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Mint
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Housefull 5A and 5B OTT release: How to watch both versions of Akshay Kumar's latest comedy-drama online
Housefull 5 OTT release: Akshay Kumar's latest comedy movie finally premiered on digital screens on July 18. Cinephiles can watch both versions — 5A and 5B — of the comedy thriller online. The multi-starrer movie featuring several fresh faces with Bollywood veterans is available on rent on streaming giant Amazon Prime Video. The Ultra High Definition version of Housefull 5A and 5B is available at a cost of ₹ 349 each on the OTT platform. Featuring different climaxes and different endings with two different killers, Tarun Mansukhani directorial movie begins identically. The makers used a unique approach to draw repeat viewership as the final 20 minutes of each differ, creating two distinct climaxes. Thus, movie enthusiasts will have to shell out ₹ 698 to watch both versions of the same film. Housefull 5 description states, 'When three young impostors masquerade as the long-lost heir to a billionaire's empire, they unwittingly tumble into a deadly game of cat and mouse as they become the prime targets in a string of grisly murders.' Alongside Akshay Kumar, the ensemble cast features Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Fardeen Khan, Nargis Fakhri, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Ranjeet, Dino Morea, Chitrangada Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer and Akashdeep Sabir in pivotal roles. Released on June 6, the movie is produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. Housefull is among one of the most popular franchises in India. Its first instalment was released 15 years ago, in 2010. The second highest-grossing Bollywood movie of the year 'Housefull 5' was close to ₹ 300 crore gross mark at the worldwide box office when it ended its theatrical run, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. Housefull 5 grossed ₹ 289 crore worldwide and became the second most-watched Bollywood movie of the year in India after Chhaava. Akshay Kumar's 7th biggest grosser globally is the most expensive Indian comedy movie, reportedly made on a budget of ₹ 250 crore.
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Housefull 5 box office collection day 5: Akshay Kumar film remains steady, collects above ₹110 crore
Housefull box office collection day 5: Tarun Mansukhani's star-studded film Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar, Nargis Fakhri, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, and Soundarya Sharma, released in theatres on Friday. After a solid start, the film entered the ₹100 crore club within four days of release in India. As per the latest update on the film has now crossed ₹110 crore. (Also read: Housefull 5A and 5B difference explained: Why the Akshay Kumar film has two versions and which one should you watch) The report states that Housefull 5 earned ₹10.75 crore as per early estimates on its first Tuesday. It is the lowest single-day collection for the film so far. It saw a dip in collections after the weekend, as Monday's collection pointed out a 60% decrease in numbers with ₹13 crore. The total collection of the film now stands at ₹111.25 crore. Housefull 5 had an overall 17.50% Hindi Occupancy on Tuesday. The film became the fastest one in the franchise to enter the ₹100 crore club. The comedy revolves around a murder on a cruise ship. A man is murdered shortly after a billionaire announces he will leave his wealth to his successor Jolly. The twist is that there are three Jollys on the cruise - Akshay, Riteish, and Abhishek. Along with them, their girlfriends are all suspects in the murder. It released with two different endings- Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. In a video posted by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment ahead of the release, Akshay and Riteish urged the audiences to watch the film twice - once for each ending. Housefull 5 stars an ensemble cast that includes Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Ranjeet, Johny Lever, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chunky Panday, Dino Morea, Sonam Bajwa, and Soundarya Sharma.
News18
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Housefull 5A Ending Explained: Who Dies, Who Kills And Who Wins Akshay Kumar's Jolly Game?
Last Updated: The story revolves around billionaire Ranjeet Dobriyal, worth 69 billion pounds, who dies a natural death a day before his 100th birthday. Housefull 5A and 5B have left viewers confused. [Spoiler Alert: This article contains major plot details from Housefull 5A, which released on June 6, 2025.] Housefull 5A, the latest installment in the madcap comedy franchise, released in theatres on June 6, 2025. Backed by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film boasts a sprawling ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Nana Patekar, Fardeen Khan, Jackie Shroff, and more. As the film garners mixed reviews, one version of the movie – Housefull 5A – is drawing attention for its chaotic, twist-filled climax. The story revolves around billionaire Ranjeet Dobriyal, worth 69 billion pounds, who dies a natural death a day before his 100th birthday. However, his stepson Dev (Fardeen Khan) decides to hide the news to avoid ruining the party. Things take a turn when Ranjeet appears via hologram to reveal his heir—a son named Jolly from his first wife. This revelation sparks an identity scramble with three 'Jollys" emerging: Jalabuddin (Riteish Deshmukh), Jalbhushan (Abhishek Bachchan), and Julius (Akshay Kumar). Although none of them are actually Ranjeet's biological son, they each attempt to prove they are to claim his fortune. A DNA test is planned on a luxury cruise to determine the real heir. Things go haywire when Aakhri Pasta (Chunky Panday) spikes a drink meant for Batuk Patel (Johnny Lever), which the Jollys end up consuming. They wake up the next morning with no memory of the night before. Meanwhile, Dev, determined to keep the inheritance for himself, attempts to tamper with the Jollys' DNA test. A doctor catches him in the act. To silence the doctor, Dev feeds him peanut butter biscuits—aware of his allergy. Jolly 3 (Akshay) saves him temporarily with an injection, but when he leaves the scene, Dev stabs the doctor to death. The murder is witnessed by ship captain Sameer (Nikitin Dheer), who keeps quiet as he's also a suspect and fears for his own name. In the final twist, Dev partners with Jolly 2 (Abhishek Bachchan) to eliminate Sameer. This plan unravels as the investigation closes in, ultimately revealing Dev as the true killer. The Jollys, along with their partners (played by Sonam Bajwa, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Nargis Fakhri), clear their names just in time. First Published:
Mint
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Housefull 5A & 5B: Discover the two epic endings of Akshay Kumar's film – which one will you choose?
