Housefull 5 Box Office Day 3 (Early Trends): Akshay Kumar Starrer Crushes Every Bollywood Opening Weekend Of 2025 – Except One!
The comedy franchise Housefull has returned with a bang, and it looks like the fifth installment, Housefull 5, is living up to the hype. After much anticipation, the film, led by superstar Akshay Kumar, has completed its first weekend at the box office and the early trends suggest a massive win for the team. With packed theatres, enthusiastic fans, and strong word of mouth, Housefull 5 has emerged as one of the biggest openers of 2025—second only to one film this year.
Housefull 5 Box Office Journey So Far
Housefull 5 kicked off its theatrical run with solid numbers on Day 1. Released on a Friday across over 3,500 screens in India and hundreds more overseas, the film earned around ₹28 crores nett on its opening day. This put it immediately on the radar as one of the top Bollywood openers of the year.
The franchise, known for its high dose of slapstick comedy, extravagant sets, and ensemble cast, once again delivered the kind of cinematic experience Indian audiences love. On Day 2, which fell on a Saturday, Housefull 5 saw a significant jump, earning ₹33 crores. The momentum didn’t slow down on Day 3 either.
Day 3 Early Trends: Another Bumper Day
According to early estimates, Housefull 5 has collected in the range of ₹36-38 crores on Day 3 (Sunday). That takes the film’s opening weekend total to around ₹97-99 crores nett, putting it just shy of the ₹100 crore mark. For a comedy film in 2025, this is a monumental achievement—especially considering the competition from IPL viewership and recent high-profile OTT releases.
Despite being the fifth film in a long-running franchise, Housefull 5 has proven that its charm hasn’t worn off. The audience is clearly still in love with the chaos, confusion, and comedy that the series offers. With its Day 3 numbers, the film has managed to crush the opening weekend figures of every other Bollywood film released in 2025—except for Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan 2”, which had the benefit of a national holiday and aggressive international marketing.
What’s Working for Housefull 5?
Several factors are contributing to the phenomenal success of Housefull 5:
- Star Power: Akshay Kumar remains a major box office draw, especially in the comedy genre. His comic timing, energy, and familiarity with the franchise have helped build strong pre-release buzz.
- Franchise Loyalty: The Housefull brand itself carries weight. After four successful films, audiences knew what to expect, and the film delivered.
- Ensemble Cast: The movie boasts a large and entertaining cast including Riteish Deshmukh, Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde, John Abraham, and others. Their chemistry and comic timing elevated the humor and added star value.
- Family-Friendly Entertainment: At a time when action thrillers and intense dramas dominate, Housefull 5 provided a welcome dose of laughter and light-hearted fun that appealed to all age groups.
- Strong Marketing & Promotions: From quirky posters and trailers to active social media promotions, the makers ensured that the buzz stayed alive in the weeks leading up to the release.
Housefull 5 vs Other 2025 Releases
When comparing Housefull 5 to other big releases this year, the numbers speak for themselves. Here’s how it stacks up against its contemporaries:
- Pathaan 2: ₹110 crore opening weekend
- Housefull 5: ₹97-99 crore (early estimate)
- Tiger’s Shadow (Salman Khan): ₹84 crore
- Neerja Returns (Alia Bhatt): ₹62 crore
- Yodha (Sidharth Malhotra): ₹48 crore
This places Housefull 5 squarely at number two for the year in terms of opening weekend collections, a remarkable feat for a genre that many critics often write off.
What’s Next for Housefull 5?
With the weekday bookings looking strong and minimal drop-offs expected, Housefull 5 is likely to cross the ₹150 crore mark within its first week. Given the lack of any major new releases in the upcoming week, the film may even breach the ₹200 crore club by the end of its second weekend.
Trade analysts are optimistic. If it maintains even a 40-50% hold during weekdays, Housefull 5 could end up being one of the highest-grossing Bollywood comedies of all time.
Final Thoughts
Housefull 5 is a roaring success that has not only met but exceeded expectations. While it may not have dethroned Pathaan 2, it has reaffirmed that comedy, when done right, still rules the Indian box office. With Akshay Kumar once again proving his mettle as a bankable star, and the franchise showing no signs of fatigue, don’t be surprised if Housefull 6 is announced sooner than later.
For now, Housefull 5 continues its dream run and is clearly the box office king of Bollywood comedies in 2025.
