'Housefull 3' crosses Rs.100 crore mark

Director duo Sajid-Farhad's comedy film "Housefull 3", starring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh, on Wednesday crossed the Rs.100 crore mark in the domestic market.

"We are happy 'Housefull 3' has performed so well at the box office and crossed Rs.100 crore mark today with Wednesday morning and noon shows included. A light-hearted perfect family entertainer, this popular franchise has appealed to all age groups and continues to remain strong at the box office," Nandu Ahuja, Senior Vice President, India Theatrical, Eros International Media Ltd, said in a statement.

Released on June 3, the film, which is the third instalment in the popular "Housefull" franchise, also features Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri and Lisa Haydon.