BY SACNILK

Bollywood comedy franchises have become some of the most reliable assets for producers over the last two decades. While action films often grab headlines for their massive openings, comedy series like Housefull, Golmaal, and Dhamaal have built a loyal fanbase that ensures longevity at the ticket windows. As Dhamaal 4 makes its theatrical debut today, July 10, 2026, the stakes are higher than ever for this slapstick series to climb the all-time rankings. The success ratio of these franchises is remarkably high. Looking at the records, the Housefull series has seen four out of its five films being tagged as Hits or Superhits. Similarly, the Golmaal franchise has a flawless record, with Golmaal 3 becoming a historic milestone in 2010 as the first-ever Bollywood comedy franchise film to enter the ₹100 crore club. This consistency is what separates these brands from standalone comedy hits; they have the unique ability to bring family audiences back to the silver screen regardless of critics' reviews. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest Grossing Comedy Franchises in Bollywood - Worldwide Box OfficeRANKFRANCHISEFILMSWORLDWIDE COLLECTION1Housefull5₹ 1,077.77 Cr2Golmaal4₹ 599.66 Cr3Welcome*3₹ 468.26 Cr4Dhamaal (Pre-Part 4)3₹ 354.48 Cr5Fukrey3₹ 290.75 Cr *Welcome includes the current worldwide box office collection of Welcome to the Jungle, which is still running in its third week of release. The Housefull franchise currently stands at the top of the mountain. It remains the only comedy series in Indian cinema to cross the ₹1,000 crore milestone worldwide. While Housefull 2 marked the entry into the elite tier in 2012, it was Housefull 4 in 2019 that completely redefined the scale by raking in nearly ₹300 crore globally. More recently, Housefull 5 set a record-breaking pace in 2025 by entering the ₹100 crore net club in just 4 days, eventually finishing with a domestic net of ₹183.38 crore. Housefull Franchise: Housefull | Worldwide: ₹119.00 Cr Housefull 2 | Worldwide: ₹188.40 Cr Housefull 3 | Worldwide: ₹185.70 Cr Housefull 4 | Worldwide: ₹296.00 Cr Housefull 5 | Worldwide: ₹288.67 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Following closely is the Golmaal franchise. While it has one fewer film than Housefull, its peak performance has been massive. Golmaal Again in 2017 shattered expectations by grossing ₹205 crore net in India alone. It established 13 independent box office records at the time and proved that Ajay Devgn could dominate holiday slots usually reserved for the Khans. With Golmaal 5 already in development, the battle for the top spot is far from over. Golmaal Franchise: Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | Worldwide: ₹46.70 Cr Golmaal Returns | Worldwide: ₹82.04 Cr Golmaal 3 | Worldwide: ₹162.30 Cr Golmaal Again | Worldwide: ₹308.62 Cr The Welcome franchise has been a consistent box office heavyweight since 2007, when the original film finished as the second-highest grosser of the year, just behind Om Shanti Om. Beyond turning Majnu Bhai and Uday Shetty into pop-culture icons, the series has shown remarkable financial legs across decades. With the ongoing run of Welcome to the Jungle, the franchise's cumulative worldwide total has climbed to ₹468.26 crore, setting a high bar for Dhamaal 4 as it attempts to break into the top three comedy brands. Welcome Franchise: Welcome | Worldwide: ₹119.50 Cr Welcome Back | Worldwide: ₹168.70 Cr Welcome To The Jungle | Worldwide: ₹180.06 Cr Even franchises like Fukrey have demonstrated that comedy often succeeds through steady momentum rather than just initial hype. The Fukrey films hold a unique box office milestone because of how the journey began. While the first Fukrey in 2013 opened to a tiny and negligible day-one number, it eventually achieved an incredible sleeper hit status purely through positive word-of-mouth. This shows that in the comedy genre, audience appreciation can often override a slow start at the ticket windows, a trend Dhamaal 4 will be looking to capitalize on as it moves through its first weekend. Fukrey Franchise: Fukrey | Worldwide: ₹50.70 Cr Fukrey Returns | Worldwide: ₹112.30 Cr Fukrey 3 | Worldwide: ₹127.75 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Dhamaal franchise, however, is the one in focus today. Before the release of the fourth installment, the series stood at a combined ₹354.48 crore. Total Dhamaal in 2019 was the turning point, achieving blockbuster status in mass territories like Gujarat and settling at a colossal ₹155.67 crore net in India. For Dhamaal 4 to push the franchise into the third spot, it needs to overtake the Welcome series, which currently sits at ₹468.26 crore. This means Dhamaal 4 needs a lifetime worldwide gross of roughly ₹114 crore—a figure that looks very achievable given the initial trends. Dhamaal Franchise: Dhamaal | Worldwide: ₹51.30 Cr Double Dhamaal | Worldwide: ₹71.00 Cr Total Dhamaal | Worldwide: ₹232.18 Cr Based on the final advance booking data, Dhamaal 4 has sold approximately 92.81K tickets on BookMyShow, trending ahead of films like OMG 2 and Jolly LLB 3. The total Day 1 advance gross stands at ₹2.57 crore without block seats and ₹5.79 crore with them. Historically, these mass-market comedies see a huge surge in spot bookings for evening shows. National chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis have contributed 1.65 crore to the gross, showing that the urban audience is turning up. If the film follows the growth pattern of its predecessor, we are looking at an opening day India net in the range of ₹9 to ₹11 crore. While this is lower than the ₹16 crore opening of Total Dhamaal, a steady weekend could easily propel the film toward a healthy lifetime total. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The real test for the film will be its performance in mass circuits like Maharashtra and Gujarat, which have historically been the backbone for the Dhamaal and Golmaal films. Maharashtra is already leading the charts today with a gross of nearly 60 lakh in advance sales. If the film manages to sustain its momentum through the weekend, it will comfortably cement the Dhamaal series as one of the most bankable comedy brands in the country.

