Tarun Mansukhani’s Housefull 5 continues its impressive box office run as it approaches its second weekend in theaters. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has amassed a net collection of ₹127.25 crore in India within just seven days of its release. Globally, the Akshay Kumar-led comedy has grossed approximately ₹186 crore, positioning it among the top Bollywood earners of 2025.In contrast, Kesari Chapter 2, another recent release featuring Akshay Kumar alongside R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday, garnered ₹46.1 crore net in its first week. Despite receiving positive reviews, the historical courtroom drama struggled to maintain momentum at the box office. The stark difference in performance between the two films highlights the audience’s preference for the comedic ensemble of Housefull 5 over the serious narrative of Kesari Chapter 2.Akshay Kumar’s latest release, Housefull 5, is poised to surpass the lifetime box office collection of his 2016 crime thriller Rustom, which earned ₹127.49 crore. As of June 13, 2025, Housefull 5 has amassed ₹127 crore in just seven days since its release on June 6, 2025 Following this milestone, Housefull 5 is expected to overtake Airlift (₹128.10 crore) next, and potentially surpass Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (₹134.22 crore) over the weekend filmfare.com. The film’s strong performance is bolstered by its ensemble cast and the unique approach of releasing two versions, which has attracted a wide audience The average occupancy for Housefull 5 across all showtimes was 12.17%, with morning shows at 6.66%, afternoon at 14.19%, evening at 12.37%, and night at 15.46%. Despite its intriguing whodunit storyline, the film’s first-week performance indicates it still has a considerable way to go to match the success of Housefull 4, which amassed ₹194.6 crore during its theatrical run. The filmmakers’ strategy of releasing two different endings—each revealing a different killer—appears to have been a calculated move to boost box office numbers by encouraging repeat viewings.
Housefull 5 Box Office Collection Day 7: Akshay Kumar’s whodunit comedy crosses Rs 200 cr mark globally; makes three times what Kesari 2 earned in a week
