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Housefull 5A vs 5B: What's the difference and which version is better?
What are Housefull 5A and 5B?
Housefull 5a and 5b difference which is better?
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Akshay Kumar's new film Housefull 5 released on June 6 across 5,000 screens in India. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the movie offers a unique viewing experience with two versions of the climax, titled Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B . Both versions are playing simultaneously in multiplexes, aiming to attract audiences with their distinct 5 is a murder mystery set on a cruise ship. The plot revolves around a wealthy billionaire, played by Ranjeet, who is murdered after announcing he will leave his fortune to his successor named Jolly. The twist is there are three characters named Jolly, portrayed by Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan. All three, along with their girlfriends (Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, and Nargis Fakhri), are suspects in the murder. The film's first two hours are the same in both versions, but the last 20 minutes differ, revealing different have allocated almost equal screens for both versions. Most multiplexes run two shows per screen for each version, while extra shows are given to Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan, which also released this reviews from fans and critics praise the comedy and slapstick elements. Early reactions say Housefull 5A has a clear resolution, while 5B offers a similar but somewhat forced ending. The makers encourage viewers to watch both versions. Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh posted a video asking the audience to watch the film twice to see both dual endings aim to boost box office collections by encouraging repeat viewings. With theatrical repeat visits declining outside fan bases, the producers hope this approach will bring more viewers back to by Tarun Mansukhani, known for Dostana, Housefull 5 features a large star cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, and others. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, this film is the fifth installment in the popular Housefull franchise.