BY SACNILK

The Golmaal franchise has been a cornerstone of Indian comedy for nearly two decades. Since its debut in 2006, Rohit Shetty has managed to turn this ensemble caper into one of the most successful film series in the country. As the team works on the fifth installment, officially titled Golmaal FIVE, new details are emerging about the cast and characters that indicate a shift from the typical formula of the series. According to an exclusive report by Variety India, the National Award-winning actress Priyamani has joined the cast in a significant role. Interestingly, she is set to portray a negative character, which is a departure from the usual casting choices in this franchise. Priyamani is no stranger to working with this team; she previously collaborated with Rohit Shetty on the popular dance number 1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor in Chennai Express and shared the screen with Ajay Devgn in the biographical sports drama Maidaan. Seeing her in a villainous arc within a comic setting will be an interesting addition to the film's entertainment quotient. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The production, which officially went on floors in February 2026, has already made headlines for its massive casting choices. The biggest surprise was the addition of Akshay Kumar, marking a major casting coup for the franchise. Trade buzz suggests that Akshay might also be taking on a negative comedic role, adding a fresh layer of conflict to the story. Alongside him, the original gang is back in full force, featuring Ajay Devgn as Gopal, Arshad Warsi as Madhav, Tusshar Kapoor as Lucky, Shreyas Talpade as Laxman, and Kunal Kemmu as the second Laxman. Notably, Sharman Joshi is making a return to the franchise for the first time since the original 2006 film. Beyond the primary cast, franchise favorites like Johny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Mukesh Tiwari, and Ashwini Kalsekar are all confirmed to return. However, there is a notable twist in the storytelling this time. Reports suggest that Golmaal FIVE will move away from traditional romantic subplots. There will reportedly be no primary heroine or romantic track for Ajay Devgn's character, shifting the entire focus toward the ensemble group madness and the chaotic dynamics between the characters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking back at the box office history of this franchise, the trajectory has been one of steady growth. The journey began with Golmaal: Fun Unlimited in 2006, which earned approximately 47 crore worldwide and was a Superhit. Its sequel, Golmaal Returns in 2008, saw an increase in collections, grossing about 82 crore globally. The franchise hit a new peak with Golmaal 3 in 2010, which became a Blockbuster with a worldwide gross of 162 crore. The most recent entry, Golmaal Again in 2017, remains the highest earner of the series, grossing roughly 309 crore worldwide. With a combined total of over 600 crore from four films, the expectations for the fifth part are naturally quite high. The makers are currently aiming for a massive theatrical release in early 2027. This timing is intentional, as it will mark the 20th anniversary of the franchise that started it all. With the inclusion of stars like Akshay Kumar and Priyamani alongside the veteran cast, Rohit Shetty seems to be scaling up the production to ensure the milestone year is met with a significant commercial impact.

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Here is the movie Golmaal Returns box office collection which is an Indian comedy film. This film is directed by Rohit Shetty, produced by Dhillin Mehta under the production banner Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd. This film is a sequel to the 2006 film, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited. ## Golmaal Returns stars Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Anjana Sukhani, Amrita Arora, Celina Jaitley in key roles. ## Here is Golmaal Returns Day Wise Collection DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 5.90 Cr Day 2 [1st Thursday] ₹ 3.50 Cr Day 3 [1st Friday] ₹ 3.70 Cr Day 4 [1st Saturday] ₹ 4.68 Cr Day 5 [1st Sunday] ₹ 6.12 Cr Day 6 [1st Monday] ₹ 3.10 Cr Day 7 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 2.88 Cr Day 8 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 2.42 Cr Day 9 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 2.00 Cr Week 1 Collection ₹ 34.30 Cr Week 2 Collection ₹ 8.20 Cr Week 3 Collection ₹ 3.74 Cr Week 4 Collection ₹ 2.06 Cr Week 5 Collection ₹ 1.50 Cr Week 6 Collection ₹ 0.82 Cr Week 7 Collection ₹ 0.38 Cr Week 8 Collection ₹ 0.10 Cr Week 9 Collection ₹ 0.05 Cr ## Total India Net Collection ₹ 51.15 Cr ## Worldwide Collection Gross ₹ 82.04 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 12.99 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 69.05 Cr ## Golmaal Returns Budget: ₹ 35 Cr ## Golmaal Returns Verdict: SUPER-HIT ## Release date: 29 October, 2008 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.