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Shah Rukh Khan’s People-Management Rule Inspires Tarun Mansukhani Ahead of Housefull 5 Release

Drawing on Khan’s 99% people-management lesson from Dostana, Mansukhani readies his Rs225 crore comedy for a June 6 release featuring India’s first dual-ending format.

Tarun Mansukhani says Shah Rukh Khan's advice about filmmaking has helped him over the years.
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Housefull 5 Director Tarun Mansukhani Recalls Shah Rukh Khan's Advice During Dostana That Shaped His Career

Overview

  • Tarun Mansukhani credits Shah Rukh Khan’s advice that only 1% of filmmaking is direction and 99% is about managing people.
  • He first encountered Khan’s work ethic while serving as assistant and associate director on films including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.
  • Housefull 5 is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala on a budget of Rs225 crore, positioning it as Indian cinema’s most expensive comedy, and is set to hit theaters on June 6, 2025.
  • Following CBFC-mandated edits, the comedy-thriller will launch with two alternate endings, a first for an Indian release, to encourage multiple viewings.
  • Exhibitors including PVR INOX report strong advance bookings and have scheduled each ending version on different screens to maximize audience turnout.