Overview

• Bombay High Court resolved Maddock Films’ dispute with PVR INOX by ordering a two-week theatrical release before any OTT debut
• The sci-fi-twist rom-com earned ₹68.53 crore net in India, securing a 37 percent profit on its ₹50 crore budget
• Its June 6 premiere on Amazon Prime Video marked one of Bollywood’s shortest theatrical-to-digital release windows
• Housefull 5’s June 6 release diverted screens and contributed to a downturn in Bhool Chuk Maaf’s final box office days
• The film’s abbreviated release reflects broader tensions over India–Pakistan security concerns and debates on theatrical exclusivity