From Laughter to Lukewarm: Housefull 5 Eyes Dull Start at Box Office

Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh’s much-awaited comedy, Housefull 5, is gearing up for its theatrical debut on June 6 across 5,000+ screens. Despite the franchise’s blockbuster legacy, early indicators suggest a worrying start at the box office, with analysts predicting a Day 1 collection of only ₹20-25 crore—significant, but below the pre-release hype for such a big-ticket film.

 

Key Highlights

 

•⁠  ⁠Advance bookings have been underwhelming, with just over 1 lakh tickets sold by Thursday evening, translating to ₹3.37 crore in pre-release collections so far.

 

•⁠  ⁠Trade experts Sumit Kadel and Ramesh Bala expect opening day earnings to be in the ₹20-25 crore range, making it Akshay Kumar’s third-best opener after Mission Mangal and Gold.

 

•⁠  ⁠The film features two different climaxes—unique for Indian cinema—but audience response to this novelty remains uncertain.

 

•⁠  ⁠While smaller multiplex chains report modest sales, weekend bookings show promise, especially with Bakri Eid around the corner.

 

•⁠  ⁠The previous installment, Housefull 4, opened at ₹19.08 crore and went on to gross over ₹210 crore lifetime.

 

Outlook

 

Housefull 5 may face a challenging start, but strong word-of-mouth and festive weekend footfall could turn the tide. The franchise’s loyal fanbase and ensemble cast offer hope for a box office rebound in the days ahead.

 

 Source: DNA India, Republic World, Times Now News, Filmibeat