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Housefull 5 Advance Booking: Akshay Kumar’s Comedy Franchise Set to Bring Laughter Back to Theaters
The wait is finally over! The highly anticipated comedy franchise, Housefull, is returning to the big screen with its fifth installment, Housefull 5, releasing on June 6, 2025. The film has been generating significant buzz thanks to its entertaining trailer, the catchy track “Laal Paari,” and a unique twist — two alternate versions of the movie, each with a different ending. According to early data from trade tracker Sacnilk, Housefull 5 is off to a promising start at the box office, with an advance booking collection of approximately Rs 9.84 crore, including block bookings.
Advance Booking Breakdown
Without considering block seats, the film’s advance earnings stand at around ₹4.54 crore, surpassing the opening advance figures of Akshay Kumar’s previous film, Kesari. The film is being released in two versions, Housefull A and Housefull B. Version A has sold about 98,874 tickets in advance, while Version B has moved around 48,109 tickets so far. A higher number of screens have been allotted to Version A, likely contributing to its stronger sales. Region-wise, Maharashtra leads in advance bookings, contributing Rs 1.1 crore (excluding block bookings), followed closely by Delhi, which has raked in Rs 92.88 lakh.
Tough Competition Ahead
Despite a strong start, trade experts note that the advance figures are slightly below expectations. The film faces tough competition from Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life, which released on Thursday and has already amassed around Rs 14 crore in advance sales. As a result, opening day projections for Housefull 5 have been revised downwards to Rs 18–20 crore net, depending on how well it performs with spot bookings on Friday. This marks a noticeable dip from earlier forecasts, which were based on the franchise’s historic success. The film’s immediate box office benchmark is to surpass the India net total of Housefull 4, which earned ₹205.5 crore.
Akshay Kumar’s Box Office Journey
Lead actor Akshay Kumar has had a mixed box office run in recent years, with several underperformers such as Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Khel Khel Mein, Sarfira, Singham Again, and Sky Force in 2025. However, his last franchise outing, Kesari 2, was a hit. Industry insiders remain optimistic, predicting Housefull 5 could cross the Rs 200 crore mark if it gains positive word of mouth.
A Star-Studded Line-Up
Housefull 5 is reportedly one of the costliest comedy films in the Hindi film industry, mounted on a massive budget of Rs 225 crore. The film features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, and Johnny Lever.
Will Housefull 5 Bring Back the Laughter?
With its star-studded line-up, dual endings, and franchise appeal, all eyes are on Housefull 5 as it aims to bring back the box office glory for both Akshay Kumar and the comedy genre. Will the film live up to its expectations and provide the much-needed laughter and entertainment to audiences? Only time will tell. For now, fans can enjoy the advance booking benefits and get ready to experience the hilarious ride that Housefull 5 promises to offer.
Don’t forget to book your tickets in advance and be a part of the laughter-filled journey that Housefull 5 is set to offer. With its unique twist and star-studded cast, this film is surely going to be a treat for comedy lovers. So, get ready to laugh out loud and enjoy the cinematic experience of the year!
Content originally published by indianexpress.com
