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Housefull 5 to Debut in Dual-Ending Format as Advance Bookings Grow

Robust advance bookings across markets follow CBFC-mandated edits to dialogue and visuals for the film’s dual-ending release on June 6.

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Housefull 5 Gets UA Certificate After Censoring 11 Second Visuals; Duration Of Both Versions Of Film Revealed - Report
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Overview

  • The film will open in two versions, Housefull 5A and 5B, each featuring a different climax—a first for Indian cinema.
  • CBFC granted a U/A 16+ certificate after trimming 11 seconds of footage, replacing words like “item” and “haram” and editing a sensual visual scene.
  • Exhibitor chains such as PVR INOX and Pen Marudhar are scheduling both versions on different screens or staggered showtimes to boost repeat viewings.
  • Advance pre-sales have been strong overseas, with German bookings outperforming Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force by 21%, and the film is positioned to rank among Bollywood’s top three Day 1 pre-sales of 2025.
  • Shot over 40 days aboard a cruise ship on a ₹375 crore budget, the ensemble comedy thriller must earn ₹750 crore domestically to be deemed a hit.