From the patriotic Kesari Chapter 2 to the comedy juggernaut Housefull 5, Akshay Kumar roared back after a slow start with Sky Force. Here’s a look at how his 2025 films fared at the box office.
June 26, 2025: Akshay Kumar, one of Bollywood’s most prolific actors, delivered three theatrical releases in 2025 — and the results were a mixed bag. While the year began on a slow note with Sky Force, the actor bounced back with the crowd-pulling Kesari Chapter 2 and the massively successful Housefull 5.
🎬 Film-by-Film Breakdown
1. Sky Force (Released: January 24, 2025)
Kicking off the year with patriotic fervor, Sky Force narrated India’s 1965 airstrike saga. Despite its strong theme and pre-release buzz, the film failed to click with audiences.
- India Net Collection: ~₹100 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹144 crore
- Verdict: ❌ Flop
2. Kesari Chapter 2 (Released: April 18, 2025)
Akshay returned to the courtroom in this sequel to Kesari, co-starring R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday. Backed by strong performances and a gripping storyline, the film became a sleeper hit.
- India Net: ₹80+ crore (as of Day 17)
- Verdict: ✅ Hit
3. Housefull 5 (Released: June 6, 2025)
Akshay’s flagship comedy franchise delivered yet again. With over ₹190 crore net in India alone and a global gross touching ₹250 crore, Housefull 5 became his highest-grosser post-pandemic.
- India Net: ₹190.19 crore (as of Day 19)
- Worldwide Gross: ₹224.42 crore
- Verdict: ✅ Super-hit
📊 2025 Scorecard:
- Total Films: 3
- Hits: 2 (Kesari Chapter 2, Housefull 5)
- Flops: 1 (Sky Force)
- Box Office Highlight: Housefull 5 came within ₹5 crore of surpassing Sooryavanshi, Akshay’s biggest post-COVID hit.
With two out of three films striking gold at the box office, Akshay Kumar has once again proven his bankability. Fans now look forward to his upcoming ventures, which promise both mass appeal and star power.
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