Housefull 5, the fifth installment in the popular comedy franchise starring Akshay Kumar, has wrapped up its theatrical run. Despite its star power and franchise backing, the film fell short of expectations financially. However, it still managed to emerge as the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025.
India Box Office Performance
At the domestic box office, Housefull 5 collected a net total of ₹198.41 crore, narrowly missing the coveted ₹200 crore mark. The gross collection in India stood at ₹234.12 crore.
While the film didn’t turn profitable due to its high budget, it outperformed every Bollywood release this year except for Chhaava, which continues to dominate the charts.
Overseas Collection
Internationally, the film earned a gross of ₹69.60 crore, placing it again at the #2 spot among Bollywood films in 2025, behind only Chhaava (₹100.90 crore gross overseas).
It beat other Akshay Kumar releases like:
- Kesari Chapter 2 – ₹34.25 crore
- Sky Force – ₹15 crore
Housefull 5 Worldwide Closing Collection
| Metrics | Figures |
|---|---|
| Budget | ₹225 crore |
| India Net | ₹198.41 crore |
| India Gross | ₹234.12 crore |
| Overseas Gross | ₹69.60 crore |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹304.12 crore |
| Budget Recovery | 88.18% |
| Verdict | Losing |
Despite being a loss-making venture, Housefull 5 holds the record as the only film in the franchise to cross ₹300 crore globally.
Akshay Kumar’s Box Office Ranking
Housefull 5 now ranks #4 among Akshay Kumar’s highest-grossing films of all time. Its performance highlights both the challenges of post-pandemic box office economics and the enduring popularity of established franchises.
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Housefull 5 may not have met financial expectations, but it reaffirmed Akshay Kumar’s appeal among the audience and gave the franchise a new milestone with its ₹300+ crore worldwide mark.
As Bollywood moves further into 2025, all eyes remain on upcoming big-budget releases to see who can dethrone Chhaava from the top.
