Akshay Kumar is currently riding high on the success of "Housefull 5," the latest installment in the popular comedy franchise. The film, which hit theaters on June 6, 2025, has had a strong opening weekend, nearing the ₹100 crore mark in India and achieving milestones overseas.

According to reports, "Housefull 5" has grossed approximately ₹87 crore in its first three days in India. The film opened with ₹24 crore on Friday, followed by ₹31 crore on Saturday, and a further rise to ₹32 crore on Sunday. Early estimates for Monday suggest a decent start, with the film expected to comfortably cross the ₹100 crore milestone soon. As of today, June 9, 2025, early reports indicate the film has earned ₹95.93 Crore.

The movie has not only performed well in India but has also made its mark overseas. "Housefull 5" has crossed the $1 million mark at the North American box office, making Akshay Kumar the only Indian actor after Shah Rukh Khan to achieve this record. The film is also performing well in New Zealand and Australia, becoming the second-highest Indian grosser in New Zealand for 2025 and securing the fifth spot in Australia.

Akshay Kumar, known for his unique promotional strategies, recently went undercover to gauge audience reactions to "Housefull 5." Donning the killer mask from the movie, he visited a theater in Mumbai and interviewed moviegoers. In a video shared on his Instagram, he expressed his enjoyment of the experience, writing that he almost got caught but managed to escape before that happened.

The fifth installment of the "Housefull" franchise has been released in two versions, "Housefull 5A" and "Housefull 5B," each featuring a different climax and killer. This unusual strategy aims to encourage repeat viewings and maximize profits. The first two hours of the 140-minute film are the same in both versions, with the final 20 minutes differing.

Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, "Housefull 5" features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Chitrangada Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, and Johnny Lever. The film revolves around a murder on a cruise ship, with the three Jollys – Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan – and their girlfriends as the prime suspects.

While "Housefull 5" has achieved commercial success, it has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Some have praised the film's comedy and slapstick humor, while others have criticized its excessive use of double meaning jokes. Despite the mixed reactions, the "Housefull" franchise has proven to be critic-proof, with its box office performance remaining unaffected by negative reviews.