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Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySajid Khan
Screenplay by
Dialogues bySajid-Farhad
Story bySajid Nadiadwala
Based on
Produced bySajid Nadiadwala
Starring
CinematographyManoj Soni
Edited byRameshwar S. Bhagat
Music by
Production
company
Distributed byEros International
Release date
  • 6 April 2012 (2012-04-06)
Running time
155 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹60–64 crore[2][a]
Box officeest. ₹186 crore [3]

Housefull 2, sometimes called Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen, is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film written and directed by Sajid Khan. It was co-written by brothers Sajid Samji and Farhad Samji based on a story by Sajid Nadiadwala. Produced by Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and distributed by Eros International, it is a remake of Mattupetty Machan and the second installment of the Housefull franchise, is a standalone sequel to Housefull (2010).

Housefull 2 features an ensemble cast consisting of Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Akshay Kumar, Asin, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, Shreyas Talpade, Zareen Khan, Chunky Panday, Shazahn Padamsee and Boman Irani. Housefull 2 was released theatrically on 5 April 2012, to mixed reviews.[2] Made on a budget of ₹60–64 crore,[2][a] the film accumulated ₹186 crore (US$22 million) worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2012.[4] It was followed by two sequels: Housefull 3 and Housefull 4 which were released in 2016 and 2019 respectively. A fifth film titled Housefull 5 with two prints Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B was released on 6 June 2025. The film had mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, with praise for its performances, humor, liveliness and dialogues, and is counted as the best film in the Housefull franchise. The film became a "Blockbuster" at the box office.[5]

Plot

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Sunny, Max, Jolly and Jai are best friends who study together in a college. One day in the college farewell, Max's girlfriend Sonia gets attracted to Sunny and tries to be intimate with him. When Max catches them, Sonia lies to him that Sunny harassed her, causing Max and Sunny to get into a physical fight, and both turn sworn enemies and part ways.

10 years later, animal activists Heena and Bobby are the daughters of two opposing Kapoor families who despise each other very much, just like their fathers Chintu and Dabboo who are half-brothers. They both want the richest son-in-law for their daughters and thus hire marriage counsellor Aakhri Pasta to find the best son-in-law. He brings Rajendra Babani to Chintu for discussing Jai, who is his son. Chintu misinterprets one of Aakhri's jokes who says Jai looks neither like his parents and may be illegitimate. His parents didn't hear Aakhri's comments; Chintu verbally abuses Rajendra while shouting. Rajendra suffers a heart attack, landing him in a hospital. Jai vows revenge and, with Pasta, asks Jolly (being the son of a billionaire "JD") to go to Chintu, agree to marry Heena and then break off the wedding at the very end. However, Jolly is busy trying to introduce his girlfriend Jelo to JD and doesn't want to get involved. He suggests Max to pose as Jolly, who agrees. Jai and Max go but mistakenly end up in Dabboo's house when Dabboo steal's Chintu's "real" nameplate, and later realize their mistake. Jolly then convinces Sunny to land in Chintu's house, and there becomes his bodyguard.

Later, Chintu and Dabboo send Sunny and Max respectively with Heena and Bobby on a cruise for an animal safety event. There, Sunny and Max attempt to chloroform Bobby and Heena respectively and put them on a lifeboat so their respective girlfriends can win their awards, but spot each other and chloroform themselves, causing all of them to end up on an island. In the process, Max and Sunny become friends again, and Heena and Bobby also sort out their relations. They find a resort where Jai and Jolly are at and go home. Max gets engaged to Bobby and Sunny to Heena. Jai also falls in love with Parul Patel. Chintu blindfolds Jolly, Sunny and Heena, taking them to JD's house. After seeing Jolly holding Sunny's garland, JD assumes that Jolly got engaged to Heena. Luckily, Sunny convinces him. Jolly later reveals to Max, Sunny, and Jai that his real name is Jwala, and JD was actually a dacoit, Jagga Dacoit, almost 20 years ago. He also exposes that Parul is JD's friend Batuk Patel's daughter with whom JD had fixed his marriage 20 years ago.

