India, June 6 -- Tarun Mansukhani's Housefull 5 has hit the screens today (June 6) in 5000 screens across the country, making it one of the widest Hindi film releases in recent times. The film, led by Akshay Kumar, boasts a solid ensemble cast with 34 other known names and faces. Given the legacy of the franchise and the star cast, expectations are high for Housefull 5 at the box office. (Also read: Housefull 5 review and release live updates: Akshay's 'killer comedy' gets thumbs up from viewers; fans want no spoilers)

Housefull 5 took a promising start at the box office before its release, with promising advance booking trends. According to numbers from Sacnilk, the film collected Rs.8 crore gross in advance booking for its opening day....