Produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Housefull has the honor of being the highest-grossing comedy franchise in Indian cinema. The makers are now bringing Housefull 5. Housefull, the first part of the series, has completed 15 years since its release today. On the occasion, let’s take a look back at the journey of the Housefull franchise over the years and also decode whether Housefull 5 can continue the winning streak. Directed by Sajid Khan, Housefull hit the screens in 2010. It starred Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Lara Dutta, and Deepika Padukone. The first installment of the Housefull franchise opened at Rs 9.25 crore. The 2010 release earned Rs 72.25 crore net during its theatrical run in India, and it was a hit at the box office. Two years later, Khan helmed Housefull 2, keeping the male leads Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, while adding other actors like John Abraham, Shreyas Talpade, Asin, and Jacqueline Fernandez to the star cast. The 2012 comedy film collected Rs 12.25 crore on its first day. The lifetime earnings of the …