Housefull 5, the latest comedy caper directed by Tarun Mansukhani, is all set to hit cinemas this Friday and is already making headlines with its stellar advance booking figures. Starring Bollywood heavyweights Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and Sanjay Dutt, the fifth installment of the successful franchise has generated ₹2.5 crore in advance ticket sales across India, according to Sacnilk.

With 84,916 tickets already sold for over 11,500 shows, Housefull 5 has outpaced the pre-release sales of Akshay’s previous outing, Kesari Chapter 2, which earned ₹1.84 crore through advance bookings. The buzz surrounding the film is fueled by its ensemble cast, high-octane comedy, and the franchise’s massive popularity over the years.

However, fans and industry insiders alike are now wondering whether Housefull 5 can surpass the ₹3.78 crore benchmark set by Sky Force, Akshay Kumar’s other recent hit. While the figures look promising, only time will tell if this mega entertainer will top the charts.

The Housefull franchise has always performed well at the box office. The original movie grossed ₹119 crore globally, with Housefull 2 raking in ₹188 crore. The third and fourth parts garnered ₹185 crore and ₹296 crore, respectively, proving the brand’s consistent mass appeal.

Produced under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment by Sajid Nadiadwala, Warda Nadiadwala, and Firuzi Khan, the new film takes a surprising turn with a murder mystery set aboard a cruise ship. The twist? Different theatres will feature alternate endings, each with a different killer—keeping audiences guessing till the end.

Boasting an impressive ensemble, Housefull 5 features talents like Shreyas Talpade, Fardeen Khan, Dino Morea, and Nana Patekar, alongside industry veterans Jackie Shroff and Chunky Pandey. The film also stars Nikitin Dheer, Johnny Lever, Soundarya Sharma, Sonam Bajwa, Chitrangada Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Nargis Fakhri. With this powerhouse cast and a twist-laden storyline, the film is set to redefine the landscape of Bollywood’s multi-actor comedy entertainers.

All eyes are now on the opening day numbers. Will Housefull 5 exceed expectations and become a box office blockbuster?