Akshay Kumar returns to comedy, but in a new avatar with Housefull 5. But how you ask? Because the new instalment of the Housefull franchise is a murder mystery this time. The twist doesn't end here. Released on June 6, the film comes with not one, but two different endings -something different for the audience this time. Released as Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B, each version offers a different climax with a different killer; a double dose of fun, chaos, and confusion. So, which one is the right pick for you? Housefull 5 sets sail on a luxury cruise where a billionaire celebrates his birthday. But the fun takes a deadly turn when the birthday boy (played by Ranjeet) is mysteriously found dead, right after declaring he'll leave his fortune to someone named Jolly. The catch? There are three Jollys on the ship—played by Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan—and all three, along with their glamorous girlfriends (played by Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, and Nargis Fakhri respectively), land on the suspect list. Blending mindless comedy with the franchise's signature spirit, the film comes in two versions. Each one has a different killer and alternate ending, elevating viewers' experience. While the first two hours of Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B remain the same, it's the last 20 minutes which sets the climax apart. Reportedly, both versions of the film are getting nearly equal screen space at theatres. Most multiplexes seem to be running two shows each of Housefull 5A and 5B per screen. The film is majorly clashing with Kamal Haasan's Thug Life, which was released in theatres on June 5. Going by online reviews from fans and critics, Housefull 5 has received a mixed response. Talking about Housefull 5A, a user wrote on X, formerly Twitter, 'Housefull 5A is my favourite film this year! Redefining the limits of cinema. Proud to have seen this piece of art. Can literally not imagine how they made it, it is insane that so much money was invested to pull this off. Now give me my money back.' 'Just watched #Housefull5A and it's literally a house full of laughter, madness, and non-stop fun,' added another. After watching Housefull 5B, one more wrote in an impromptu review: 'I watched #Housefull5B. It's so good. Khiladi back on his way.' 'Some insights on #Housefull5 A and #Housefull5 B. A is more of a comedy, with a light-hearted climax presented in comic way. B follows a Darker tone and ends with a serious climax (sic).' Previously, Akshay Kumar had advised viewers to watch the film two times, one version each time for better understanding. The idea of having two different climaxes is said to be a fun strategy to maximise profits. It may also boost footfall in the theatres. At the trailer launch of Housefull 5, producer Sajid Nadiadwala had said that a film with two different endings was something that hadn't 'happened anywhere else in the world'. He added that he had been toying with the idea for the last 30 years. "I've written a story [Housefull] where every theatre will have a different killer. So, if you watch it at Gaiety, it'll have one killer. If you watch it at Galaxy, there'll be another. In PVR screen number 4, you'll see a different killer, and in PVR screen number 5, yet another one. It's like every time you watch the film, you'll get a different ending," he had said. Housefull 5 is directed by Tarun Mansukhani. It stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Ranjeet, Johny Lever, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chunky Panday, Dino Morea, Sonam Bajwa, and Soundarya Sharma. The film marks one of the widest releases in Akshay Kumar's career, with 5,000 screens nationwide.
Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Housefull 5 box office collection day 1 (updated live): Akshay Kumar film opens at ₹18 crore, will it beat Housefull 4?
Housefull 5 box office collection day 1 (updated live): Akshay Kumar fans were eagerly waiting for the star to return to the comedy genre. With Housefull 5, the star dialled up the intrigue, as it has two different endings, with both getting a simultaneous release as Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. How has the film performed at the box office? The latest update by (by 8 PM) states that Housefull has collected ₹ 18.55 crore. (Also read: Housefull 5A and 5B difference explained: Why the Akshay Kumar film has two versions and which one should you watch) The report states that Housefull 5 had an overall 23.29% Hindi Occupancy on Friday. Will the film beat the opening day collections of its previous installment in the franchise, Housefull 4? Released in 2019, the Akshay Kumar-release had collected ₹19.08 crore. So far, the Housefull 5 opening day collections have already outscored the day 1 haul of Akshay's January release Sky Force ( ₹11.50 crore). Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala's production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the comedy stars an ensemble cast that includes Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Ranjeet, Johny Lever, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chunky Panday, Dino Morea, Sonam Bajwa, and Soundarya Sharma. It is directed by Tarun Mansukhani. The film revolves around a murder on a cruise ship. A wealthy billionaire (Ranjeet) is murdered shortly after he announces he will leave his wealth to his successor Jolly. The twist is that there are three Jollys on the cruise - Akshay, Riteish, and Abhishek. Along with them, their girlfriends are all suspects in the murder. An excerpt from the Hindustan Times review of the film read, 'Akshay knows exactly what's expected of him. This is classic Akshay comedy territory, and he makes even the flat writing work. But it's also clear that Sajid is relying far more on his star's charm than on crafting genuinely funny material. Often, the jokes are a joke.'
