9 Years Ago, This Comedy Film Starring Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan Had Everyone in Splits — Here's How Much It Earned

The much-awaited Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiawala, is set to release on June 6. This is the fifth installment in the Housefull franchise, featuring stars like Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, and Jackie Shroff. The third film in the series, released nine years ago on June 3, was a major hit at the box office.

All four previous Housefull films were hits. Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh have been part of every installment, with other actors joining in the second, third, and fourth parts. Let’s take a look back at Housefull 3 — who starred in it, how much it earned, and more.

Box Office Collection of Housefull 3

Housefull 3 released on June 3, 2016, was directed by Farhad Samji and Sajid Samji. The lead cast included Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, and Lisa Haydon. Boman Irani, Chunky Pandey, and Jackie Shroff also had important roles.

According to Sacnilk, the film’s budget was ₹85 crore, and it earned ₹185.70 crore worldwide, making it a hit at the box office. The first Housefull film came out in 2010 and was a superhit, followed by another superhit sequel in 2012. The third and fourth parts (2016 and 2019 respectively) also performed well commercially.

Where to Watch Housefull 3?

The film featured popular songs like “Maalmaal,” “Pyaar Ki,” “Tang Uthake,” and “Fake Ishq.” The story revolves around a superstitious rich man who doesn’t want his three daughters to marry, but their three lovers try to prove their worth, leading to many comic situations. You can watch Housefull 3 for free on JioHotstar.

What to Expect in Housefull 5?

Housefull 5, releasing on June 6, will bring back favorites like Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Ranjeet, Chunky Pandey, Shreyas Talpade, Fardeen Khan, Dino Morea, and Johnny Lever. Advance bookings are open, the trailer is out, and some songs have already been released. Fans are eagerly waiting for this laughter-packed film.