Akshay Kumar’s comedy franchise Housefull 5 experienced a significant decline on its second day at the box office. After a solid opening day performance, the film saw a dramatic drop in collections on Saturday, raising concerns about its weekend trajectory. The unique dual-ending concept with Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B versions hasn’t been enough to sustain momentum.
Day-by-Day Collection Breakdown
| Day | Collection (India Net) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹24.00 crore | – |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | ₹3.39 crore* | -85.9% |
| Total | ₹27.39 crore | – |
Note: Day 2 figures are live estimates from Sacnilk and may change
Strong Start Followed by Steep Decline
Housefull 5 had opened impressively on Friday, June 6, 2025, collecting ₹24 crore India net, making it the biggest opener in the franchise. The film surpassed Housefull 4’s opening day collection of ₹19.08 crore and also outperformed Akshay Kumar’s recent release Sky Force (₹11.50 crore) and Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter (₹22.50 crore).
However, Saturday brought disappointing news as early estimates suggest the film earned only ₹3.39 crore, representing a massive 85.9% drop from its opening day. This sharp decline indicates poor word-of-mouth and audience reception despite the film’s unique dual-ending gimmick.
Occupancy Trends Tell the Story
The occupancy rates reflect the film’s struggle:
Day 1 Occupancy:
- Morning Shows: 13.86%
- Afternoon Shows: 28.00%
- Evening Shows: 28.01%
- Night Shows: 45.65%
- Overall: 28.88%
Day 2 Occupancy:
- Morning Shows: 15.40%
- Overall: Significantly lower than Day 1
Dual Version Strategy Backfires
The film’s unique selling point of releasing two versions simultaneously – Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B with different endings – appears to have confused rather than attracted audiences. Housefull 5B recorded even lower occupancy rates at 8.29% on Saturday morning compared to the main version’s 15.40%.
Competition and Market Response
Despite being the biggest franchise opener, Housefull 5 is facing stiff competition from other releases. The film’s dramatic second-day drop suggests that audiences haven’t embraced the latest installment as warmly as previous entries in the series.
Weekend Outlook
With such a steep decline on Saturday, Housefull 5 will need exceptional performance on Sunday to salvage its opening weekend. The film, directed by Tarun Mansukhani and featuring an ensemble cast including Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and Jacqueline Fernandez, may struggle to reach the ₹50 crore mark in its opening weekend if current trends continue.
The comedy franchise, known for its slapstick humor and star-studded cast, appears to have failed to strike a chord with audiences this time, despite the novelty of dual endings.