“Box Office Bomb or Blockbuster? Shock Truth About Housefull 5”
Unsettling 5: A Comedy Set in the housefull 5 with Inconclusive Outcomes
Date of Release: June 6, 2025
Tarun Mansukhani, director
Producers: Firuzi Khan, Warda Nadiadwala, and Sajid Nadiadwala
Tanishk Bagchi, Yo Yo Honey Singh, and Julius Packiam are the music directors.
Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Nargis Fakhri, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir are among the cast members.
Duration: around 145 minutes
Hindi language; rating: 2.75 out of 5.
Overview of the Plot
In Housefull 5, a billionaire’s unexplained death leads to a chaotic whodunit on a lavish cruise ship.
As is typical of the genre, the film’s plot is propelled by a number of humorous miscommunications and thrilling turns.
Notably, there may be a different killer reveal at every theater showing, which would give the audience a sense of surprise.
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Highlights of the Cast
The movie features a large ensemble cast:
“Jolly 3” star Akshay Kumar as Julius.
Abhishek Bachchan in “Jolly 2” as Jalbhushan.
“Jolly 1” and Riteish Deshmukh as Jalabuddin.
As Sasikala, Jacqueline Fernandez
Zara, played by Sonam Bajwa
As Kaanchi, Nargis Fakhri
Bhiddu, played by Sanjay Dutt
Jackie Shroff as Baba
Nana Patekar as Dhagdu
As Aakhri Pasta, Chunky Panday
Dev, played by Fardeen Khan
Shreyas Talpade as Shiraz
Dino Morea as Bedi
Ranjeet as Ranjeet Dobriyal
Johnny Lever as Batuk Patel
Chitrangada Singh as Maya
Soundarya Sharma as Lucy
Nikitin Dheer as Captain Sameer
Akashdeep Sabir as Doctor
Bobby Deol (Cameo appearance)
Soundtrack and Music
The film’s music is composed by a trio of renowned artists: Julius Packiam, Yo Yo Honey Singh, and Tanishk Bagchi. Known for his work on movies like Dhoom 3 and Ek Tha Tiger, Julius Packiam contributes his distinctive touch to the music.
Despite being catchy, the songs’ placement in the movie has been criticized for being subpar.
Performance at the Box Office
According to trade expert Rohit Jaiswal, Housefull 5 is expected to make between ₹20 crore and ₹22 crore nett on its first day in India. This will exceed the first-day receipts of Akshay Kumar’s earlier films, such as Khel Khel Mein (₹5 crore) and Kesari Chapter 2 (₹7.75 crore).
The movie is expected to cost between ₹200 and ₹225 crore, while the theatrical rights are worth about ₹90 crore. The movie must make about ₹220 crore nett in India to be deemed a success.
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Tarun Mansukhani, a director and screenwriter well recognized for his work on Dostana, contributes his skills to the Housefull franchise.
He cites Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s statement that “99% of filmmaking is handling people,” highlighting the value of people skills in the motion picture business.
Mansukhani’s approach to directing and production has been impacted by this advice.. timesofindia.indiatimes.com
✅ Final Decision
As anticipated from the franchise, Housefull 5 has the slapstick humor and group turmoil. While it offers moments of humor and suspense, the film’s pacing issues and underutilization of its star-studded cast may leave some viewers wanting more.
Nonetheless, fans of the Housefull series will find familiar elements that continue the legacy of this long-running comedy saga.