AgenciesThe 2025 release Housefull 5, a blend of comedy and suspense, has made a powerful impact on its opening day, earning the title of the third-highest first-day earner in Bollywood this year. The film marks a significant achievement for its lead actor, Akshay Kumar, who has now added another major success to his record. This film becomes his fourth-highest opener overall and his second-best performance since the pandemic era began.
Box Office Success: Day 1 Collection
On its debut day, Housefull 5 collected an impressive Rs 24.35 crore, overtaking the recently successful Raid 2 and claiming the third spot among the year’s top openers. However, it still trails behind Sikandar, which launched with Rs 30.06 crore, and Chhaava, which pulled in Rs 33.10 crore on its first day. The film now faces the challenge of joining the elite club of top three weekend openers. For that, it needs to accumulate more than RS 73.83 crore over its first weekend—a steep but not impossible task, given its current momentum.
Akshay Kumar's Box Office Milestone
For Akshay Kumar, Housefull 5 has turned out to be a crucial release. Not only is it his highest day-one collection of 2025 so far, but it also cements its place as his fourth biggest opening day grosser of all time. The films that surpass it in his personal list are Mission Mangal (Rs 29 crore), Sooryavanshi (Rs 26 crore), and Gold (Rs 25 crore). With the latest numbers, Akshay continues to prove his unwavering star power in commercial cinema.
Sustained Momentum
According to data from Sacnilk.com, the film hasn’t slowed down after its initial success. After a solid opening of Rs 30 crore, it has gone on to collect a cumulative Rs 54 crore in totalOn day three it has earned Rs 0.83 crore. The film is showing strong word-of-mouth appeal and consistent audience footfall, indicating a promising run at the box office through its opening weekend.
Film Overview
Housefull 5 is a Hindi comedy thriller released in 2025, co-written and helmed by Tarun Mansukhani. The production is handled by Sajid Nadiadwala, Warda Nadiadwala, and Firuzi Khan under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner. The film is the fifth installment of the long-running Housefull series and maintains the franchise’s signature chaotic humor.
The star cast includes Akshay Kumar in the lead role, with Abhishek Bachchan portraying the primary antagonist. Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, and Soundarya Sharma appear in key roles. The film also features a large ensemble, including Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, and others in supporting parts. Two alternate versions of the movie include Chitrangda Singh and Fardeen Khan as separate villains.
Set on a luxury cruise, the story follows the mysterious murder of a billionaire named Ranjeet Dobriyal. As panic spreads, the whodunit turns into a hilarious chain of misadventures, delivering the classic slapstick and confusion that fans of the franchise have come to expect.
Box Office Success: Day 1 Collection
On its debut day, Housefull 5 collected an impressive Rs 24.35 crore, overtaking the recently successful Raid 2 and claiming the third spot among the year’s top openers. However, it still trails behind Sikandar, which launched with Rs 30.06 crore, and Chhaava, which pulled in Rs 33.10 crore on its first day. The film now faces the challenge of joining the elite club of top three weekend openers. For that, it needs to accumulate more than RS 73.83 crore over its first weekend—a steep but not impossible task, given its current momentum.Akshay Kumar's Box Office Milestone
For Akshay Kumar, Housefull 5 has turned out to be a crucial release. Not only is it his highest day-one collection of 2025 so far, but it also cements its place as his fourth biggest opening day grosser of all time. The films that surpass it in his personal list are Mission Mangal (Rs 29 crore), Sooryavanshi (Rs 26 crore), and Gold (Rs 25 crore). With the latest numbers, Akshay continues to prove his unwavering star power in commercial cinema.Sustained Momentum
According to data from Sacnilk.com, the film hasn’t slowed down after its initial success. After a solid opening of Rs 30 crore, it has gone on to collect a cumulative Rs 54 crore in totalOn day three it has earned Rs 0.83 crore. The film is showing strong word-of-mouth appeal and consistent audience footfall, indicating a promising run at the box office through its opening weekend.Film Overview
Housefull 5 is a Hindi comedy thriller released in 2025, co-written and helmed by Tarun Mansukhani. The production is handled by Sajid Nadiadwala, Warda Nadiadwala, and Firuzi Khan under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner. The film is the fifth installment of the long-running Housefull series and maintains the franchise’s signature chaotic humor.The star cast includes Akshay Kumar in the lead role, with Abhishek Bachchan portraying the primary antagonist. Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, and Soundarya Sharma appear in key roles. The film also features a large ensemble, including Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, and others in supporting parts. Two alternate versions of the movie include Chitrangda Singh and Fardeen Khan as separate villains.
Set on a luxury cruise, the story follows the mysterious murder of a billionaire named Ranjeet Dobriyal. As panic spreads, the whodunit turns into a hilarious chain of misadventures, delivering the classic slapstick and confusion that fans of the franchise have come to expect.
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