Release Date: June 6, 2025
Director: Tarun Mansukhani
Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala (Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment) timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15brineherts.in+15reddit.com+15
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, plus stalwarts like Sanjay Dutt, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff
π Box Office Boom – Mixed Buzz
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The film crossed ₹100 crore in India within just four days of release — a strong commercial showing timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1.
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Despite a slight drop typical of weekdays, early numbers point to steady momentum into day five timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1.
π Comedy Carnival πΏ
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Packed with Akshay-style slaptick humor and double-entendre jokes, as is signature to the Housefull franchise ekwanderingastronome.com+15brineherts.in+15indiatimes.com+15.
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While many audience members are labeling it an “entertainment package” and calling it a “box‑office tsunami” , others find the humor too over-the-top.
π₯ Audience Feedback: Hits & Misses
Praise
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Promos and ensemble performances are being appreciated, especially at premiere events and high-energy song numbers like “The Phoogdi Dance” and Honey Singh’s beats nationalfilmawards.in+12brineherts.in+12indiatimes.com+12en.wikipedia.org.
Criticism
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Social media backlash calls the comedy “rubbish” and full of stale double‑meaning jokes with little plot to back it up indiatimes.com.
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Some critics believe its sole appeal lies in star power and franchise legacy — scripting falls short.
π― Final Take
Who should watch?
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If you're in it for a typical Bollywood crowd-pleaser — loud jokes, catchy dance numbers, and a big ensemble cast — Housefull 5 delivers.
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Prefer clever writing or nuanced humor? You might want to skip this one.
Why it matters:
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The franchise continues its strong box-office run, showing that despite mixed reviews, there’s still a market for high-energy slapstick.
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June 2025 also features other notable releases (Sitaare Zameen Par, Thug Life, Maa), but Housefull 5 is clearly grabbing headline attention — for better or worse.
π What’s Next?
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Watch for Sitaare Zameen Par (June 20), which promises emotional depth and a powerful social message — endorsed by Sudha Murty as an “eye-opener” timesofindia.indiatimes.comfilmibeat.com+15brineherts.in+15timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15economictimes.indiatimes.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2economictimes.indiatimes.com+2timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2.
- Also, Maa starring Kajol hits theatres on June 27 — adding a horror dimension to Bollywood’s June lineup en.wikipedia.org.
π¬ Your Thoughts?
Did you catch Housefull 5 yet? What did you think of the humor and performances? Or are you more excited for the next releases?
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