Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 is set to become India’s costliest comedy film with a staggering budget of 225 crore rupees, according to reports.

Housefull 5: The Comedy Financial Crisis

In a shocking twist that no one asked for, a report by Pinkvilla reveals that Housefull 5 has managed to accumulate a budget that could feed a small country—Rs 225 crore (not including the cash needed for print and advertising, of course). This makes it the most extravagant comedy known to Indian cinema, surpassing even the price of gold.

This cinematic masterpiece (or disaster, depending on your perspective) was filmed over an intense 90-day shoot. Major scenes were shot on an actual cruise in international waters. It’s almost as if the producers thought, “Why not go big or go home?” The rest of the film was shot on elaborate sets in Mumbai—not because they wanted authenticity, but because they thought having a boat in the Indian Ocean looked like a fun idea.

With a cast of 19 talented actors and a script that promises laughter while possibly invoking sobs over finances, the production has had its fair share of challenges. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala clearly didn’t read the “how to save money” handbook, pledging to deliver what insiders are calling a ‘Killer Comedy’—just in case the audience forgot that laughter can sometimes be horrifyingly expensive.

Not to exaggerate, but Housefull 5 has out-budgeted previous heavyweights like Housefull 4 (which was a mere Rs 165 crore) and Golmaal Again (a light Rs 142 crore). This film now sits proudly in the top three most expensive films of Akshay Kumar’s career, alongside the multi-million dollar mysteries of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sooryavanshi. At this rate, he may need to start a GoFundMe just to finance his next move.

More Than Just Laughs

So, grab your wallets (and a seat cushion, just in case you need to soften the impending financial blow) for Housefull 5 when it hits theatres. We’re looking at a cinematic experience that’s sure to redefine the phrase “money well spent”—or at least provide a substantial amount of meme-worthy material for the years to come.