Housefull 5: A Crazy Comedy With A Murder Twist

The Housefull movie series is back again—bigger, louder, and wilder than ever. With Housefull 5, the team brings a new kind of comedy that mixes laughter with mystery. If you enjoy silly jokes, big actors, and a lot of confusion, then this movie is made just for you.

Let’s explore what makes Housefull 5 both funny and a little surprising.

🎭 What Is Housefull 5 About?

The movie is set on a luxury cruise ship during a big celebration. A rich man named Ranjeet is turning 100 years old, and all his family and friends are there. But things take a shocking turn when he suddenly dies during the party!

Instead of calling the police, the people on the cruise try to keep it a secret until they reach the end of the journey. But the biggest shock is still to come: Ranjeet’s will (shown through a hologram!) says he will give his money to someone named Jolly—but not just one Jolly. He mentions three different Jollys, and all of them seem to have the same birthmark.

This leads to total chaos. Who is the real Jolly? And what if none of them are telling the truth?

To make things crazier, a murder happens on the ship. Now, it’s not just about who gets the money—but also about who committed the crime.

🎬 A Star-Studded Cast

One big reason people love the Housefull movies is the cast. This film brings back familiar faces and adds some exciting new ones.

Akshay Kumar returns as one of the main characters, bringing his usual comic timing.

Riteish Deshmukh adds his own goofy charm.

Abhishek Bachchan joins the fun again after being part of Housefull 3.

Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, and Sonam Bajwa play the glamorous love interests.

Veterans like Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, and Nana Patekar bring extra flavor to the story.

Together, they create a mix of comedy, drama, and confusion that’s hard to ignore.

🎥 Two Endings? Yes!

Here’s something new: Housefull 5 was released in two versions—Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. Each version has a different ending with a different killer reveal.

So if you saw it once, you might want to watch it again to see the other ending. This is the first time a Bollywood comedy has done this, and fans were excited (and a little confused) by the idea.

😂 The Comedy Style: Love It or Hate It

Housefull 5 is full of silly jokes, over-the-top acting, and loud sound effects. This is the style that fans of the series expect.

There are many scenes where people fall down, shout nonsense, or misunderstand everything. Some jokes are based on wordplay or double meanings, which might not be for everyone.

While some viewers laughed out loud, others felt the humor was childish or too loud. If you like smart or subtle jokes, this may not be your type of comedy.

🔎 The Murder Mystery Angle

Unlike the previous Housefull films, this one adds a murder mystery. This gives the story a twist and keeps the audience guessing.

The police characters, played by Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff, try to solve the crime in the middle of all the confusion. This mix of crime and comedy is unusual and gives the film a fresh feel—although the mystery is not very deep or serious.

💸 Box Office Success

Even though critics were not very happy with the movie, it did very well at the box office.

In India, it earned over ₹198 crore net.

Worldwide, it made more than ₹300 crore.

It became the second highest-grossing Indian movie of 2025 (so far).

This shows that people still love watching lighthearted, star-filled films, even if the story is silly.

🗣️ What Are People Saying?

Critics’ View:

Most critics said the movie was too loud, too long, and filled with old-style jokes. Some said it felt like the same movie all over again, just with a cruise setting.

Audience Reaction:

Audiences had mixed feelings.

Some fans loved the jokes, the music, and the big cast. They called it “pure fun” and “a time-pass film.”

Others were disappointed, saying the jokes were not funny and the story made no sense.

On Reddit and Twitter, some users praised Akshay Kumar for his comic timing, while others criticized the film’s low-brow humor.

🎵 Music and VFX

The songs in Housefull 5 are colorful and energetic, perfect for dancing. However, the visual effects (especially in some action and hologram scenes) were not very good. Many fans felt the CGI looked cheap or unfinished.

Still, the movie’s energy and music made it entertaining to watch on the big screen.

✅ Final Thoughts

Housefull 5 is not a film for everyone. If you enjoy logic, realistic plots, or smart jokes—you might want to skip this one.

But if you’re looking for a movie that doesn’t take itself seriously, filled with crazy scenes, famous actors, and silly jokes, then Housefull 5 will give you a good laugh.

It’s like a big Bollywood circus on a boat—with some mystery, some madness, and a whole lot of confusion.

Have you seen Housefull 5?

What did you think about the two endings?

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