‘We Are Here To Entertain’ Housefull 5 Director Says They’ve Put ‘Ridiculous Efforts’As He Reacts To BO Battle With Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life

Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life was released today (except in Karnataka), where it was banned. Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, will release tomorrow, on June 6, 2025. The comedy will come in two versions, each with a different ending.

Mansukhani spoke to NDTV about the box office clash. He said he doesn’t believe in competition between films. 

Housefull 5 Director On BO Clash With Thug Life

He shared, “I don't believe in the clashes. I don't believe in all of those things. I believe we're all part of the same industry. We're all here to entertain. We all put in the same amount of ridiculous effort to make films, so I hope that we all make box office records. We're all excited about each other's films.”

Mansukhani said his words may sound “politically correct,” but they come from the heart. He added, “At the end of the day, I want my friend to make money. I want their film to make money as much as my assistants have had sleepless nights.”

He also credited the hard work of assistants and said, “Making this film, in all honesty, it's the assistants who make a film. Directors just get the credit for it. I'm sure there are assistant directors over there who are young and looking forward to making their first film. They have also had sleepless nights. I've been an assistant, so I know.”

Tarun Mansukhani Wishes For Success Of Both Films

Mansukhani hopes both films get the success they deserve. He said, “I just hope that both the films get the kind of love and affection and money that they both deserve, and the industry flourishes. We get to make more films with bigger budgets, bigger actors, bigger star cast.”

Housefull 5 is a comedy about several imposters all claiming to be the son of a dead billionaire. Their rivalry unfolds on a luxury cruise ship. The film promises laughs and surprises for viewers looking for light-hearted entertainment this summer. It stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff and many more in important roles.

Talking about the screen count, it is being released on 7000 screens worldwide. The film will arrive tomorrow in 85+ countries at more than 1300 locations. Insiders are expecting an opening day collection of around Rs 20 cr net.