Mumbai:
Akshay Kumar’s franchise-equel races past the Rs.100 cr mark within 72 hours, surpassing the lifetime collection of Jaat at lightning speed.
Explosive Weekend Growth:
Day 3 (Sunday) collections stood at approximately Rs.32 crore, pushing the domestic total to nearly ₹87 crore. Combined with overseas earnings, Housefull 5 amassed a staggering Rs.140 crore worldwide by Sunday. The film has trounced the lifetime global haul of Jaat (Rs.112–119 crore) in just three days. With early numbers on track, Housefull 5 aims to breach the Rs. 800‑crore benchmark for the entire franchise, building on the series’ current Rs. 792‑crore global total.
Strong Start, Mixed Reviews:
Day 1 saw a robust Rs. 24–24.35 crore collection, outperforming Housefull 4’s opening. Despite audience turnout, critics and netizens have slammed its overuse of double-meaning jokes and weak screenplay.
Box Office Snapshot:
| Metric | Figures |
|---|---|
| Opening Day (Day 1) | Rs. 24–24.35 crore (net, India) |
| Weekend Total (Day 3) | Rs. 87 crore (net, India) |
| Global Total (by Day 3) | Rs.140 crore |
| Sunday (Day 3) Domestic | Rs.32 crore |
What This Signals:
Housefull 5 commands strong initial audience pull driven by star power, ensemble comedy, and aggressive promotion. However, critical panning over its content may affect longevity; sustaining momentum in Week 2 will be key. Still, by Day 3 it is already a franchise high-point and a significant commercial win.
Housefull 5 is off to a blistering start, smashing records faster than ever in the Housefull series. With Rs.149 crore minted globally in just three days leaving Jaat in the dust it looks set to further solidify Akshay Kumar’s comedy legacy. But will the laughs last? Keep an eye on Week 2 drops and audience sentiment.
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