‘Housefull 5’ faced backlash after its release on June 6. Critics slammed it for vulgar jokes and the objectification of women. But despite the negativity, the film has scored big at the box office. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, this comedy thriller surprised everyone with its strong weekend run. With this movie, Akshay Kumar finally broke his streak of flop films.
‘Housefull 5’ box office collection
‘Housefull 5’ earned Rs 24.35 crore on day 1 and on Saturday it saw a jump with Rs 32.38 crore. On Sunday, it rose further to Rs 35.10 crore. The total weekend collection stands at Rs 91.83 crore net. With taxes, the gross hits Rs 108.35 crore. This marks Akshay Kumar’s third-biggest opening weekend ever.
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Sunday’s earnings also set a record for the ‘Housefull’ franchise. It surpassed the previous best of Rs 34.56 crore made by ‘Housefull 4’. Despite poor reviews, audience turnout stayed strong. The film’s upward trend over the weekend proves its mass appeal. Now, all eyes are on its weekday performance to see if the momentum continues.
