Housefull 5: Akshay Kumar Starrer Beats Raid 2 And Chhaava Overseas Opening - Will This Global Push Bring BLOCKBUSTER?

Akshay Kumar is going all out with Housefull 5, which has become his biggest international release to date. The film dropped in over 85 countries, screening on 2,000+ overseas screens, and clocking a total of 7,000+ screens worldwide. It’s the widest rollout of his career as a solo lead and the buzz is real.

Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and backed by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film also opened across 5,000 screens in India. The makers chased early box office wins with a massive global push. So far, the plan’s working and Housefull 5 has earned a massive Rs 40.75 crore globally, with Rs 12 crore coming from overseas on day one.

Housefull 5 Beats Raid 2 And Chhaava In Overseas Opening

Housefull 5 has already made headlines by beating Raid 2 and Chhaava in overseas collections on day one. While Raid 2 earned just Rs 3 crore and Chhaava did Rs 10 crore, Housefull 5 pulled in a strong Rs 12 crore from international markets. Also, it's now among the top 3 Bollywood openers of 2025, behind Sikandar and Chhaava.

To break into the biggest opening weekends of the year, the film needs to earn more than Rs 73.83 crore worldwide. Let’s see if this big moves will bring a blockbuster. 

About The Film

Set on a luxurious cruise ship, the film follows the chaos after a billionaire dies just before his birthday bash. His will names “Jolly” as the heir, but there are three Jollys, played by Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan. What unfolds is a hilarious mix of love, lies, and a murder mystery.

The twist is that film has two different endings. Depending on which version viewers watch (A or B) the identity of the killer changes. It’s a first for the franchise and adds replay value.

The cast is stacked with names like Sanjay Dutt, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, and Johnny Lever. The female stars include Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Soundarya Sharma.

The story is co-written by Farhad Samji and Mansukhani, and the music includes tracks by Yo Yo Honey Singh, Tanishk Bagchi, and Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. With a runtime of 165 minutes, Housefull 5 serves up classic franchise fun (loud, colourful, and unapologetically chaotic).

Shot in scenic cruise spots like Spain, Newcastle, Normandy, and Honfleur, the film delivers a large-scale comedy. It may not please every critic, but fans are loving Akshay bringing laughter to the screen.