The latest installment in the "Housefull" franchise, "Housefull 5," starring Akshay Kumar, has hit theaters on June 6, 2025, and is off to a promising start. Early estimates suggest the film has become the franchise's biggest opener, with a Day 1 box office collection ranging from ₹18.55 crore to ₹22 crore in India.
Opening Day Performance
Despite mixed occupancy rates during morning shows, "Housefull 5" has shown growth throughout the day, particularly during noon shows. The film registered 10-15% occupancy in the morning, which increased to 20-22% during noon. Evening shows are expected to further boost the collections.
Estimates and Predictions
Various reports provide slightly different estimates for the film's opening day earnings. Sacnilk reported that "Housefull 5" earned around ₹18.55 crore India net on its first day for all languages. Other sources suggest the film is targeting ₹18-20 crore net, while some trade analysts predict a higher range of ₹20-22 crore. Some reports even suggest it could reach ₹24 crore.
Comparison to Previous "Housefull" Films
If "Housefull 5" manages to collect around ₹24 crore, it would mark a significant jump from "Housefull 4," which opened at ₹19.08 crore in 2019. This would be a 26% increase, making it the biggest opening for the franchise.
Here's a look at the opening day collections of previous "Housefull" films:
Factors Contributing to Success
Several factors are expected to contribute to the film's success. The "Housefull" franchise has a strong brand value and is known for its family-friendly content, which is likely to attract a wide audience. Strong word-of-mouth from early screenings, praising the comedy and performances, could further boost collections.
Screen Count and Budget
"Housefull 5" has been released widely, with over 5,000 screens globally. Major multiplex chains are running numerous shows per day, indicating high expectations for the film. The film has a reported budget of ₹225 crore, and distributors estimate it needs to earn around ₹450 crore to break even.
Overseas Performance
"Housefull 5" is also showing promising traction in international markets. In New Zealand, it has recorded impressive advance bookings, securing its place as the Bollywood film with the fifth-highest advances in the market. Australia and the UAE are also witnessing solid momentum in advance bookings.
Box Office Expectations
To achieve "hit" status, "Housefull 5" needs to collect between ₹200-250 crore. Crossing the ₹250 crore mark would elevate it beyond a hit, and anything above ₹400-450 crore would place it in the super hit category.