As Sunny fools Chintu, he calls Dabboo in excitement and tells him that Heena is marrying JD's son Jolly (in actuality Sunny). Confused as believing Max to be Jolly, Dabboo takes Max and Bobby to JD's mansion. Sunny handles the situation well by fooling J.D consistently by taking the name of Goddess Bhadrakali as J.D. is her true devotee, stating Max is Jolly's friend who is engaged to Bobby and Max's father is against their marriage. JD then welcomes all of them and tells to stay there till Bobby and Max's marriage. Batuk also finally arrives there with Parul. Jai and Jolly come to receive them from the airport. But when they see Parul, Jai and Jolly/Jwala lie that Jai is Jolly. Parul becomes happy hearing this as they love each other. J-Lo gives Jolly/Jwala the ultimatum to take her to his house or forget her. To help Jolly/Jwala, Sunny lies to J.D., saying that J-Lo is his fiancée, and J.D. again agrees to let her live there as Sunny takes the name of Goddess Bhadrakali. Sunny and Max lie to their respective fathers-in-law that the other guy is the son of J.D. and a maid servant in the mansion, creating much confusion.

When Sunny's father, Dr. Ranjeet as well as Max's mentor tells them never to break anyone's heart, Sunny and Max tell the truth to Heena and Bobby relationship. Enraged, Bobby and Heena rebuke them, but thinking Sunny and Max could have done more wrong with them, the two sisters forgive the two boys on the very next day. There, Jai and Jolly also let off their revenge plan on Kapoors on Jai's father's advice. On the day of the four couples' marriage, J.D. and the other brides' fathers learn the truth about the grooms. Finally, Bobby and Heena convince their fathers to forget their enmity and live together as legitimate brothers.

Chintu and Dabboo join hands and so do their wives. But J.D. is unconvinced by them telling the truth and starts frightening the families with his gun. He tries to shoot Sunny with his gun as Sunny runs towards J.D. to save him from a falling chandelier and then he understands everything. In the end, all the grooms marry their respective girlfriends.

Cast

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  • Akshay Kumar as Sunil "Sunny" Pujari; Heena's love interest and later husband, Ranjeet's son, Max, Jwala and Jai's best friend, Chintu and Sweety's son-in-law
  • John Abraham as Max Mehrotkar; Bobby's love interest and later husband, Sunny, Jwala and Jai's best friend, Dabboo and Dolly's son-in-law
  • Riteish Deshmukh as Jwala "Jolly" Kanojia; Jaina's love interest and later husband, JD's son, Sunny, Max and Jai's best friend
  • Shreyas Talpade as Jai Babani; Parul's love interest and later husband, Rajendra's son, Sunny, Max and Jwala's best friend, Batuk's son-in-law
  • Asin as Heena Kapoor-Pujari; Sunny's love interest and later wife, Chintu and Sweety's daughter, Bobby's cousin sister
  • Jacqueline Fernandez as Bobby Kapoor-Mehrotkar; Max's love interest and later wife, Dabboo and Dolly's daughter, Heena's cousin sister
  • Zareen Khan as Jayshree "Jaina/J-Lo" Loganathan-Kanojia; Jwala's love interest and later wife, JD's daughter-in-law
  • Shazahn Padamsee as Parul Patel-Babani; Jai's love interest and later wife, Batuk's daughter, Rajendra's daughter-in-law
  • Rishi Kapoor as Chintu Kapoor; Dabboo's younger brother, Sweety's husband, Heena's father, Sunny's father-in-law
  • Randhir Kapoor as Dabboo Kapoor; Chintu's elder brother, Dolly's husband, Bobby's father, Max's father-in-law
  • Mithun Chakraborty as Jagga "JD" Kanojia (Jagga Daaku); a feared ex-dacoit, Jwala's father, Jaina's father-in-law
  • Boman Irani as Batuk Patel; An ex-police commissioner, JD's best friend, Parul's father, Jai's father-in-law
  • Chunky Panday as Aakhri Pasta; marriage counsellor
  • Malaika Arora as Anarkali; Sarla for JD and Hetal for Batuk Patel
  • Suparna Marwah as Sweety Kapoor; Chintu's wife, Heena's mother, Sunny's mother-in-law
  • Johnny Lever as Mithai Vishwasrao Patil; JD's loyal servant
  • Veerendra Saxena as Mr. Rajendra Omprakash Babani; Jai's father, Parul's father-in-law
  • Neelu Kohli as Dolly Kapoor; Dabboo's wife, Bobby's mother, Max's mother-in-law
  • Ranjeet as Dr. Ranjeet V. Asna K. Pujari; Sunny's father, Max's mentor and father figure, Heena's father-in-law
  • Ushoshi Sengupta as Sonia Luthra; Max's ex-girlfriend
  • Vindu Dara Singh as Sosa D'Costa; Jaina's boss

