Akshay Kumar-led comedy franchise returns strong as Housefull 5 books over 68,000 tickets on opening day; Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR lead with highest pre-release collections.
June 4, 2025 | The highly anticipated comedy sequel Housefull 5 is off to a strong start at the Indian box office. According to early data, the film’s day 1 advance booking grossed ₹2.07 crore (excluding block seats) and ₹5.62 crore (including block seats), indicating solid audience interest ahead of its theatrical release.
Starring Akshay Kumar, the film is directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner. The franchise returns with high expectations, and the current booking numbers reflect strong momentum, particularly in major urban centers.
National Booking Overview (All India – Hindi, 2D)
- Tickets Sold: 68,499
- Total Shows: 9,625
- Average Ticket Price (ATP): ₹257–₹266
Top-Performing States (With Block Seats)
- Maharashtra: ₹1.4 Cr
- Delhi: ₹1.08 Cr
- Gujarat: ₹55 Lac
- Telangana: ₹30.15 Lac
- Uttar Pradesh: ₹38.05 Lac
- Rajasthan: ₹34.42 Lac
Maharashtra alone contributed over ₹56 lakh without block seats and more than ₹1.4 crore when including blocked inventory, showcasing high interest in metro cities like Mumbai and Pune.
City-Level Booking Highlights
- Delhi-NCR: ₹63.37 Lac (Housefull 5A) + ₹44.67 Lac (Housefull 5B)
- Mumbai: ₹48.51 Lac + ₹35.17 Lac
- Pune: ₹20.03 Lac + ₹15.34 Lac
- Hyderabad: ₹14.84 Lac + ₹13.08 Lac
- Chennai: ₹4.06 Lac + ₹3.35 Lac
Cities like Amritsar, Durgapur, Chennai, Pune, and Indore showed “Almost Full” or “Filling Fast” statuses in several shows, hinting at localized surges in ticket demand.
Despite low-to-moderate real occupancy (mostly below 5% across regions), the sheer number of shows and brand value of the franchise have contributed to strong grossing figures.
About the Film
Housefull 5 continues the zany, multi-star comedy saga and is one of the most awaited commercial entertainers this year. The combination of high advance bookings, mass appeal, and star-driven marketing is expected to propel the film to a strong box office opening.
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