Housefull 5
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Housefull 5 is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language comedy thriller film co-written and directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Warda Nadiadwala and Firuzi Khan under production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It marks the fifth instalment of the Housefull franchise. The film features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer and Johnny Lever. A murder mystery comedy, the film follows multiple imposters who claim to be the son of a recently deceased billionaire as they compete for his fortune while aboard a luxury cruise ship. Released on 6 June 2025, the film features two distinct versions, each showcasing a different climax sequence: Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. The film received mixed to negative reviews from the critics and had an “average” box-office run, grossing ₹242.80–248.80 crore at the box office.
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Directed by
Tarun Mansukhani
Written by
Farhad SamjiTarun Mansukhani
Screenplay by
Sajid Nadiadwala
Story by
Sajid Nadiadwala
Produced by
Sajid NadiadwalaWarda NadiadwalaFiruzi Khan
Starring
mw- Akshay Kumar Abhishek Bachchan Riteish Deshmukh Jacqueline Fernandez Sonam Bajwa Nargis Fakhri Dino Morea Sanjay Dutt Jackie Shroff Nana Patekar Chitrangda Singh Fardeen Khan Chunky Panday Johnny Lever Shreyas Talpade Ranjeet Soundarya Sharma Nikitin Dheer
Cinematography
V. Manikandan
Edited by
Rameshwar S. Bhagat
Music by
Score:Julius PackiamSongs:Yo Yo Honey SinghWhite Noise CollectivesTanishk BagchiKratexShankar–Ehsaan–LoySajid–WajidJulius Packiam
Productioncompany
Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
Distributed by
Pen Marudhar
Release date
6 June 2025 (2025-06-06)
Running time
165 minutes
Country
India
Language
Hindi
Budget
₹240 crore
Box office
est. ₹242.80–248.80 crore
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