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News18
15 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Housefull 5 Advance Booking: Akshay, Abhishek Starrer Mints Rs 8 Crore
Last Updated: Tarun Mansukhani co-wrote and directed the comedy, which was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Warda Nadiadwala and Firuzi Khan under the banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The popular Housefull franchise returned with its fifth instalment in theatres on June 6. As per the final advance booking numbers, the movie is on track to have a successful opening weekend at the box office. Housefull 5 promises unlimited comedy and brilliant performances from its star-studded ensemble. It has created a lot of buzz weeks before its release and appears to be another crowd-pleasing hit. According to a Pinkvilla report, the comedy film has sold about 95,000 tickets in advance sales. While PVRInox has sold 75,500 tickets, Cinepolis has sold approximately 19,250 tickets for the launch day, as of Thursday at 11:59 PM. The film is expected to launch its first show on Friday morning with pre-sales of 1.10 lakhs. Moreover, the report mentions Housefull 5 has scored the third biggest advance of the year after Chhaava (2,25,000 tickets*) and Sikandar (1,43,000 tickets). According to Sacnilk, the film has already grossed Rs 8.02 crore in advance bookings. In comparison to Akshay Kumar's previous film, Kesari Chapter 2, which reportedly received Rs 1.84 crore in advance bookings, Housefull 5 had a considerably superior pre-release success. Apart from Akshay Kumar, the film also stars 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 and Johnny Lever. Tarun Mansukhani co-wrote and directed the comedy which was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Warda Nadiadwala and Firuzi Khan under the banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The trailer begins with Nana Patekar setting the tone with a spectacular celebration onboard a beautiful yacht, where a billionaire is celebrating his 100th birthday with a lavish party. Things take a turn when he decides to announce his will; however, when the millionaire dies unexpectedly, the spotlight falls on three notable persons, who become major suspects. First Published: June 06, 2025, 09:39 IST
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Interview Ashutosh Rana on whether he will join politics: ‘Have no such ambition'
Actor Ashutosh Rana has diversified his career, venturing into various fields, including acting, voiceover work, authorship, and production. However, one domain where he doesn't seem to aspire to make a mark is the world of politics. He says that he has no interest in starting his political career. Also read: Ashutosh Rana on returning to theatre after over 20 years with Humare Ram, Vicky Kaushal in Chhaava, spy universe In a candid conversation with Hindustan Times, Ashutosh shared his thoughts on potentially venturing into politics, as well as his recent return to his theatrical roots with the play Humare Ram. When asked about a potential foray into politics, Ashutosh was straightforward and clear in his response. 'We all are in politics as we are part of a democracy. We all have a right to vote, which means that every person is part of the political world,' Ashutosh tells us in Hindi. The actor continues, 'The only difference is that some people reach the Parliament and some people are part of the whole political system from the road... "Today, I believe we need many more people to raise awareness on the streets. Because agar sadak jagi rahegi toh sansad saji rahegi aur aur sansad saji rahi toh sadak jagruk rahegi (If the streets are awake, the parliament will be vibrant, and if the parliament is vibrant, the streets will be aware)." He emphasised that not everyone can be part of the Parliament. 'I am a part of the over 175 crore people of the country. So, I have no ambition to enter the political world at the moment, and don't even wish to,' says the actor, adding, 'I have political knowledge and understanding but don't have any such ambition. Also, I am talking about my present state of mind as I don't believe in making any plans for the future'. 'I don't plan anything and leave it to god. I believe in the truth of the moment,' says the actor, who will soon be seen in War 2. Ashotosh, known for his roles in projects such as Dushman, Sangharsh and Pagglait, recently returned to theatre after 24 years. He plays the role of Ravan in the play Humare Ram, which is presented by Felicity Theatre. He was in Delhi recently for the play, and is not travelling to cities such as Kolkata, Rajkot and Ahmedabad with the play. Talking about going back to theatre, Ashutosh mentions, 'Theatre is our home ground. A place where my acting journey started'. 'I got back to theatre after 2000. The peace and comfort that an actor gets while performing in theatre can't be matched with anything.... It is really special. We communicate and connect with the audience while performing on the stage,' says the actor, who started his journey with the National School Drama. When asked why he remained away for so long, Ashutosh mentions that he was waiting for the right time and right role. 'I aspired to take theatre to the next level and it was done through this play Humare Ram... It is a larger-than-life story. We had to reflect the grandeur, and the stage, which we were able to do with the play. feel blessed that I got this, which was worth the wait,' he wrapped up.
