Anil Kapoor will drop-out Housefull 5 due to fee issue
Housefull 5 : In an unexpected turn of events, veteran actor Anil Kapoor has decided to exit from comedy film franchise ‘Housefull 5’ due to a disagreement over his fees by producers . The Bollywood star, who has delivered several memorable performances throughout his illustrious career, may not be in the franchise’s fifth instalment. However, negotiations over his fee have reached a dilemma, leading to his departure from the project. Sources close to the production reveal that the disagreement is due to Kapoor’s fee demand, which the producers found to be beyond their budget for the film. Despite multiple rounds of discussions, the two parties could not arrive at a mutually agreeable figure. Anil Kapoor, known for his professionalism and dedication to his craft, reportedly felt that his years of experience and the value he would bring to the film warranted a higher movie payment than what was being offered. . A source from the production team stated, “We have immense respect for Anil Kapoor and were excited about his involvement in ‘Housefull 5.’ However, budget constraints are a reality we must adhere to. We wish him all the best and are confident in delivering a fantastic movie with the remaining cast.”
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Housefull Franchise
The “Housefull” film series is an Indian comedy franchise created by Sajid Nadiadwala and Sajid Khan. It began with “Housefull” in 2010, followed by “Housefull 2” in 2012, “Housefull 3” in 2016, and “Housefull 4” in 2019. The fifth installment, “Housefull 5,” to be release in 2025. The series, produced by Nadiadwala under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner, stars Akshay Kumar and Ritesh Deshmukh in all films. Each film presents a fresh storyline, unrelated to the previous ones, but maintains a consistent theme and pace. Despite mixed critical reviews, the series has been a commercial success, grossing over ₹800 crore worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing comedy film franchise in Indian cinema.
Housefull Film Series
#### Housefull (2010)
**Director:** Sajid Khan
**Producer:** Sajid Nadiadwala
**Plot:**
Aarush (Akshay Kumar), a man plagued by bad luck, stays with his friend Bob (Riteish Deshmukh) and Bob’s wife Hetal (Lara Dutta). After a series of comedic misunderstandings and failed attempts at marriage, Aarush finds love with Sandy (Deepika Padukone). The story follows in a hilarious sequence of events where all characters come together, leading to a happy ending.
**Box Office Success:** The film was a commercial success, grossing ₹114 crore worldwide.
Housefull 2 (2012)
**Directors:** Sajid Khan
**Producers:** Sajid Nadiadwala
**Plot:**
Two feuding families, the Kapoors, are in search of the richest son-in-law. A mix-up leads to Jai (Shreyas Talpade), Max (John Abraham), Sunny (Akshay Kumar), and Jolly (Riteish Deshmukh) posing as wealthy suitors. The film is filled with comedic situations, mistaken identities, and a series of lies that lead to a grand revelation and reconciliation of the families.
**Box Office Success:** The movie was a big hit, grossing ₹186 crore worldwide.
Housefull 3 (2016)
**Directors:** Sajid-Farhad
**Producers:** Sajid Nadiadwala
**Plot:**
Batook Patel (Boman Irani) has three daughters (Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, and Lisa Haydon) and is superstitious about them getting married. Their boyfriends (Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan) pretend to be disabled to gain Batook’s approval. Chaos ensues as the truth unravels, leading to a climax where everyone comes clean, and the couples unite.
**Box Office Success:** The film grossed approximately ₹195 crore worldwide.
Housefull 4 (2019)
**Director:** Farhad Samji
**Producers:** Sajid Nadiadwala
**Plot:**
Set in 1419 and 2019, the story follows Harry (Akshay Kumar), Roy (Riteish Deshmukh), and Max (Bobby Deol) who are reincarnated from the past. They realize their past lives’ connections during a wedding in Sitamgarh. The film uses the concept of reincarnation to create humorous situations and a complex love story.
**Box Office Success:** The film was a major success, grossing ₹280 crore worldwide.
How many films are there in the Housefull series?
As of now, there are four films released in the Housefull series:
Housefull (2010)
Housefull 2 (2012)
Housefull 3 (2016)
Housefull 4 (2019)
The fifth film, Housefull 5, is set to release on July 25, 2025.
Who directed the Housefull films?
Housefull (2010) and Housefull 2 (2012) were directed by Sajid Khan.
Housefull 3 (2016) was directed by Sajid-Farhad.
Housefull 4 (2019) was directed by Farhad Samji.
Housefull 5 (2025) will be directed by Tarun Mansukhani.
How successful is the Housefull series?
The Housefull series is one of the highest-grossing comedy film franchises in Indian cinema, grossing over ₹800 crore worldwide. It is also the 7th highest-grossing Indian film series of all time.
What is the release date of Housefull 5?
Housefull 5 is set to release on July 25, 2025.
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