The fifth instalment in the long-running Housefull franchise—Housefull 5—landed in theatres on June 6, 2025. It revived the classic slapstick humour and multilingual confusion that audiences love, but with a bold twist: two different endings (5A and 5B) kept fans curious. While the weekend haul was solid, Monday—the typical box-office hurdle—was the true test. As it turns out, the film sprinted past the ₹100 crore mark by Day 4, a feat that speaks volumes about its staying power.
Weekend Momentum: The Weekend That Roared
Day 1 (Friday): ₹24–24.35 crore—for now the third‑highest Bollywood opener of 2025, trailing only behind bigger blockbusters.These figures brought the weekend subtotal to roughly ₹87 crore, setting the stage for Monday’s test
Monday Slump? Not Quite
Mondays often signal a dip in box-office earnings—typically 50–60% down from Sunday. Housefull 5 followed this trend but managed to stay resilient.
Monday (Day 4): ₹13–13.50 crore nett collection.
Drop in perspective: About a 46–60% fall from the record Sunday front, which is healthier than typical weekday dips .While the number wasn’t blockbuster-level for a Monday, it was broadly consistent with strong franchises, enabling the film to cross ₹100 crore.
The Big Milestone: Joining the ₹100‑Crore Club
By the end of Day 4:
Total nett earnings: ~₹100.5–104.98 crore .Gross box-office in India: Around ₹120–123.87 crore.
Global haul: ₹160–160.5 crore, including a solid ₹40 crore overseas .This made Housefull 5 the fastest in the franchise to crack ₹100 crore—surpassed only by Chhaava, which did so in three days
Why Monday Didn’t Kill the Momentum 🔑
Several factors helped the film bounce back:
Franchise power: Strong brand loyalty and anticipation were built over four previous films.Mass-circuit traction: Shows in non-urban centres held stronger, according to analysts.
Smart pricing: Weekday discounts (aka “Blockbuster Tuesdays”) hinted at retention strategies to boost occupancy.Global interest: A ₹40 crore overseas weekend was one of Akshay Kumar’s biggest international openings.
Looking Ahead: Can the Story Maintain Pace?
Weekend 2 & beyond: With a high ₹225–240 crore budget, strong weekday holds and weekend boosts (especially from discounts and holiday tie-ins) will be crucial.Competition: Minimal direct competition in the Hindi market helps, although South film Thug Life poses a threat in specific regions.
Critical vs. commercial gap: Despite mixed reviews, audience preference for light escapism—especially during summer holidays—could sustain momentum .Housefull 5 passed the critical first-week hurdle with confidence. With weekend totals of ₹87 crore and a Monday tally of ₹13–13.5 crore, the film reached the ₹100 crore dome by Day 4—nabbing a franchise-best feat. While the ₹225–240 crore budget means there’s more ground to recover, factors like brand strength, unique release strategy, price-savvy promotions, and solid overseas numbers provide a robust foundation.
If it rides this wave smartly—especially during week 2—it could defy the Monday slump myth and solidify its place in 2025’s hit list. For now, the comedy whodunnit is dancing its way into summer box-office maps—and audiences seem happily aboard.
Day‑wise India net collection summary:
| Day | Collection (₹ crores) |
|---|---|
| Friday | 24–24.35 |
| Saturday | 31–32.38 |
| Sunday | 32.5–35.10 |
| Monday (D4) | 13–13.50 |
| Total (D4) | 100.5–104.98 |
Takeaway: Hurdling past ₹100 crore on Monday shows that strong branding, a multi-ending gimmick, and audience affection for summer comedies can counterbalance weekday vulnerability. Housefull 5 may well chart a hit trajectory yet.
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