Housefull (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Housefull is a 2013 family comedy directed by Linson Antony, starring Tini Tom as Ananthan, Jyothirmayi and Guinness Pakru. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $24.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Linson Antony
- Original language
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Malayalam - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Housefull About?
The premise of Housefull without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ananthan, a 36-year-old police constable, struggles to find a wife, facing repeated disappointments. He finally marries Emily, a textile worker, which causes tension with both families. Hoping to appease them, the couple tries for a baby but is unable to conceive, leading them to pursue fertility treatments. They are initially thrilled when the treatments appear successful, but their joy turns to shock when Emily discovers she is pregnant with quadruplets.
Housefull Cast & Characters
Tini Tom leads the cast as Ananthan, with Jyothirmayi as Emily and Guinness Pakru as Dr. Shenayi. Directed by Linson Antony; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Linson Antony
- Tini Tom as Ananthan
- Jyothirmayi as Emily
- Guinness Pakru as Dr. Shenayi
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Vijayaraghavan as Cherukkappan
Also Starring in Housefull
· 11 more- Nandhu Pookunju
- Abu Salim ASP Sharafudeen
- Shammi Thilakan Kiliyaachan
- Bheeman Raghu Benchamin Joseph
- Kalasala Babu Janardhanan Nair
- Surabhi Lakshmi Police officer
- Bhagath Manuel Joe
- Lakshmipriya Mumthaz
- Anjana Appukuttan Sugunavalli
- Binu Adimali Espade
- Jayaraj Warrier
Housefull Plot Summary
What happens in Housefull from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the 100th birthday of billionaire Ranjeet Dobriyal, a glittering party unfolds aboard a luxury cruise ship, where a tight circle gathers: his son Dev, his adopted son Shiraz, devoted bodyguard Batuk, the sharp-eyed CFO Maya, the efficient COO Bedi, and the ship’s captain Sameer, among other guests. When Ranjeet suddenly collapses from a heart attack on the eve of departure, the crew and family fear a stock-market shock that could ruin everything. To shield the family’s fortune from plummeting, Dev and the board hatch a quiet plan to keep the death under wraps. In a dramatic reveal, Ranjeet’s holographic will is activated by his loyal lawyer Lucy, declaring that the entire £69 billion estate goes to his son Jolly from a first marriage to Shakuntala Devi.
Full summary
The whole story of Housefull, scene by scene
Housefull Box Office
Housefull grossed $24.9 million worldwide. $1.8 million came from the US and Canada and $23.1 million (93%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$24.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.8M
- International
- $23.1M
How Well Do You Know Housefull?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the billionaire tycoon whose death sparks the inheritance battle?
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Housefull FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Housefull, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Housefull?
Housefull runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Housefull released?
Housefull was released on February 14, 2013.
Who directed Housefull?
Housefull was directed by Linson Antony.
Who is in the cast of Housefull?
Housefull stars Tini Tom as Ananthan, Jyothirmayi as Emily and Guinness Pakru as Dr. Shenayi, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Housefull make at the box office?
Housefull grossed $24.9 million worldwide ($1.8 million domestic, $23.1 million international).
Does Housefull have a post-credit scene?
No. Housefull has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Housefull in?
The original language of Housefull is Malayalam.
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