There’s a reason Akshay Kumar is called one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars. Even when critics write him off, the man keeps showing up and showing out at the box office. With Bhooth Bangla now firmly etched in his all-time records, let’s look at every film that made his opening weekend list — and what each one meant for his career.
Top 5 Akshay Kumar Opening Weekends — Overview
🥇 1. Housefull 5 — Rs. 79 Crore (2025)
The undisputed champion of Akshay Kumar’s opening weekends. The fifth installment of the beloved comedy franchise delivered his biggest-ever debut weekend, crossing a staggering Rs. 79 crore nett in India. A massive ensemble cast and the franchise’s loyal fanbase ensured packed theatres across the country. It remains the benchmark every subsequent Akshay film gets measured against. While the film had an average lifetime, that opening weekend was genuinely historic for the actor. For more on this blockbuster franchise’s performance, check out Technosports’ Bollywood box office coverage.
🥈 2. Sooryavanshi — Rs. 76.75 Crore (2021)
Post-pandemic, cinemas were cautiously reopening — and then Sooryavanshi walked in and blew the roof off. Directed by Rohit Shetty, this cop action drama was the movie that told Bollywood it was safe to go back to the big screen. The film’s cameos from Ranveer Singh and Ajay Devgn supercharged the excitement. It grossed Rs. 76.75 crore nett in its opening weekend, making it Akshay’s biggest post-pandemic weekend debut — until Housefull 5 came along.
🥉 3. Mission Mangal — Rs. 67.50 Crore (2019)
Released on Independence Day 2019, Mission Mangal was a patriotic crowd-pleaser that tapped into India’s pride over the ISRO Mars Orbiter Mission. Based on India’s Mars Orbiter Mission, the film had Akshay leading an all-star female cast including Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, and Sonakshi Sinha. The subject matter, festive release date, and ensemble star power drove it to a massive Rs. 67.50 crore nett opening weekend — proof that patriotic content with a human angle always resonates with Indian audiences.
4️⃣ 4. Good Newwz — Rs. 64.15 Crore (2019)
This adult comedy about sperm mix-up during IVF treatment sounds like a risky premise — but it worked spectacularly. Good Newwz, co-starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Kiara Advani, struck gold with its humour and heart. Released during the Christmas-New Year holiday window of 2019, the film cruised to Rs. 64.15 crore nett in its opening weekend, becoming one of the year’s biggest hits and proving Akshay’s comedy instincts are razor sharp.
5️⃣ 5. Bhooth Bangla — Rs. 55.75 Crore (2026)
The newest entry on this list and arguably one of the most satisfying. Directed by the legendary Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla is a horror-comedy starring Akshay Kumar alongside Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav. It opened to Rs. 55.75 crore nett in India — Akshay’s 5th biggest debut weekend of all time, and his 3rd biggest in the post-pandemic era. For fans who had been waiting to see Akshay in a classic slapstick comedy setup, this was a joyful reunion. Keep up with all Bhooth Bangla box office updates at Technosports.
What This List Tells Us?
Looking at these five films together, a clear pattern emerges. Akshay Kumar’s biggest openers span comedy, action, and patriotic drama — but they all share one thing: broad audience appeal. Whether it’s families laughing together at Housefull 5 or the nation rallying behind Mission Mangal, Akshay’s best box office moments have always been events, not just movies.
With Welcome to the Jungle on the horizon, watch this space — the top of this list could look very different soon.
