Housefull 5 worldwide box office collection day 8: The Akshay Kumar starrer beats Salman Khan's Sikandar; grosses Rs 200 crore

The madness continues—and this time, with a murder! Housefull 5 has taken the box office by storm, blending laugh-out-loud comedy with a gripping whodunit twist. With Akshay Kumar and a star-packed cast at the helm, the fifth instalment of the hit franchise is not just entertaining audiences—it’s smashing records worldwide.Big Numbers in Just 8 DaysHousefull 5 was released in theatres on 6 June and has since become one of the highest-grossing films of the year. According to a press release shared by the filmmakers, the film has collected Rs 140.18 crore net in India and Rs 212.76 crore worldwide in 8 days. It collected Rs 6.60 crore in India and Rs 2.35 crore worldwide on Friday. It opened to a Rs 24.35 crore net in India and a Rs 11.11 crore worldwide collection on day 1. Trade website Sacnilk reported that the film brought in Rs 133.25 crore net in India and Rs 204 crore worldwide.Climbing the 2025 Blockbuster LadderHousefull 5 has emerged as one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year. In its first week alone, it surpassed Salman Khan’s Sikandar (Rs 184.6 crore lifetime). The film is now eyeing Raid 2 (Rs 234.9 crore) and Mohanlal’s Thudarum (Rs 234.5 crore). Still ahead are Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam (Rs 255 crore), L2: Empuraan (Rs 265.5 crore), and the current chart-topper—Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, which holds a staggering Rs 807.88 crore worldwide collection.What’s the Film About?Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Housefull 5 brings a twist to the comedy franchise with a murder mystery set aboard a cruise ship. The story follows three men named Jolly, all vying for an inheritance—until the wealthy benefactor is murdered, making them prime suspects.