After ages a full-on comedy film has got people talking. The trailer of Housefull 5 is out and honestly it’s not perfect — but it’s entertaining and that’s what matters.
In a time when most comedies fail to even make us smile, this one manages to land some solid laughs.
The teaser wasn’t anything special. Decent, that’s all. But the trailer? It’s four minutes long and doesn’t drag.
That itself is a win. Yeah, there’s some over-the-top moments, a little overacting and a couple of cringe bits.
But overall it works. It’s fast, flashy and has enough comedy to make you think “Okay, this might be worth a watch.”
What really stands out is the scale. This film is massive. Big sets, big stars, big budget — all of it shows.
You have Akshay Kumar leading the pack, with Riteish, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan and a bunch of actresses adding glamour.
The film also throws in a murder mystery angle which is new for this franchise. That twist has got people talking. It’s not just comedy now — there’s suspense too.
Distributors are happy. Audiences are curious. That’s a good place to be before release. The question now is: how big can this open?
Housefull 4 did ₹18-20 crore on Day 1 in 2019. This one is expected to go bigger. ₹25-30 crore would be a good start.
If it opens below ₹25 crore it’ll sting. But if it crosses ₹30 crore that’s a clear win. ₹35 crore and above? That’s fire.
Let’s not forget Akshay Kumar has had a rough few years at the box office. So this one really needs to click. As of now the buzz is good.
If the film turns out to be even half-decent and word of mouth is solid don’t be surprised if it hits ₹100 crore in the first weekend. After that who knows? ₹200 or even ₹300 crore isn’t out of the question.
In short Housefull 5 isn’t here to be a classic. It’s here to entertain. And if the trailer is anything to go by it just might do that.
