Housefull 5A: Where Sense Takes a Backseat and Box Office Takes Off

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Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5A has landed in cinemas with a bang, pulling in a strong ₹23 crore on its opening day. The film, part of the popular comedy franchise, brings back the familiar faces of Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan, but this time with a twist—two versions, Housefull 5A and 5B, each with a different ending, are playing in theatres.

Key Highlights:

Housefull 5A is exactly what you’d expect from the series: loud, chaotic, and packed with slapstick humor that often makes little sense. If you’re looking for logic, you won’t find it here.
The story unfolds on a luxury cruise ship, where mistaken identities, inheritance drama, and a murder mystery set the stage for a barrage of jokes—most of them below the belt.
Critics agree: the humor is crass and the plot is a mess. There’s plenty of objectification and double entendres, and the film doesn’t shy away from recycling old gags.
Despite its flaws, the film delivers laughs for those who enjoy over-the-top, mindless comedy. Akshay Kumar’s comic timing stands out and helps keep the film afloat, even when the writing falters.
The ensemble cast, including Johnny Lever and Shreyas Talpade, is mostly underused, with the women given little to do beyond looking glamorous.

Audiences seem divided: some are laughing in the aisles, while others are left groaning at the relentless silliness.

The dual-ending gimmick has created buzz, drawing fans curious to see both versions and boosting the film’s opening numbers.

Housefull 5A may not make much sense, but if you’re in the mood for nonsense and a few laughs, it delivers exactly that.

Source: Times of India, India Today, Gulte, Hindustan Times