Housefull 5 Release and Movie Review LIVE UPDATES: Netizens Call First Half ‘Killer’; Film Sells 95,000 Tickets in Advance

The much-awaited Housefull 5 has finally hit theatres, and early reactions from fans suggest it’s off to a roaring start. Netizens who caught the first day, first show are calling the first half of the film a "killer," praising Akshay Kumar’s comic timing and the high entertainment quotient.

🔥 Highlights:

Fans hail the first half as laugh-out-loud funny

Housefull 5 ranks 5th in advance bookings for Bollywood films in New Zealand

95,000 tickets sold across Indian national chains in final advance bookings

Fans are now demanding a sequel with even more twists

25,000 tickets sold in top Indian multiplex chains alone

🎥 A Star-Studded Affair

Housefull 5 features one of the most impressive ensemble casts in recent Bollywood memory, including:

Akshay Kumar

Jacqueline Fernandez

Riteish Deshmukh

Sonam Bajwa

Abhishek Bachchan

Nargis Fakhri

Nana Patekar

Sanjay Dutt

Fardeen Khan

Shreyas Talpade

Jackie Shroff

Dino Morea

Chitrangada Singh

Soundarya Sharma

Chunky Pandey

Johnny Lever

With such a stellar lineup, the film promises a visual and comedic treat for fans.

🕐 Runtime & Certification

Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Housefull 5 is the first Indian film franchise to reach its fifth installment. Certified U/A by the CBFC, the film has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Adding to the buzz, the makers released Housefull 5 with two different climaxes—versions A and B—each revealing a different killer. This move has intrigued fans, who now have a reason to watch the movie twice.

💬 Early Fan Reactions

Reactions from early shows are pouring in on social media:

“Housefull 5 Review FIRST HALF — Good. Akshay Kumar shines as usual. Music & BGM strong. Some jokes land well, others handled smartly by the cast. Hope the 2nd half keeps the pace.” – Twitter user

“Booked a 7:45 am show at Infinity, Andheri. Just the interval and it’s a killer! What a mad film.” – Fan post

📊 Box Office Buzz

Housefull 5 has secured the 3rd highest spot for advance bookings among Bollywood films released in 2025 so far. It’s also earned the 5th best advance booking numbers in New Zealand for a Bollywood movie—testament to Akshay Kumar’s global appeal.