Bollywood comedy has always walked the thin line between clever humor and bad jokes, with some films crossing into territory that many find uncomfortable or outright offensive.
The Housefull franchise has been doing that for a long time and has always divided the audience and critics.
Some people enjoy its brand of humor, others wonder what’s happening to mainstream comedy when it comes at the cost of dignity and respect.
With Housefull 5, the criticism has reached a new level. The film is full of sexual jokes, objectification of women and vulgarity that seems to cater to a very niche audience.
The viewers says the comedy is not about wit but about cheap laughs and most of the time it’s about women.
This not only kills the genre but also raises questions about the responsibility of big stars like Akshay Kumar who has been projecting himself as a family man over the years.
His being a part of this film is surprising as his films are mostly watched by families and kids. The disappointment is huge—how can an actor known for clean comedies and a strong public image do a film that’s so full of crass jokes and objectification?
For many this feels like a misstep that can damage Akshay Kumar’s image, shows the disconnect between his on screen choices and the expectations of his loyal fans.
