The box office battle between Bollywood giants Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar is heating up. While Akshay’s comedy entertainer ‘Housefull 5’ was performing well initially, the release of Aamir Khan’s emotional drama ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ has severely impacted its earnings.
Strong 18-Day Run for ‘Housefull 5’
‘Housefull 5’ managed to collect a whopping ₹177 crore in its first 18 days, making it one of the top-grossing Hindi films of the year. The comedy franchise seemed unstoppable—until the third weekend arrived.
Massive 70% Drop on Third Sunday
On its third Sunday, the film earned only ₹3.5 crore, compared to ₹11.5 crore the previous Sunday—a steep 70% drop. In comparison, other recent releases like ‘Chhaava’ and ‘Red 2’ witnessed drops of 40% and 52% respectively during the same phase of their runs.
‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ Takes Over Screens
The primary reason for this decline is the massive release of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, which debuted on over 6,000 screens across India. The wide release not only reduced ‘Housefull 5’ screen share but also diverted much of the audience interest.
Aamir Khan’s film collected more than ₹67 crore in just 4 days, including a powerful ₹28 crore Sunday collection, marking a successful comeback for the superstar.
Lowest Single-Day Earnings for ‘Housefull 5’
On its 18th day (third Monday), ‘Housefull 5’ recorded its lowest single-day earnings of just ₹1.08 crore, signaling a sharp decline in its box office momentum.
Conclusion:
Aamir Khan’s return with ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ has shaken up the box office, directly affecting the business of Akshay Kumar’s ‘Housefull 5’. It will be interesting to see how both films perform in the upcoming days as the competition intensifies.