The fifth installment in the hit franchise marks Akshay Kumar’s second-best post-Covid opener, trailing only Chhaava and Sikandar in 2025’s biggest Bollywood openings.
Mumbai | June 6, 2025
Akshay Kumar’s highly anticipated comedy Housefull 5 has opened with a bang at the Indian box office. As per early trends, the film has collected an estimated ₹23 to ₹25 crore on its opening day, making it the third-highest Bollywood opener of 2025.
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film features a star-studded cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, and others, returning with the franchise’s signature blend of slapstick humour and over-the-top thrills.
Despite mixed word-of-mouth, the film capitalized on low competition, with films like Raid 2 and Kesari Chapter 2 nearing the end of their runs.
Top 5 Bollywood Openers of 2025 (Day 1)
- Chhaava – ₹33.10 crore
- Sikandar – ₹30.06 crore
- Housefull 5 – ₹23-25 crore (estimated)
- Raid 2 – ₹19.71 crore
- Sky Force – ₹15.30 crore
The comedy caper has surpassed Raid 2 and is only trailing behind big-ticket releases led by Vicky Kaushal and Salman Khan.
Akshay Kumar’s Post-Covid Opening Day Rankings
- Sooryavanshi – ₹26.29 crore
- Housefull 5 – ₹23-25 crore (estimated)
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan – ₹16.07 crore
- Sky Force – ₹15.30 crore
- Ram Setu – ₹15.25 crore
Housefull 5 has now outperformed other Akshay Kumar releases such as Kesari Chapter 2, Raksha Bandhan, and OMG 2, reaffirming his box office clout in multi-starrer entertainers.
Key Metrics
- Budget: ₹225 crore
- Advance Booking: ₹8.02 crore
- Morning Occupancy: 13.62%
- Estimated Day 1 Collection: ₹23-25 crore
With the weekend ahead and minimal box office competition, Housefull 5 is well-positioned to post strong figures in the coming days.
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