Production

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The sequel to Housefull was confirmed by Sajid Nadiadwala on 30 September 2010. Filming began on 9 June 2011 in London and Peterborough.[6] The second schedule started from 1 October 2011 in Filmistan Studio, Mumbai and the last schedule was shot in December in Thailand, with one of the locations being the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort. Sajid Nadiadwala hired a Hollywood action-set for Akshay Kumar's character. Asin replaced Deepika Padukone who was the female lead in the prequel as the lead actress.

Soundtrack

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The full album released on 22 February 2012. It met with positive reviews with people calling it evergreen and lively. The making of the song "Papa Toh Band Bajaye" was leaked to YouTube in early January 2012.[7] Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya filed a lawsuit against the film's producers, saying that the melody for "Do U Know" had been copied from his 2005 song "Baje Jo Bansi". The lyrics were penned by Sameer and Amitabh Bhattacharya (Do You Know), with the songs were composed by Sajid–Wajid.[8]

The film score was composed by Sandeep Shirodkar.

Housefull 2
Soundtrack album by
Sajid–Wajid
Released22 February 2012
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length37:00
LabelT-Series
ProducerSajid–Wajid
Sajid–Wajid chronology
Miley Naa Miley Hum
(2011) 		Housefull 2
(2012) 		Tezz
(2012)

All music is composed by Sajid–Wajid.

Housefull 2 track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Papa Toh Band Bajaye"Neeraj Shridhar04:13
2."Anarkali Disco Chali"Mamta Sharma, Sukhwinder Singh04:53
3."Right Now Now"Wajid Khan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, Suzanne D'Mello04:06
4."Do U Know"Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal05:22
5."Anarkali Disco Chali" (Hyper Mix)Mamta Sharma, Sukhwinder Singh04:42
6."Right Now Now" (Remix)Wajid Khan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, Suzanne D'Mello04:28
7."Do U Know" (Remix)Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal05:16
8."Anarkali Disco Chali" (Remix)Mamta Sharma, Sukhwinder Singh04:01

Release

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Though the film was initially expected to release on 1 June 2012, it was announced on 30 September 2011 that the film would be releasing on 6 April 2012. The film had an earlier release in the UK on 31 March 2012 due to the Easter holidays. Housefull 2 got a 2700-screen release, the fourth largest release in the history of Indian cinema, behind Ra.One, Bodyguard and Don 2 and India's biggest release of 2012.[9] Housefull 2 was screened in 1,027 UFO digital theatres on the first day when it released.[10]

Critical reception

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Though Housefull 2's response was more positive than its predecessor, it still received mixed reviews by critics. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 25% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.9/10.[11]

The Times of India gave the movie 3.5 out of 5 stars, praising the performance of Akshay Kumar and Asin.[12] Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama gave 3.5 stars and said, "If you are a movie-goer who derives happiness from loud comedies with over-the-top humor that defy logic at every opportunity, I am sure, you will relish this wacky slapstick. If your idea of watching a comedy is to have a good time at the movies, then Housefull 2 is especially designed for you."[13] Kanika Sikka of DNA rated 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Go in with a promise that you'll be entertained, but don't expect an exhilarating journey."[14] Sonia Chopra of Sify rated 2 out of 5 stars stating, "The physical slapstick comedy is straight out of a kids' movie, but it is charmingly daft. You cannot help let out a laugh or two. It's accidentally comic when you have a person with a bullet in his arm, but no one thinks of ringing for the ambulance. You see, long-winded, sappy moral science lectures are to be given at the very time."[15] Anupama Chopra of Hindustan Times gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and said, "Housefull 2 has exactly the same mix of stars, foreign locations, farcical plot and spectacularly dim-witted comedy as the first Housefull. This is the cinematic equivalent of junk food - when you walk in, you know exactly what you're going to get."[16] Raja Sen of Rediff gave the film 1 out of 5 stars and commented, "Housefull 2 is shamefully bad. So bad that Ranjeet—the rapey villain of yore—who appears in one scene, is the most dignified thing about the film."[17] Rajeev Masand from CNN-IBN gave the film 1 out 5 stars and said, "Housefull 2 is for four-year-olds who don't know any better. For anyone with taste, or anyone seeking genuine laughs, there's nothing here."[18]

