The buzz around Housefull 5 is gaining serious momentum ahead of its theatrical release this Friday. Starring Akshay Kumar alongside an ensemble cast that includes Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and more, the latest installment in the popular comedy franchise has already raked in ₹2.5 crore in advance bookings — surpassing Akshay’s recent film Kesari Chapter 2, which earned ₹1.84 crore in pre-sales.
According to data from trade tracker Sacnilk, Housefull 5 has sold over 84,900 tickets across 11,553 shows by Wednesday evening. With two more days to go until release, the film’s pre-release numbers are expected to climb further. The big question now: can it surpass Sky Force, which leads with ₹3.78 crore in advance bookings?
Housefull Franchise’s Box Office Legacy
Housefull remains one of India’s most bankable comedy franchises. The original film earned ₹119 crore worldwide, followed by ₹188 crore for the second, ₹185 crore for the third, and a staggering ₹296 crore for Housefull 4. The fourth installment had a grand Diwali release in 2019 and pulled in ₹8 crore from advance bookings, with an impressive ₹19.08 crore net on opening day.
What to Expect from Housefull 5
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner, Housefull 5 brings together a massive star cast including 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 film unfolds as a murder mystery set aboard a cruise ship and will offer audiences a unique twist — two alternate endings, each with a different killer. With such an ensemble and a fresh narrative take, Housefull 5 aims to blend the franchise’s signature humor with suspense.
Can It Break Records?
With advance bookings already beating Kesari Chapter 2, all eyes are now on whether Housefull 5 can surpass Sky Force and replicate or exceed the opening day success of Housefull 4. Given the loyal fan base, holiday timing, and curiosity around its whodunit-style plot, box office analysts are cautiously optimistic.
As the countdown to release begins, Housefull 5 appears to be on track for a thunderous start.
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