June 9, 2025: Tarun Mansukhani’s multi-starrer Housefull 5 is off to a roaring start at the worldwide box office. The fifth installment of the comedy franchise has collected a massive ₹142.40 crore globally within just three days of release, confirming its status as a major blockbuster.
💥 India & Overseas Breakdown
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Housefull 5 earned:
- ₹87.5 crore net and ₹104.40 crore gross in India
- ₹38 crore from overseas markets
This brings the total worldwide gross to ₹142.40 crore in three days. The film’s team also reports a slightly higher domestic net of ₹91.83 crore, indicating strong collection momentum.
🥊 Surpasses ‘Jaat’, Eyes ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ and ‘Sky Force’
Housefull 5 has already overtaken the lifetime India collection of Sunny Deol’s Jaat (₹118.36 crore) and is on track to beat Akshay Kumar’s own Kesari Chapter 2 (₹144.62 crore). If the current pace continues, Housefull 5 could soon surpass Sky Force (₹149 crore).
However, bigger benchmarks remain:
- Salman Khan’s Sikandar: ₹184.6 crore
- Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2: ₹233.7 crore
- Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava: ₹807.88 crore (currently untouchable)
🎭 Plot & Cast Ensemble
Set on a cruise ship, Housefull 5 revolves around three men named Jolly who become suspects in the murder of a wealthy industrialist. The film has a unique twist — it features two different endings, with different killers revealed depending on the theatre.
The film boasts a star-studded cast including:
- Akshay Kumar
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Riteish Deshmukh
- Jacqueline Fernandez
- Nargis Fakhri
- Soundarya Sharma
- Plus, extended cameos from Sanjay Dutt, Nana Patekar, Johnny Lever, Fardeen Khan, Sonam Bajwa, Shreyas Talpade, Chitrangada Singh, and more.
🎬 Verdict
With its high entertainment quotient and massive ensemble, Housefull 5 is delivering on box office expectations. The weekday performance will determine whether it becomes Akshay Kumar’s highest-grossing film in recent years or even breaks into the all-time top ranks.