Housefull 5
The fifth installment in the wildly popular Housefull franchise has taken a bold new turn — Housefull 5 hit theatres this weekend with a never-before-seen twist: two alternate climaxes, released as Part A and Part B, depending on the theatre or region. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, this risky experiment has sparked intense debate online, drawing mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.
Audience Reactions: “Innovative or Confusing?”
While Housefull has always relied on slapstick humor and outrageous plotlines, the decision to split the climax has divided audiences. Part A ends with a traditional happy reunion of all characters at a royal wedding, while Part B takes a darker comic twist involving a mistaken identity and an international chase sequence.
Some viewers applauded the change:
“Finally, something fresh in a comedy sequel,” wrote a user on X.
Others were less impressed:
“This isn’t Inception. It’s Housefull. Just give us one ending!” one disappointed fan posted.
Despite the polarization, the buzz has helped boost the film’s visibility.
Box Office Collection: Record-Breaking Opening
Housefull 5 earned an estimated ₹42 crore on Day 1, making it the highest opening for any film in the franchise. By the end of its first weekend, the film is expected to cross the ₹120 crore mark domestically and has already garnered ₹30 crore overseas. Trade analysts credit the dual-climax hype, the ensemble cast, and nostalgia for the franchise’s success.
Star-Studded Cast & Fun Facts
The film features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Bobby Deol returning, alongside new entrants Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde, and Varun Dhawan. Interestingly, the cast reportedly shot both climaxes back-to-back in just 10 days, keeping even some of the crew in the dark about which version would be released where.
Another quirky detail: Akshay Kumar’s character uses eight different disguises, a franchise record, while the signature “reincarnation twist” from Housefull 4 is humorously referenced in a meta dialogue.
While Housefull 1-4 relied heavily on mistaken identities, reincarnation, and chaotic family drama, Housefull 5 is a clear step toward genre innovation. The humor remains over-the-top, but the dual-ending strategy shows the franchise is willing to evolve.
“Love it or hate it, Housefull 5 proves the franchise still has surprises up its sleeve,” said a review on Filmfare.
As fans debate which climax was better, Housefull 5 continues to dominate the box office — and the conversation.
