India, June 12 -- After the COVID-19 pandemic, Housefull 5 (released on June 6) became the quickest film starring Akshay Kumar to reach Rs 100 crore in India. Online discussions have begun in response to the film, with many expressing disapproval of the film's depiction of women and its use of mature humour.

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Online critics have been harsh on Soundarya Sharma, accusing her of being "just eye candy" in the film and praising it for its anti-feminist message. In spite of this, the film's director Tarun Mansukhani has spoken out in defence of the decisions made. The filmmaker told News18 that the audience's reac...