A Mad Mix of Comedy, Confusion, and a Cruise Ship
Housefull 5 just dropped in theatres, and let’s be honest — it’s exactly what you’d expect from the franchise: loud, colorful, chaotic, and completely over the top. This time, everything unfolds on a luxury cruise ship where a billionaire throws a party for his 100th birthday. That’s when things get messy. He announces a massive inheritance, and suddenly a bunch of people start popping up, all claiming to be the rightful heir. What follows is pure madness.
The film brings back Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan in full comedic form. The plot is full of misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and dramatic reveals. Oh, and get this — there are actually two different endings! Depending on which version of the movie you watch, you might get a totally different climax. It's a fun idea, but whether it really works is up for debate.
A Solid Opening Day at the Box Office
Despite the mixed buzz before its release, Housefull 5 got off to a strong start. It pulled in over ₹23 crore on its first day, which is a pretty big number, especially for a comedy. That’s even more than what Housefull 4 made when it came out. So yeah, it’s clear that fans were curious and excited, at least enough to show up at theatres.
Part of the curiosity might have been because of the double-ending concept. It’s rare for a movie to try something like that, and people were intrigued to see which version they’d get. Still, advance bookings weren’t crazy high, so maybe not everyone was sold on the idea before release. But those numbers on Day 1 prove that the franchise still has a loyal fanbase willing to give it a shot.
Audience Reactions Are All Over the Place
People who watched it seem pretty split. Some found it laugh-out-loud funny, especially in the first half. They liked the goofy humor, the slapstick moments, and the nostalgia of seeing the original cast back together. For those viewers, it was just what they were hoping for — silly fun with no logic required.
But others felt like it was too much. Some said the jokes were repetitive, the story was all over the place, and it didn’t have the same charm as the earlier movies. For a few, the whole thing just felt forced. Even the dual endings, which sounded exciting on paper, didn’t really land the way they hoped.
Honestly, it feels like the movie is trying to be everything at once — a comedy, a mystery, a franchise crowd-pleaser — and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.
Final Word
Housefull 5 is wild, loud, and totally extra — exactly what you expect if you’ve seen the other films in the series. It gives you a big cast, flashy sets, over-the-top acting, and a lot of confusion. For some, that’s exactly the charm. For others, it might feel like too much of the same thing, just louder this time.
If you’re in the mood for something light, goofy, and not too serious, it’s worth checking out. But don’t go in expecting anything new or groundbreaking — it’s more like a familiar rollercoaster with a slightly different track.
