Housefull 5 Crosses ₹160 Crore Domestic Mark Amid Global Box Office Success

Akshay Kumar's "Housefull 5" has achieved significant commercial success both domestically and globally, surpassing 160 crore rupees domestically and grossing approximately $28 million worldwide in its first ten days. Despite mixed critical reviews citing weak humor and narrative flaws, the film's unique dual-ending format and star-studded ensemble have maintained strong audience interest, resulting in robust box office collections and making it one of the top-scoring global films for consecutive weeks. The film, produced on an estimated budget of 240 crore rupees (about $25 million), has demonstrated resilience with weekend collection surges and a total worldwide gross nearing 235 crore rupees. However, sustaining its momentum is crucial as it faces competition from upcoming releases like Aamir Khan’s "Sitaare Zameen Par." While the film has not yet fully covered its production costs, steady box office performance and positive word of mouth suggest it may reach or exceed a 175 crore net finish domestically. In contrast, other recent releases such as Kamal Haasan’s "Thug Life" and the live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" have underperformed, highlighting "Housefull 5"'s relative strength at the box office.