Housefull 5 Revives Akshay Kumar’s Career with a Bang
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has made a powerful comeback with his latest film Housefull 5, which is drawing massive crowds to theaters. After a streak of flops, this box office hit has brought much-needed relief to the actor’s career.
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₹220 Crore in Just 10 Days: A New Milestone
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Housefull 5 has earned a staggering ₹220 crore worldwide within its first 10 days. The film crossed the ₹200 crore mark by the second weekend and continues to dominate global box office charts.
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Among the Top Grossers of 2025
With this success, Housefull 5 has become the seventh-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. Here’s how it ranks among the top performers:
Chhava – ₹783 crore
Emporan – ₹264 crore
Red 2 – ₹222 crore
Sankranti Ki Vaastavnam – ₹245 crore
Thudhiram – ₹233 crore
Good Bad Ugly – ₹242 crore
Housefull 5 – ₹220 crore
Experts believe the film could reach ₹265–270 crore by the end of its theatrical run.
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Akshay Kumar’s Biggest Weekday Opener
This film marks Akshay Kumar’s fourth biggest opener overall and his highest weekday opening ever. It launched with a massive ₹131 crore worldwide opening weekend and shows no signs of slowing down.
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Two Climax Endings: A Unique Twist
Housefull 5 was released with two different climaxes, a rare move in Indian cinema. Director Tarun Mansukhani revealed that producer Sajid Nadiadwala had the idea over 30 years ago, and it finally came to life with this film.
According to Mansukhani:
> “As a director, it was a thrilling yet challenging task to shoot two endings. It pushed us creatively and offered something new to audiences.”
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Ensemble Cast Shines Bright
The movie boasts a star-studded cast, including:
Akshay Kumar
Riteish Deshmukh
Abhishek Bachchan
Jacqueline Fernandez
Nargis Fakhri
Sonam Bajwa
Sanjay Dutt
Nana Patekar
Jackie Shroff
Fardeen Khan
Chunkey Pandey
Johnny Lever
Chitrangada Singh
Dino Morea
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What’s Next for Akshay Kumar?
Following Housefull 5’s success, Akshay is now filming multiple upcoming projects, including:
Jolly LLB 3
Welcome to the Jungle
Bhoot Bangla
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Final Thoughts
Housefull 5 is more than just a hit — it’s a turnaround for Akshay Kumar and a standou
t entry in the comedy franchise. Its creative gamble with two climaxes and a strong cast has clearly paid off.
