Housefull 5 Surges at the Box Office, Approaching Rs 100 Crore Milestone
Housefull 5 Hits Theatres with Strong Performance
The much-anticipated film Housefull 5 has finally premiered in cinemas, generating significant buzz with its dual endings. The movie is performing impressively at the box office and is on track to surpass the Rs 100 crore mark shortly. Set aboard a luxurious cruise ship, the plot unfolds after a billionaire's death, leaving his fortune to a man named Jolly. However, three individuals claim to be Jolly, leading to a tangled web of deception and intrigue.
Box Office Collection Update
As reported by industry sources, Housefull 5 garnered Rs 32 crore on its third day, bringing its total earnings to Rs 87 crore within just three days of release.
Unique Dual Versions of Housefull 5
The film's creators have introduced two distinct versions, each featuring different conclusions. In one version, police officers portrayed by Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff uncover that Abhishek Bachchan's character, Jalbhushan, is the murderer, alongside Fardeen Khan's character, Dev. Conversely, the alternate version reveals Chitrangda Singh's character, Maya, as the killer, in collaboration with Jalbhushan. Ultimately, the characters claiming to be Jolly are exposed as impostors, with Bobby Deol making a cameo as the genuine Jolly.
A Look Back at Similar Strategies in Indian Cinema
Housefull 5 is not the first Indian film to employ this innovative approach of releasing multiple versions. The Malayalam film Harikrishnans, released in 1998, successfully utilized this strategy, featuring stars Mohanlal and Mammootty alongside Juhi Chawla, which created substantial anticipation among fans.
Star-Studded Cast of Housefull 5
The film features a stellar lineup, including Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh in leading roles. Supporting performances come from Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Chunky Pandey, and Johnny Lever. The leading ladies include Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Soundarya Sharma.