According to data from Sacnilk.com, the film collected Rs 23 crore nett based on early estimates. Regardless of slight variations in figures, the film has firmly established itself as a strong commercial performer.Despite this, morning show attendance was reportedly lower than expected. The film had about 55% fewer viewers compared to Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’, which had the highest morning occupancy of the year at 30.5%, followed by Raid 2 (21.23%), Badass Ravi Kumar (13.9%), and Sikandar (13.76%).Set on a cruise ship, the story revolves around a sudden murder following a billionaire’s announcement that his fortune will go to someone named Jolly. The mystery deepens with three men onboard—played by Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan—all named Jolly, along with their girlfriends, making everyone a suspect.The film boasts a star-studded cast including Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Soundarya Sharma, Fardeen Khan, Jackie Shroff, and Sanjay Dutt.With strong word of mouth and a loyal fanbase, Housefull 5 is expected to continue its momentum over the weekend.(With inputs from PTI)
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