“Housefull 5 Crosses ₹90 Crore, But Is This Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan’s Worst Film Yet?”

“Box Office Boom, Acting Doom: Housefull 5”

Despite facing the brunt of negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, "Housefull 5" is turning out to be a surprising box office winner. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the fifth installment in the hit comedy franchise has managed to rake in over ₹90 crore within just four days of release.

📊 Day-Wise Box Office Collection (India):

• Day 1 (Opening Day): ₹24 crore

• Day 2: ₹31 crore

• Day 3: ₹32.5 crore

• Day 4 (So far): ₹3.82 crore

• Total (4 Days): ₹91.32 crore

Despite a lukewarm Sunday performance with only 24.49% overall Hindi occupancy, especially lower-than-expected numbers during the morning and night shows, the film has managed to maintain a decent run, primarily due to strong footfall on Friday and Saturday.

🎬 Cast and Characters:

Featuring a star-studded ensemble including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, and Nargis Fakhri, the film had all the elements of a typical masala entertainer. However, the performances have not lived up to the expectations this time around.

Puneet Issar's Play Ishwar

👎 Criticism and Performances:

While the Housefull franchise is known for its over-the-top comedy and chaotic plotlines, this fifth installment has received criticism for being repetitive, poorly written, and lacking fresh humor. Akshay Kumar, usually the lifeline of such comedies, seems to be going through the motions with a jaded presence. His comic timing, once razor-sharp, now feels forcefully exaggerated.

Avneet Kaur at Bollywood Hungama Awards

Equally underwhelming is Abhishek Bachchan, who had previously shown great promise in comic roles. His dull screen presence and inconsistent delivery in Housefull 5 mark it as one of his weakest performances in recent times. Even Riteish Deshmukh, who has been the backbone of this franchise, struggles to rise above the mediocre writing.

The new additions — Sonam Bajwa and Nargis Fakhri — add glamour but little substance, while Sanjay Dutt’s role feels more like a guest appearance than a pivotal character.

🎥 Budget vs Performance:

Made on a whopping budget of ₹225 crore, the film still has a long way to go before turning profitable. While the opening weekend figures are strong, the drop on Day 4 raises questions about its long-term sustainability at the box office. The film’s fate will heavily rely on word of mouth and weekday performance.

📝 Final Verdict:

"Housefull 5" might be a commercial hit in the making, but creatively, it's a misfire. With tired jokes, underutilized talent, and lackluster writing, this installment proves that even big stars and a big budget cannot compensate for lazy storytelling.

Verdict: Watch it only if you’re a hardcore fan of slapstick chaos — and even then, don’t expect fireworks.

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