Housefull 5 Cast Salaries: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh Among Highest-Paid-Deets Inside

With Housefull 5 opening to massive screens and strong reception, reports reveal Akshay Kumar earned up to ₹70 crore, while Riteish Deshmukh and others took home substantial paychecks.

Mumbai, June 8, 2025Housefull 5, one of Bollywood’s biggest comedy franchises, stormed into theatres with a grand release across 5,000 screens. Starring a galaxy of stars from Akshay Kumar to Nana Patekar, the film is grabbing headlines — not just for its comic chaos and dual endings, but also for the eye-popping salaries of its ensemble cast.

Also Read: Housefull 5 Box Office Day 2: Akshay Kumar’s Comedy Storm Hits ₹54 Cr Mark!


Akshay Kumar’s Massive Payday

While Akshay Kumar didn’t confirm an exact figure, his witty retort at the trailer launch hinted at a hefty remuneration.

“Maine paise liye honge to main tujhe kyu bataunga? Tu hamara bhatija lagta hai?… I took a very good amount,” he quipped.

  • Estimated Salary: ₹60–70 crore
  • Unconfirmed Claims (KRK): ₹126 crore including profit share
  • Film Budget: Estimated between ₹225–375 crore

Also Read: Housefull 5 Success Decoded! Akshay’s Comedy Produced at Rs 250 Cr Needs to Make This Much to Become a Hit


🎭 Senior Stars: Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar

The veteran trio featured in key roles — Sanjay and Jackie as a quirky cop duo, and Nana Patekar in a still-undisclosed character.

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  • Sanjay Dutt: ₹12–15 crore
  • Jackie Shroff: ₹4–5 crore
  • Nana Patekar: ₹3–4 crore

👬 Franchise Staples: Riteish Deshmukh & Abhishek Bachchan

Riteish reprises his beloved role as part of the core comic duo, while Abhishek returns to the franchise after Housefull 2.

  • Riteish Deshmukh: ₹30–35 crore
  • Abhishek Bachchan: ₹10 crore

💃 Leading Ladies: Sonam Bajwa & Jacqueline Fernandez

Both actresses added glam and comic timing to the film, portraying Zara and Sasikala respectively.

  • Sonam Bajwa: ₹7–8 crore
  • Jacqueline Fernandez: ₹5–6 crore

💬 Public Reaction

With Housefull 5 earning a fan rating of 4.5/5 and trending online for its dual endings (Housefull 5A & 5B), audiences are as curious about “Who is the real Jolly?” as they are about how much their favorite stars earned.


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