Pre-release revenue

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The satellite rights of the film were sold in January 2011 for ₹270 million (US$3.2 million). The music rights fetched an additional ₹55 million (US$650,000).[2]

Box office

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India

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Housefull 2 had a good first day as it collected ₹133 million (US$1.6 million) nett.[19] The movie further collected ₹128 million (US$1.5 million) nett in its second day and ₹160 million (US$1.9 million) nett in its third day, taking its weekend collection to ₹420 million (US$5.0 million).[20] The movie collected ₹65.0 million (US$770,000) nett in its fourth day[21] and ₹55.0 million (US$650,000) nett in its fifth day.[22] The film collected ₹630 million (US$7.5 million) nett i its first week.[23] Housefull 2 lost around ₹40 million (US$470,000) nett over the weekend due to the IPL matches and regional films.[24] Housefull 2 had a big second weekend as it collected around ₹195 million (US$2.3 million) nett.[25] Housefull 2 did extremely well in its second week with business around ₹300 million (US$3.5 million). The two-week business of the film is around ₹925 million (US$11 million) nett.[26] It further collected ₹125 million (US$1.5 million) in its third week and crossed the ₹1 billion (US$12 million) mark.[27] It was labelled as a "super hit" by Boxofficeindia. The film's all-India distributor share was ₹580 million (US$6.9 million).[28] Housefull 2 grossed ₹1,140 million (US$13 million) in India.[29] It was the fourth most successful film of the year. Asin's third most successful film.[30] The film grossed around ₹179.15 crore (US$21 million), becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of that year.[31]

Overseas

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Housefull 2 grossed ₹140 million (US$1.7 million) in 3 days in overseas and overall ₹180 million (US$2.1 million) in 8 days. It collected ₹55.0 million (US$650,000) overseas on Thursday and Friday. In UK, it collected £112,075 on Friday. In Australia, Housefull 2 collected A$73,143 on Friday. In New Zealand, the Friday collections were NZ$34,604. In the UAE, collections on Thursday were AED725,000. In North America, it was the second Hindi film to enter the top 10 after Kites, with $847,132, ranking at No. 9 behind The Hunger Games, American Reunion, Titanic 3D, Wrath of the Titans, Mirror Mirror, 21 Jump Street, The Lorax, and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen with a solid $7,001 average in 121 theatres.[32][33] Housefull 2 grossed around $5.75 million in 17 days, becoming Akshay Kumar's second biggest grosser overseas after Singh Is Kinng.[34] It became the highest grossing Hindi film in New Zealand, grossing NZ$260,000 in three weeks, thus surpassing 3 Idiots and My Name is Khan.[35]

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Housefull 2 is a Indian Hindi-language film directed by and written by , , and . Produced by under , it serves as the sequel to the 2010 film Housefull and was released on 5 April . The film features a large including , , , , , , , , and in pivotal roles. Known for its humor and chaotic narrative, Housefull 2 revolves around two feuding branches of the , whose members become entangled in a series of mistaken identities and romantic mix-ups while trying to arrange marriages for their children. The story centers on best friends Sunny (Riteish Deshmukh) and Jolly (Akshay Kumar), who, with the help of their friends Max (John Abraham) and Jwala (Shreyas Talpade), attempt to impress their prospective in-laws amid rivalries between the families headed by Dabboo (Randhir Kapoor) and Chintu Kapoor (Rishi Kapoor). Boman Irani plays the role of Batook Patel. Filmed primarily in the and , the production incorporated elements of and ensemble comedy, with music composed by and lyrics by Sameer. The soundtrack, featuring hits like "Anarkali Disco Chali" and "Papa Toh Band Bajaye," contributed to the film's lighthearted tone. Upon release, Housefull 2 received mixed reviews for its over-the-top humor but achieved significant commercial success, grossing approximately ₹112 nett in and ₹188.40 worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2012. It earned several accolades, including the Zee Cine Award for Power Club Film of the Year for director and the Stardust Award for Star of the Year (Male) for . The film's performance solidified the Housefull franchise's popularity in Bollywood comedy cinema.

