Akshay Kumar is once again ruling the box office with his latest comedy thriller, Housefull 5. The film has been running strong since its release and is now racing towards the 150 crore mark in India. Even though it’s only been six days since the movie hit the big screens, it has already earned an impressive ₹126.08 crore in net collections!
This big number has made Housefull 5 the second-highest opening week grosser of 2025, beating all other Hindi films released this year except one.
Akshay Kumar Beats Salman Khan’s Sikandar
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 has performed better than expected and is currently ahead of Salman Khan’s Sikandar. The Akshay Kumar-starrer has earned 9.5% more than Sikandar so far, pushing Salman Khan’s action film to the third position in the list of top opening weeks.
Here’s a look at the top 5 highest-grossing opening weeks for Hindi films in 2025:
- Chhaava – ₹225.28 crore
- Housefull 5 – ₹126.08 crore*
- Sikandar – ₹115 crore
- Sky Force – ₹99.70 crore
- Raid 2 – ₹98.89 crore
(*Note: Housefull 5’s total is as of day 6; day 7 numbers are still pending.)
Even without the seventh-day collection, Housefull 5 has already secured its place in the top 2. Once the final day’s numbers for the week are in, Akshay’s film will only further strengthen its second position.
Can Housefull 5 Beat Chhaava?
While Housefull 5 is doing incredibly well, beating the top film of 2025 looks nearly impossible. Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava has collected ₹225.28 crore in its first week — a number far ahead of Housefull 5. To beat that, Akshay’s film would need to earn over ₹99 crore in just one day, which is not realistic for any Hindi film at this point.
So, while Housefull 5 won’t be able to snatch the top spot from Chhaava, it has clearly taken the second position with confidence.
What’s Next for Housefull 5?
With strong word-of-mouth, steady collections, and family-friendly comedy, Housefull 5 is likely to enjoy a successful second week as well. The film is expected to cross the ₹150 crore mark very soon, and possibly even enter the ₹200 crore club if it continues this momentum.
Akshay Kumar has delivered one of the biggest hits of the year, and the audience seems to be enjoying the mix of laughs and thrills that Housefull 5 offers. The competition now lies in how much it can increase the gap between itself and Sikandar, and whether any other upcoming film can challenge its position.
Stay tuned for the final day 7 numbers — but for now, Akshay Kumar fans have a big reason to celebrate.
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