Comedy franchises are a craze in Bollywood, and when it comes to the Housefull series, the entertainment level automatically goes to the next level. Now after the release of Housefull 5, everyone is discussing one thing - has the film rocked the box office! And believe it or not, Housefull 5 has become the sixth biggest hit of Akshay Kumar's career. Let's know in detail in this article how much the film earned, how the audience reacted, and why it is an important milestone in Akshay's career.

Housefull 5 success story

First of all, let's talk about the box office collections. Housefull 5 was a hit in the theatres as soon as it was released. Advance booking was breaking records, and the film made tremendous collections on the first weekend itself. The total collection graph shows that the audience has accepted this film with open heart. According to experts, the film has done good business in both India and overseas markets. Another major factor in the success is that the family audience has become emotionally attached to the Housefull franchise, making every new installment a must-watch.

Akshay Kumar's Career Path

Akshay Kumar is one of the most bankable actors in Bollywood. His film Housefull 5 has become the sixth most successful film of his career. He already has a string of blockbusters - Mission Mangal, Good Newwz, Kesari, Sooryavanshi, and Housefull 4 are some of the superhits to his name. But what is noteworthy is that with every new part, Akshay shows his versatility. Comedy, action or drama - Akshay fits in every role. The success of Housefull 5 has once again proved that the audience wants to see him, and his star power is still intact.

Box Office Numbers - How much did Housefull 5 earn?

Let's talk about some numbers. Film trade analysts say that Housefull 5 had collected ₹80 crore in India in its opening weekend itself. Looking at lifetime earnings estimates, the film has crossed the ₹250 crore mark worldwide. This number is another feather-in-the-cap for Akshay Kumar. Significantly, Housefull 5 has achieved pre-pandemic levels of occupancy and footfall figures, which is rare in today's challenging times. Overseas too, the film has shown tremendous performance in the UK, USA and Gulf countries.

Audience and Critic Reviews

Housefull 5 was welcomed by the public and critics were impressed this time. Most of the reviews focused on the fact that the film has maintained its signature style - slapstick comedy and family entertainment. People loved the film's multi-star cast, strong dialogues and amazing comic scenes. Memes started on social media, and the audience declared the film a "paisa vasool" show.

What makes Housefull 5 unique?

The biggest strength of the Housefull franchise is the repeat value and the family connect. Every film has a different twist to the story, new faces are added to the cast, but the essence remains the same comedy punch. In Housefull 5 too, the makers have presented the tried and tested formula with a modern flavour. Housefull films have a much higher viewership compared to other franchises, and the same pattern is being repeated this time too.

So friends, Housefull 5 has once again proved that good comedy and masala entertainment never fails. By becoming Akshay Kumar's sixth biggest hit, this film has set a new benchmark. Now everyone's eyes are on when the next series of Housefull will come, and what new Akshay Kumar will bring. Until then, let's celebrate this blockbuster and unbeatable victory of Bollywood comedy!