Akshay Kumar’s ‘Housefull 5’ Emerges as 2nd biggest Hindi grosser of 2025, surpasses Ajay Devgn’s ‘Raid 2’ at the box office

Akshay Kumar’s comic caper Housefull 5 continues to dominate the box office, emerging as the second biggest Bollywood hit of 2025. With a staggering 17-day all-language net collection of Rs 175.95 crore, the film has now surpassed the lifetime earnings of Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2, which has till now earned Rs 173.26 crore from it’s theatrical run.Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 had a spectacular opening weekend, raking in Rs 87.5 crore in its first three days alone. The film’s explosive start, driven by mass appeal, ensemble cast, and a mix of slapstick humour and lavish visuals, made it an instant crowd-puller. Despite the usual weekday drops, it sustained well enough to end Week 1 with a solid ₹Rs 27.25 crore.The second week witnessed a noticeable dip in collections, typical for high-octane entertainers, yet the film added Rs 40.85 crore more to its kitty. As it entered its third weekend, Housefull 5 showed signs of renewed momentum, earning Rs 2 crore on Friday, Rs 2.5 crore on Saturday, and an estimated Rs 3.35 crore on Sunday, bringing the 17-day total to Rs 175.95 crore.This was despite the magical run by Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza’s Sitaare Zameen Par which went on earn about Rs 59 crore over the weekend.In doing so, it edged past Raid 2, which was previously the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year. Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller had garnered praise for its gripping storyline and intense performances, ending its run at Rs 173.26 crore. However, the sheer entertainment quotient and franchise value of Housefull 5 helped it go one step further.The only film ahead of Housefull 5 in 2025’s box office race is Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava which has earned over Rs 600 crore across languages this year..With this success, Akshay Kumar also marks a major comeback after a string of underwhelming releases in the last two years. The Housefull franchise now boasts five consistent commercial hits, reinforcing its reputation as one of Bollywood’s most bankable comedy series.As it inches closer to the Rs 180 crore mark, Housefull 5 cements its place not just in 2025’s charts, but also in the broader legacy of big-ticket Bollywood entertainers.