Akshay Kumar’s latest comedy flick Housefull 5 is nearing the end of its theatrical run. Despite getting mixed reviews, the comedy extravaganza has managed to hold steady at the box office since its release. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the fifth instalment in the Housefull franchise crossed the coveted Rs 100 crore in its first week. The film has maintained a good streak even in its second week; however, it has witnessed a dip in the third week.
The film opened strong, raking in Rs 127.25 crore in its first week. It continued its momentum into the second week, collecting an additional Rs 40.85 crore. With the release of Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par, Housefull 5 saw a noticeable dip, earning just Rs 12.57 crore in its third week.
Now, the domestic net collection of the film has reached approximately Rs 180.68 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. While Housefull 5 continues to maintain pace at the box office, it is believed that the movie will lose more screen count and collections with this weekend’s movie releases, MAA, F1 and Kannappa.
Housefull 5, helmed by Tarun Mansukhani, boasts one of Bollywood’s largest ensemble casts in recent years. The comedy-thriller, which was released in cinemas on June 6, brought together some of the heavyweights of Bollywood. The film featured franchise regulars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan, along with new additions Sanjay Dutt, Shreyas Talpade, Fardeen Khan, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Sonam Bajwa, Chitrangada Singh, Chunky Pandey, Soundarya Sharma, Nargis Fakhri and Johnny Lever.
Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the fifth instalment takes audiences on a luxurious cruise and centres on a murder mystery. Shortly after a billionaire announces that his fortune will be left to his successor, Jolly, he is found dead. But here’s the catch: there are not one but three Jollys on board and each of their girlfriends is a prime suspect in the crime.
Apart from having a star-studded cast and being one of the biggest comedy films of the year, Housefull 5 has piqued audiences’ interest with an unexpected twist – two different endings. Depending on the show’s time and location, viewers had the option to watch either Housefull 5A or Housefull 5B, with each offering a unique ending to the storyline.