Housefull 5 (2025)

• Release Date: 6 June 2025
• Director: Tarun Mansukhani
• Production: Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
• Budget: ₹225 crore
• Box Office: ₹242.8 crore (approx.)
• Runtime: 165 minutes
• Language: Hindi

Plot & Themes

• The story revolves around the death of an ageing billionaire (Ranjeet) aboard a luxury cruise.
• His will names his son “Jolly” as heir, sparking chaos among passengers.
• Themes: greed, mistaken identities, slapstick comedy, and family feuds.
• The film experiments with two versions (Housefull 5A & 5B), each with a different ending.

Performances

• Akshay Kumar anchors the film with his comic timing, often carrying weak material.
• Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan provide support but lack standout moments.
• Cameos by Nana Patekar, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, and Johnny Lever add flavor but feel underutilized.
• Ensemble cast includes Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangda Singh, and others.

Technical Aspects

• Cinematography (V. Manikandan): Glossy visuals of cruise ship settings.
• Music: A mix of Yo Yo Honey Singh, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Sajid–Wajid, and Tanishk Bagchi. Songs are energetic but forgettable.
• Editing (Rameshwar S. Bhagat): Struggles to maintain pace, making the film feel stretched.

Reception

• IMDb rating: 3.3/10
• Rotten Tomatoes: 13/100
• Times of India: Called it “noise mistaken for humor.”
• Hindustan Times: Praised Akshay Kumar’s comic timing but criticized reliance on star power.
• Other critics: Noted that even the twin-ending gimmick couldn’t save the film.