Housefull 5: A Record-Breaking Comedy with Star-Studded Cast

Housefull 5: A New Milestone in Indian Cinema

Housefull 5 is not only making headlines at the box office but is also setting new benchmarks in terms of production scale and budget. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, this film was shot entirely aboard a cruise ship and has an astonishing budget of Rs 375 crore, making it the priciest comedy in the history of Indian cinema.

The film stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan in pivotal roles, alongside a talented ensemble including 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.

Reportedly, the fees of the cast have sparked discussions, with Akshay Kumar earning between Rs 60 to 70 crore, Riteish Deshmukh receiving Rs 30 to 35 crore, and Abhishek Bachchan getting around Rs 10 crore. Sanjay Dutt's remuneration is estimated to be between Rs 12 to 15 crore, while Jackie Shroff and Nana Patekar charged approximately Rs 4 to 5 crore and Rs 3 to 4 crore, respectively.

Among the female leads, Sonam Bajwa is said to have earned Rs 7 to 8 crore, while Jacqueline Fernandez received Rs 5 to 6 crore. The earnings of Chitrangada Singh, Nargis Fakhri, and Soundarya Sharma have not been disclosed.

The film has recently faced criticism after dancer and content creator Sandip Brahamin accused the production team of copying his signature dance move in the song 'Laal Pari' without proper acknowledgment. In response, director Tarun Mansukhani stated, “There was no intention to engage in any kind of plagiarism. It’s just one of those things that ended up happening. We’re very sorry if he feels like that. I want to reiterate that there was no intention of causing any harm of any form.”

Despite the controversy, the film has performed remarkably well, nearing Rs 120 crore in box office collections within just six days.