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Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 Ending To Vary Across Theatres
Before Akshay Kumar returns with his superhit Housefull franchise in theatres, producer Sajid Nadiadwala made a unique announcement. He mentioned that Housefull 5 will offer a groundbreaking twist in cinematic storytelling by featuring two entirely different climaxes, with each theatre presenting its unique ending. The bold experiment was announced on the 75th anniversary of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.
Alternate endings are rarely explored in cinema history – probably not on this scale. This time, Housefull 5 is not just about comedy. It's a murder mystery that embraces narrative unpredictability, supported by the star power and mass appeal of a successful franchise.
Speaking about it, 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. Since, i wanted to make Housefull 5 a thriller comedy, there couldn't have been a better way to execute my idea of having multiple endings than this."
He added, 'It felt right to do something radical as we celebrate 75 years of Nadiadwala Grandson in the industry. Housefull is India's biggest comedy franchise and for the fifth instalment, we had to push the boundaries of what comedy can be. The idea of different endings came from a simple question: why should the audience always have just one version of the truth in a thriller? With Housefull 5, we've built a film that plays with form while staying completely rooted in entertainment. It's a killer comedy, literally, with twists that change depending on where you're watching it. and I'm proud we're doing it under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson as we mark 75 years in the business. Our legacy has always been about embracing scale, stars, and giving audiences newer experiences and Housefull 5 takes all it to another level."
He further mentioned, 'It's a natural extension of the theatrical experience: creating intrigue, rewatch value, and a sense of discovery. In a world of spoilers and algorithms, we're bringing back that element of surprise. And that's where the fun begins."
For distributors, this format creates both opportunities and challenges. Sanjay Chatar of Pen Marudhar described it as adding 'an entirely new layer of interactivity to the theatrical experience," requiring close collaboration with exhibitors to ensure 'optimal programming, audience flow, and discoverability across locations."
'We're excited to support the launch of Housefull 5 with this groundbreaking multi-ending format—the first time such a release strategy has been attempted at scale in Indian cinema. Each of our locations will screen both versions of the film, programmed either across different screens or staggered showtimes. This gives moviegoers more choice, more engagement, and more reason to return to the theatre." Kamal Gianchandani – Chief Business planning & Strategy at PVR INOX said.
Housefull 5 boasts an ensemble of 19 stars, comprising Akshay Kumar, joined by returning favourites and some new faces including Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. The film, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, releases on June 6, 2025.