Background and development

Concept and writing

The sequel to the 2010 comedy film Housefull was confirmed by producer Sajid Nadiadwala on 30 September 2010, aiming to build on the original's commercial success and audience appeal for ensemble-driven humor. Nadiadwala, who had produced the first installment under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, envisioned Housefull 2 as a continuation that amplified the franchise's chaotic, farcical style while introducing fresh narrative elements to sustain viewer interest. This announcement marked an early commitment to expanding the series, with pre-production efforts focusing on crafting a story that retained the spirit of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements from the predecessor. Director , returning from the original film, played a pivotal role in shaping the concept by emphasizing an escalation of comedic elements, particularly through intricate mistaken identities and the dynamics of a large . Khan highlighted the film's focus on family rivalries, centering the plot around two feuding families—the Kapoors and the family of Batuk Patel—whose conflicts drive a cascade of humorous misunderstandings among four friends trying to win over their prospective . This approach allowed for broader character interactions and layered comedy, distinguishing it from the first film's more singular unlucky-protagonist trope, while incorporating classic tropes like a group getaway to an isolated setting to heighten the chaos. The screenplay was credited to , with the story written by , who made his writing debut for the project after two decades in production; additional contributions came from and the duo Farhad-Sajid. The writing process, which Nadiadwala described as a labor-intensive effort involving close collaboration, was finalized by mid-2011 ahead of filming, prioritizing a dual-family rivalry structure to facilitate ensemble antics and romantic subplots. Budget allocation decisions targeted an initial estimated cost of around ₹60 (approximately $12 million at contemporary exchange rates), with a strategic choice to incorporate exotic international locations for the island sequences to enhance visual appeal and comedic isolation. Unique script elements, such as the island getaway serving as a pressure cooker for escalating farcical errors, drew from timeless comedy traditions without direct adaptations.

Casting

Akshay Kumar was cast in the lead role of Sunny, bringing his established and star power in comedies. joined as the rival character Max, selected to provide a contrasting physicality and action-oriented presence alongside Kumar's humor-driven performance. was chosen for the role of Jolly aka Jwala, leveraging his versatility in comedic supporting parts from previous collaborations with director . portrayed Bobby, bringing glamour and dance sequences to the . Supporting roles included as Daboo Kapoor (Kishor Samrat) and as Chintu Kapoor, with the latter's step-brother dynamic central to the family conflicts. The female leads featured as Henna, paired opposite , and as JLO. Mallika Sherawat appeared in an item song as Aaliya, adding a high-energy special number to the soundtrack. Casting faced challenges, including the replacement of with as Sid due to scheduling conflicts, ensuring the ensemble's comedic balance was maintained. Director opted to include veteran actors like as Batuk Patel to evoke nostalgic appeal and reunite icons and with for the first time, citing his personal fandom of Chakraborty as a key influence. This decision aligned with the script's need for generational ensemble interactions without delving into plot specifics.

Production

Filming

Principal photography for Housefull 2 commenced on 9 June 2011 in , , where the initial schedule captured key sequences in and Stamford, including exterior shots at the historic , a 16th-century estate used to depict the film's central mansion setting. The production returned to for the second schedule, starting on 1 October 2011 at Studio in , focusing on indoor scenes and elaborate set constructions, such as a Rs 5 of Burghley Palace for the climax and song sequences. Filming wrapped with the final overseas schedule in December 2011 in , , where the team shot action-comedy chase sequences, fight scenes at the Wildlife Reserve Park, and the song "Do You Know?" on local beaches, incorporating practical effects like vehicle stunts and prop-based coordinated by the action director. The entire shoot lasted approximately six months, from to mid-December 2011, accommodating the ensemble cast's availability and logistical demands of multiple international locations.

