Housefull of Crores: Akshay’s Comedy Caravan Rolls in ₹20 Cr on Opening Day

Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 is set to make a big splash at the box office, with trade experts forecasting a Day 1 collection of over ₹20 crore—this would mark it as the fourth biggest opener in his career. The latest chapter in this beloved comedy franchise has created quite a buzz, featuring the highest screen count for a comedy film in India and an innovative dual-ending release strategy.

 

Key Highlights

 

•⁠  ⁠Advance bookings have skyrocketed to ₹13.94 crore, with more than 2.5 lakh tickets sold across the country, and Maharashtra leading the charge in regional sales.

 

•⁠  ⁠The film is ambitiously launching on over 5,000 screens, making it the widest release for any Akshay Kumar film to date.

 

•⁠  ⁠Housefull 5 has already outpaced the advance sales of major releases slated for 2025, securing the third spot for the year.

 

•⁠  ⁠Early reactions from audiences are looking promising, and strong word-of-mouth is expected to boost ticket sales throughout the weekend.

 

Outlook

 

Thanks to its record-setting advance bookings and the franchise's popularity, Housefull 5 is anticipated to open with a bang, raking in between ₹20–25 crore and solidifying its status as one of Bollywood’s biggest comedy launches in recent memory.

 

Source: Times of India, Koimoi, Filmibeat