Mumbai:  Filmmaker duo Sajid-Farhad's directorial "Housefull 3" earned over Rs.15 crore on its opening day in the country.


The third instalment of the "Housefull" franchise collected Rs.15.21 crore on Friday, read a statement.

The film features actors Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Abhishek Bachchan, Nargis Fakhri and Lisa Haydon.

This is not the first time that Akshay, Riteish and Jacqueline are seen in the comedy film's franchise. The three have also been a part of the first and second instalments, directed by Sajid Khan.

"Housefull 3" is produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.