? Housefull franchise has been a hit amongst fans since the first part released. Every instalment has come up with an addition and subtraction of the star cast and a new story which has only been better than the previous one. This part dealt with reincarnation, brought Akshay and Riteish along with new additions like Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, Kriti Kharbanda, and Pooja Hegde. It released on Diwali 2019, and fetched Rs 205.5 crore at the ticket windows by the end. This is the highest as compared to Houseful that fetched Rs 72.25 crore, Houseful 2 that fetched Rs 111.75 crore and Houseful 3 that fetched Rs 108 crore. Will Housefull 5 break all the records? Makers have claimed that Housefull 5 is going to be the biggest instalment of the franchise when it comes to the budget, casting and content front. A source close to the film revealed to Pinkvilla that the Akshay Kumar led film is mounted on a massive Rs 350 crore budget. It is because of such big investments that we hope this instalment crosses Rs 300 crore mark and helps the total earnings of the franchise reach Rs 800 crore. Why was 2 versions of Houseful 5 submitted to CBFC? Pinkvilla had exclusively revealed that the producers have submitted two different versions of the upcoming magnum opus franchise to CBFC. The reliable sources have told us, ' Housefull 5 is a one-of-its-kind comic thriller, and to keep the mystery of this entertainer intact, the producer has submitted two different versions of the film to the Central Board of Film Certification. Interestingly, both the versions have been watched by the members of the board, and the film has been certified U/A,' revealed a source close to the development. Although the exact intent to submit 2 versions of the comedy caper is unknown, but sources confirm that Sajid, who has written the story and screenplay, is planning to do something new that would take the audience and industry by surprise. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our own research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
