'Housefull 5’: Akshay Kumar surprises fans in theatre after bumper opening, quips ‘Catch the director if you didn’t like any scene’

The stars of ‘Housefull 5’ gave Mumbai moviegoers a thrilling surprise on Friday night, just hours after the film’s blockbuster opening. Akshay Kumar, along with co-stars Riteish Deshmukh and Fardeen Khan, and director Tarun Mansukhani, dropped by a suburban theatre mid-show to interact with fans and express their gratitude for the overwhelming response.Greeting the audience with his signature humour, Akshay asked, “Are you guys enjoying yourself?” When fans responded with cheers, he quickly added, “Then the whole credit goes to this man,” pointing to director Tarun Mansukhani. In a cheeky afterthought, he joked, “Anybody who doesn’t like any scene, catch him!”A Record-Breaking Start for the Franchise Released on June 6, Housefull 5 opened to a massive ₹24 crore at the domestic box office, according to Sacnilk, making it the biggest non-holiday opener for a comedy film and the highest Day 1 total in the franchise’s history. As per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film is already the third-biggest opener of 2025, trailing only behind Chhaava and Sikandar.. Akshay, ever grateful, told the crowd, “We’ve come here to say thank you for coming and watching our film and making it a huge success.” He also noted Abhishek Bachchan’s absence but assured fans that the full team appreciates their support.About the Film: Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem on a Cruise Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Housefull 5 boasts a star-studded ensemble including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Dino Morea, and more. Set on a luxury cruise, the film spirals into chaos when a murder takes place and police arrive to uncover the mystery surrounding Ranjeet’s unnamed heir.With comedy, suspense, and Akshay’s comic timing in full swing, Housefull 5 is off to a good start—both at the box office and in the hearts of fans.