Post-production

Following , the editing of Housefull 2 was managed by Rameshwar S. Bhagat, who emphasized quick cuts to sustain the film's comedic momentum throughout its 145-minute runtime. Visual effects were kept to a minimum, handled primarily by Prime Focus, with contributions from compositors and matte painters focused on safety enhancements in key sequences to avoid endangering actors, alongside minor green-screen composites for action elements. Sound design integration, led by Jitendra Chaudhary with foley artistry by Sajjan Choudhary, emphasized timing for humorous beats and amplified interactions to heighten the film's chaotic energy. The final assembly underwent certification by the , earning a U/A rating for instances of mild violence and suggestive innuendos.

Music

Soundtrack

The for Housefull 2 was composed by the musical duo , with all lyrics written by . Released by T-Series on 22 February 2012, it features eight tracks, including original songs and remixes, with a total runtime of 37 minutes. The album incorporates a fusion of Western pop, rhythms, and traditional Indian melodic elements to complement the film's lighthearted comedy. had previously collaborated with director on the soundtrack for the 2010 Housefull. The tracks showcase a variety of styles, from energetic dance numbers to romantic ballads, often picturized with the film's in diverse settings. For instance, the item "Anarkali Disco Chali" highlights fusion beats and is performed by special appearance artist Malaika Arora Khan amid vibrant choreography. The romantic duet "Do U Know" was filmed at the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort in , featuring leads and against tropical backdrops.
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1"Papa Toh Band Bajaye"4:13
2"Anarkali Disco Chali", 4:53
3"Right Now Now"Wajid, , 4:06
4"Do U Know"Shaan, 5:21
5"Anarkali Disco Chali (Hyper Mix)", 4:42
6"Right Now Now (Remix)"Wajid, , 4:28
7"Do U Know (Remix)"Shaan, 5:16
8"Papa Toh Band Bajaye (Remix)"4:46

Composition and recording

The music duo were hired to compose the for Housefull 2, replacing from the first film in order to introduce a changed musical direction suited to the sequel's comedic tone. Their selection aligned with the film's need for lively, high-energy tracks, drawing on their reputation for delivering "masala" sounds in blockbuster comedies. The composition process emphasized a fusion of traditional Bollywood pop elements with contemporary hip-hop and electronic influences to target a younger audience, evident in tracks like "Right Now Now," which incorporated Western pop inspirations reminiscent of artists such as and . Similarly, "Papa Toh Band Bajaye" was inspired by the upbeat rhythm of the international hit by & DCUP, adapting it into an energetic dance number. Recording sessions occurred in Mumbai studios during late 2011, coinciding with the film's production schedule that began filming in June. The process involved a range of vocalists, including for "Papa Toh Band Bajaye," and for "Anarkali Disco Chali," Shaan and for "Do U Know," and Wajid, , and for "Right Now Now," blending live instrumentation with electronic beats to create dynamic, party-oriented arrangements. Critics praised the soundtrack's catchy hooks and upbeat vibe for enhancing the film's comedic appeal, though some noted its reliance on formulaic, remix-heavy structures. The album achieved commercial success, with tracks like "Anarkali Disco Chali" becoming popular item numbers in radio rotations.

Release and marketing

Promotion

The promotion of Housefull 2 employed a range of strategies to generate pre-release buzz, including digital releases, media appearances, and strategic partnerships. The official trailer was launched on 10 February 2012, attracting significant attention by garnering approximately 895,000 views on YouTube within its first week. The cast engaged in multiple promotional events across , such as appearances on TV shows like to showcase the film's comedic elements, and collaborations with brands for merchandise tie-ups that extended the movie's reach to consumers. These efforts were complemented by innovative stunts, including a hot air balloon ride in for music promotion and a where the cast walked the ramp recreating the film's climax scene. The played a pivotal role in building hype, with the promoted heavily via radio stations and music channels like and . The was released on 22 February 2012, helping to tease the film's energetic vibe ahead of the full release. Overseas marketing targeted the through events in the UAE and , where the cast participated in fan meets and press interactions to capitalize on the franchise's international appeal. A dedicated campaign on and further amplified engagement, sharing behind-the-scenes content and interactive polls to connect with global audiences. Pre-release deals bolstered the film's financial positioning, with satellite rights sold to for ₹27 crore and music rights acquired by T-Series for ₹5.5 crore.

