Housefull Movie Box Office Collection Crosses 100 Crore
With the Indian film industry experiencing rising production costs and ticket prices, the ₹100 crore milestone has become a baseline for success, and Akshay Kumar's achievement is a testament to his enduring popularity and the evolving landscape of Bollywood, where meeting commercial expectations often takes precedence over innovative storytelling.
Akshay Kumar's latest film, Housefull 5, has achieved a significant milestone by crossing the Rs 100 crore mark at the Indian box office in just four days, with a total collection of Rs 111.25 crore, despite experiencing a drop in earnings on Monday and Tuesday.
The film's performance has been notable, with an opening day collection of Rs 24 crore on Friday, followed by growth over the weekend, and then a decline on Monday with Rs 13 crore, and further dropping to Rs 10.75 crore on Tuesday. To recover its high budget, the film needs to maintain a steady pace and witness growth over the next weekend, particularly in key circuits like Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, and CI.
Housefull 5 has taken a different approach by shifting towards an adult comedy and suspense thriller, which may have impacted its appeal to family audiences in certain markets. Nonetheless, Akshay Kumar has made history by becoming the first Indian actor to have 18 films cross the ₹100 crore mark at the domestic box office, surpassing his contemporaries Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Shah Rukh Khan.
The achievement highlights Akshay Kumar's strong comeback, with three consecutive hits in 2025, and he is likely to soon reach the milestone of 20 films in the ₹100 crore club. However, the emphasis on box office numbers has raised concerns among critics, who argue that it has led to a shift in focus away from storytelling and creativity, with many films prioritizing commercial success over artistic merit.