The reviews of Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 and the box office collection of the film are telling two very different stories.
While reviewers have slammed it as a terrible film with questionable writing, the box office collection has surprisingly climbed to ₹115 crores within just a week of its release.
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Though this doesn’t necessarily make the film a blockbuster, it still marks average business, even for a movie that has been so poorly reviewed.
However, the commercial success of such a problematic film reflects the state of our society and the kind of content we continue to consume.
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Many have taken to social media to express their anger and disappointment, arguing that the popularity of a film like Housefull 5 proves that society still harbors deeply regressive and misogynistic attitudes.
They believe the film reveals a disturbing mindset , one that continues to find humor in the objectification and sexualization of women.
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Some argue that films like these are among the key reasons why women still struggle to receive the respect they deserve, as they are repeatedly portrayed as mere punchlines or objects of ridicule.
A film carries more social responsibility than it may initially seem. Jokes made at the expense of women’s bodies, their dignity, or about homosexuality may get laughs in the moment, but over time they contribute to a culture that normalizes such degradation.
While many on social media have called out this behavior, the ultimate responsibility lies with the filmmakers. They must understand that what they choose to show, even in the name of entertainment, can have a much deeper and lasting impact than it appears on the surface.
