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“Comedy vs. Chaos – Who’s taking the crown this June?”
June 2025 is heating up the box office with a face-off no one saw coming — Housefull 5, the ultimate laughter riot, is all set to go head-to-head with Kamal Haasan’s intense action drama Thug Life.
On one side, you have Akshay Kumar and his gang promising endless laughs with India’s most expensive comedy film ever made. On the other, you’ve got Kamal Haasan, guns blazing, in a gritty tale directed by Mani Ratnam.
Both films have created massive buzz — but which one will rule the theatres? From advance booking numbers to regional bans and budget battles, the stage is set for a blockbuster clash!
Housefull 5 vs Thug Life
The highly anticipated comedy film Housefull 5, featuring Akshay Kumar, will premiere in theaters on June 6. The movie's ticket sales have begun. According to media estimates, Housefull 5 is anticipated to be the biggest release in the franchise, with over 5,000 screens nationwide. With robust ticket sales and a significant release, Housefull 5 is set to compete with Kamal Haasan's Thug Life which is scheduled to be released on 5 June 2025.
Housefull 5 Advance Booking Earning
Sources claim that Housefull 5 has sold 69,828 tickets in a range of formats for 9,625 events throughout India. The movie made Rs 2.12 crore from ticket sales.In addition, the movie is anticipated to debut with a gross receipt of Rs 5.67 crore after accounting for block tickets.
The areas that make the most money from first-day advance reservations include Maharashtra and the Delhi NCR region. Gujarat ranks closely on the list, succeeded by Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana.
Budget Of Housefull 5
This Akshay Kumar’s sequel is also the most expensive film in the Housefull series. According to reports, the movie's total budget, excluding print and advertising costs, is Rs 225 crore. Producers had earlier stated that Housefull 5 would be produced with a budget of Rs 350 crore. Nevertheless, following certain casting alterations, the expenses were greatly lowered.
Thug Life Advance Booking Earning
The Tamil version of Thug Life has the most advance booking at Rs 2.89 crore, while the Indian version is at Rs 3.29 crore. Hindi made ₹14 lakh, whereas Telugu made Rs 26 lakh. Block seats included, the total pre-sales amount was Rs 9.6 crore. This is less than the box office receipts for Kamal Haasan's earlier flicks, Vikram (Rs 15.3 crore) and Indian 2 (Rs 17.9 crore). Additionally, it lags behind the Ponniyin Selvan series by Mani Ratnam, which got higher advance reservations.
Also Read: Thug Life: Trailer, Cast, Plot, Release Date & Liplock Controversy
Thug Life Ban In Karnataka?
A significant setback for Thug Life is that it won't launch in Karnataka on Thursday. Haasan's comments during a promotional event in Chennai triggered a strong response in Karnataka, leading the KFCC to declare that the film would not be shown in the state unless Haasan issues an apology. He has declined to do that. In response, Haasan's co-founded production firm petitioned the High Court for protection for the movie's release.
The actor-politician was chastised by the Karnataka High Court for failing to issue an apology for his claim that "Kannada was born out of Tamil." A "simple apology might have settled the matter," the statement goes.,” the HC remarked, “Freedom of expression should not reach the point of offending someone’s feelings, especially those of the masses... Once words are spoken, they cannot be withdrawn, only atoned for….you cannot unmix the scrambled egg.”
The attorney for Haasan argued that the actor's remarks were not uttered with “malice,” and therefore did not require an apology. “It is definitely not ego,” he contended and suggested that the movie’s screening would not be demanded in Karnataka until the matter is settled through discussions with the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce.
As the box office battle begins, all eyes are on whether comedy or action will win hearts — or if both films will emerge as winners in their own right.
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