Pink Villa
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Top Advance Bookings At Major National Chains For Opening Day In 2025: Housefull 5 secures 3rd spot among Bollywood movies with 90,000 tickets
The advance bookings for Housefull 5 have wrapped up for its opening day, and the numbers are in. The Akshay Kumar fronted comic caper has sold 90,000 tickets in top national chains like PVRInox and Cinepolis. This places Housefull 5 as the third highest-selling Bollywood film in advance bookings for 2025, trailing behind Chhaava (223,000 tickets) and Sikandar (143,000 tickets). However, these figures are, at best, mediocre for a franchise known for its mass appeal and star-studded cast. Fans and trade analysts expected much stronger advance numbers, given the brand value of the Housefull series. Other Bollywood releases like Raid 2 (86,000 tickets), Sky Force (52,000 tickets), and Badass Ravikumar (47,500 tickets) are behind Housefull 5, but the gap isn't as wide as one would hope for a film of this scale. Films like Kesari 2 (33,000 tickets), Emergency (27,000 tickets) and Jaat (20,000 tickets) round out the list. We had reported that Raid 2 sold 93,000 tickets in top national chains for the opening day in our listicle. To clarify, Raid 2 had sold 93,000 tickets by morning of the day of release. At midnight, the total ticket sales were 86,000. 1. Chhaava - 223,000 tickets 2. Sikandar - 143,000 tickets 3. Housefull 5 - 90,000 tickets 4. Raid 2 - 86,000 tickets 5. Sky Force - 52,000 tickets 6. Badass Ravikumar - 47,500 tickets (Rs 99) 7. Kesari 2 - 33,000 tickets 8. Bhool Chuk Maaf - 30,000 tickets 9. Emergency - 26,000 tickets (Rs 99) 10. Jaat - 20,000 tickets Outside the top national chains, Housefull 5 has performed better, especially in single-screen theaters and smaller centers. However, even these numbers are also not as impressive as they should be for a franchise that thrives on family audiences. The film's advance bookings for the weekend show a ray of hope. Families, eager to enjoy a light-hearted comedy during the festive holiday, have driven relatively stronger ticket sales for Saturday and Sunday. This could give the film a much-needed boost over the opening weekend. Financially, Housefull 5 is in a decent spot before its theatrical release. The makers have already recovered 60 percent of the film's budget through non-theatrical revenues, such as satellite, digital, and music rights. For Housefull 5 to be declared a hit, it needs to aim high at the ticket counters. It must net atleast over Rs 200 crore in India and gross over Rs 325 crore worldwide to be in contention to get a hit tag. Given the franchise's track record, this target is achievable but will depend heavily on positive word-of-mouth and sustained footfalls over the festive period. The Housefull series has always been a crowd-pleaser, banking on its mix of humor, star power, and family-friendly entertainment. But with only 90,000 advance tickets sold in top chains for the opening day, the film hasn't generated the buzz it needed. If Housefull 5 delivers on laughs and entertainment, it could overcome this average start. For now, all eyes are on its opening day performance and how it holds up over the crucial festive weekend.
Pink Villa
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Top 5 Bollywood Openers of 2025 So Far: Chhaava tops; Where will Housefull 5 land?
Housefull 5 led by Akshay Kumar is all set for a grand theatrical release. The film's advance bookings are almost about to end as we are less than an hour away from the film's release. The bookings of Housefull 5 point towards an opening in the vicinity of Rs 20 crore net and that would make the comic-caper the year's 3rd biggest Bollywood opener, only behind Chhaava and Sikandar. Chhaava opened to Rs 28.50 crore net and went on to do all time blockbuster level business across India. Sikandar, the Salman Khan star-vehicle opened with roughly Rs 25 crore net. The film was panned by fans and critics and it ended up sealing a sorry fate. Housefull 5 should have targeted an opening above that of Sikandar but that shall not happen owing to slower than expected advance bookings. Had the bookings been on par with the previous Housefull film that released in pre-Diwali, it would still have opened to a number above Rs 25 crore and closer to Rs 30 crore. Moving on, Raid 2 currently is the year's 3rd biggest opener with day 1 collections of around Rs 19 crore net. The movie emerged a bonafied hit at the box office despite competition from Retro, Hit 3 and Tourist Family. Sky Force and Jaat have currently occupied the 4th and 5th place in the list of top Bollywood openers of 2025 but that shall change tomorrow. Here Are The Top 5 Biggest Bollywood Openers Of 2025 So Far 1. Chhaava - Rs 29.50cr 2. Sikandar - Rs 25cr 3. Raid 2 - Rs 19cr 4. Sky Force - Rs 13.75cr 5. Jaat - Rs 9cr All eyes are on the film's word of mouth. If the word of mouth among the target audience is good, it will play well in theatres for the next few weeks and cross the Rs 200 crore net mark atleast. If the word of mouth is unfavourable, it will result in lesser than expected growth over the Eid weekend and then the numbers will come tumbling down in the weekdays. The family audience continues to remain vital for the success of Housefull 5. The industry is observing and monitoring the reception of Housefull 5 very closely. It will give the producers the courage to produce more ensemble comedies of the slapstick nature. Housefull 5 plays in theatres in just a few hours. Have you booked your tickets for the movie yet?
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vishnu Manchu Exclusive: On Kannappa, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, SS Rajamouli, Nepotism, Chhaava
After a delay in its release due to pending VFX work, Kannappa is all set to hit the big screen on June 27. In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18 Showsha's Titas Chowdhury, lead actor Vishnu Manchu talks about putting this heavy-budget film together, how he managed to convince Akshay Kumar to play Lord Shiva and how Mohanlal and Prabhas came onboard only because of their love for his dad, Mohan Babu. Vishnu further shares his stance on being a nepo kid, the struggles they face and turning down a Bollywood offer. He also shares his admiration for Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava and Rishab Shetty's Kantara and takes pride in SS Rajamouli's Telugu roots despite him being known as an 'Indian' filmmaker in the West. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: / showshaindia Follow Showsha on Instagram: / showsha_ Follow Showsha on Facebook: / showsha Follow Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: / 6yeotzey More entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