Theatrical release

Housefull 2 was released worldwide on 5 April 2012, with Eros International handling distribution across all territories, including . The film's premiere took place in on 4 April 2012, attended by key cast members such as and , who returned to the same day. It received a wide theatrical rollout on approximately 2,700 screens in , marking one of the largest releases of the year. The (CBFC) awarded the film a U/A rating, suitable for general audiences with parental guidance, and its theatrical runtime is 145 minutes. Home media versions, including DVD and Blu-ray formats distributed by Eros Entertainment, became available later in 2012, with the Blu-ray edition released on 17 July.

Reception

Critical response

Housefull 2 received mixed reviews from critics, with an average rating of approximately 5.5/10 across major aggregators. On , it holds a 25% approval rating based on eight reviews, reflecting divided opinions on its comedic elements. The film was praised for its comedy timing and Akshay Kumar's lead performance, with of awarding it 3.5/5 stars and describing it as a "madcap entertainer" that elicits laughter through its chaotic sequences. Similarly, gave it 3.5/5, highlighting the film's bag of laughs and eye-candy appeal. Critics frequently noted the film's formulaic plot, weak script, and over-reliance on humor as shortcomings. of rated it 1/5, calling it "shamefully bad" due to its juvenile gags, offensive characters, and lack of substance. Positive aspects included Jacqueline Fernandez's debut appeal in the item song "Anarkali Disco Chali," which added visual flair despite broader criticisms, and the ensemble chemistry, particularly between and , as noted in DNA India reviews for their entertaining duos. Some feminist reviewers critiqued the gender representation in the item songs, pointing to and stereotypical portrayals that reinforced prurient tropes, as discussed in analyses of Bollywood's item girl tradition. Audience reception was also mixed, with an IMDb rating of 5.4/10 from over 17,000 votes, indicating moderate approval. Despite the critical divide, the film's success somewhat mitigated negative perceptions among viewers seeking light entertainment.

Box office performance

Housefull 2 was produced on a of approximately ₹60 , including prints and advertising costs. The film achieved significant commercial success, grossing a worldwide total of ₹187 , which classified it as a blockbuster according to industry standards. In the , it collected a net of ₹112 and a gross of ₹154 . The movie recorded an collection of ₹12.5 in , establishing it as the highest opener for director at the time. Overseas performance was robust, contributing approximately ₹37 to the total, with notable collections in the , , and Gulf regions. This marked several records for the comedy genre in international markets, driven by its ensemble cast and comedic appeal. The film amassed ₹72 worldwide in its first week, culminating in a "super hit" verdict from based on its multiplier relative to budget. Compared to the original Housefull, which earned approximately ₹116 worldwide, Housefull 2 outperformed its predecessor by over 60%, solidifying the franchise's commercial viability.

Accolades

Awards won

Housefull 2 and its cast received several accolades following its release, recognizing performances, ensemble work, and commercial success. was awarded the Stardust Reader's Choice Award for Star of the Year – Male for his lead role in the film. won the Stardust Reader's Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Anjali. The film's , including , , , , , and others, received the UK Bollywood Cosmopolitan Award for Best . Director was honored with the Power Club - Award, highlighting the film's strong commercial performance.
AwardCategoryRecipientYearSource
, Star of the Year - Actor (Reader's Choice)2013IMDb
, Best Supporting Actress (Reader's Choice)2013IMDb
UK Bollywood Cosmopolitan AwardsBest Ensemble CastEnsemble Cast2013IMDb
Power Club Award2013IMDb

Nominations

Housefull 2 received a number of nominations at major Indian film awards in 2013, largely recognizing its comedic performances and supporting roles. The film earned two nominations at the 14th (IIFA): for Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female) and both Chunky Pandey and for Best Performance in a Comic Role. At the , and Chunky Pandey received nominations for Best Performance in a Comic Role. received a for in a Comic Role at the Film Awards (TOIFA).

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