Housefull 3(2016)
Housefull 3 is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language comedy film co-written and directed by the duo Sajid-Farhad. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, and Lisa Haydon in lead roles. The story follows three young men who pretend to be disabled to win over their girlfriend's protective father. Set in London, the film blends slapstick humor with gangster subplots and mistaken identities. Produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the movie was a commercial success, grossing over ₹195 crore worldwide. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances but criticized the predictable humor. The film was released on June 3, 2016, and is available for streaming on Eros Now.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Eros Now, Prime Video, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 3 June 2016
- Director
- Sajid-Farhad
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A wealthy father refuses to let his three daughters marry. Three desperate boyfriends decide to fake disabilities to gain his sympathy. But their plan goes hilariously wrong when a dangerous gangster from the father's past shows up. Now the boyfriends must save the family and prove their love is real.
“Three lies. Three loves. One crazy family.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Housefull 3
Cast reunions in this film: Chunky Pandey & Chunky Panday (22 films together), Akshay Kumar & Jacqueline Fernandez (9 films together), Riteish Deshmukh & Jacqueline Fernandez (9 films together), Jackie Shroff & Abhishek Bachchan (8 films together), Boman Irani & Riteish Deshmukh (8 films together), and Boman Irani & Abhishek Bachchan (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Housefull 3: The Third One' in promotional material, playing on its sequel number.
- Actor Riteish Deshmukh performed many of his own stunts, including a scene where he hangs from a helicopter.
- Akshay Kumar's character Sandy uses a unique 'tapori' style of speaking Marathi, which became popular with fans.
- The song 'Pyaar Ki' was filmed in Thailand, marking the first time a 'Housefull' song was shot there.
- Comedian Johnny Lever, a staple in the series, has a cameo as a wedding guest in the final scene.
- The film's climax at a cricket stadium was shot at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
- It was the first 'Housefull' film not directed by Sajid Khan, with Farhad Samji taking over.
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