Budget and Box Office Expectations
What’s the budget for Housefull 5? The stakes are significantly high, as Tarun Mansukhani’s upcoming comedy thriller is reported to have a budget of 375 crores. According to Koimoi’s criteria, a film is deemed a hit once it earns twice its investment, meaning Housefull 5 must rake in 750 crores at the Indian box office.The highest-grossing film in the Housefull franchise to date is Housefull 4, which earned 206 crores in 2019. This indicates that a 264% increase in box office collections is needed to reach the ambitious target. It’s worth noting that all previous films in the series have recovered 100% of their budget, leaving fans curious if Akshay Kumar and his team can meet expectations.
Box Office Performance of the Housefull Franchise
Here’s a quick look at the box office performance of the Housefull films in India (net collections):
- Housefull (2010): 74.4 crores
- Housefull 2 (2012): 114 crores
- Housefull 3 (2016): 107.7 crores
- Housefull 4 (2019): 206 crores
Total: 502.01 crores
The 1000 Crore Goal
Can Housefull 5 break into the 1000 crore club? Sajid Nadiadwala was ahead of his time when he launched this comedy universe. Today, various franchises like YRF’s spy universe and Maddock Films’ horror-comedy universe have crossed the 1000 crore mark at the Indian box office. To join the elite club, Housefull 5 needs to earn at least 497.90 crores. The pre-release promotions have generated significant buzz, and expectations are high for the storyline.
More About Housefull 5
This installment marks the first time Tarun Mansukhani directs a film in the franchise. The earlier films were directed by Sajid Khan (first two) and Sajid-Farhad (third), with Farhad Samji directing the fourth, which became the highest-grossing film in the series.