List Of All Akshay Kumar Movies

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Welcome To The Jungle, the third instalment in the popular comedy franchise, has completed its first week at the box office with a steady performance. Starring an ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar, the film has managed to capitalise on its nostalgic brand value and a wide release. Over the first seven days, the movie has navigated through a standard holiday-style opening followed by the usual weekday fluctuations, ultimately positioning itself close to a major milestone. The film began its journey with a limited premiere on Thursday, collecting 3.75 crore rupees. However, the real momentum started on Friday, when it saw a massive 306 per cent growth to earn 15.25 crore rupees. The weekend showed healthy upward movement, with Saturday bringing in 20 crore and Sunday peaking at 24.75 crore. By the end of the first three days, the film had already crossed the 50 crore net mark in India. As is typical for big-budget comedies, the first Monday saw a significant drop of about 65 per cent, but the film stabilised thereafter. An interesting trend was observed on Tuesday, where the collections actually grew by nearly 9 per cent to reach 9.25 crore, largely driven by mid-week discounts and attractive pricing. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) - Week 1 India Net CollectionsDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONDay 0 (Thursday Premiere)₹ 3.75 CrDay 1 (Friday)₹ 15.25 CrDay 2 (Saturday)₹ 20.00 CrDay 3 (Sunday)₹ 24.75 CrDay 4 (Monday)₹ 8.50 CrDay 5 (Tuesday)₹ 9.25 CrDay 6 (Wednesday)₹ 6.15 CrDay 7 (Thursday)₹ 5.50 CrTotal Week 1₹ 93.15 Cr When we look at the performance in national theatre chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—the film recorded around 395,000 ticket sales for the week, including the Thursday premieres. The Sunday peak was notable with over 95,000 tickets sold in these chains alone. However, the standout performer was Tuesday, which saw ticket sales crossing the 100,000 mark. This unusual mid-week spike was a direct result of discounted ticket prices, which encouraged family audiences to visit the theatres in larger numbers. Throughout the week, the film maintained a presence across 75,955 shows, showcasing the massive scale of its distribution. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the digital front, the film has performed reasonably well on booking platforms. By the end of its first week, Welcome To The Jungle recorded a total of 1.71 million tickets sold on BookMyShow. This places it at number eight on the list of highest ticket sales for the 2025-26 season, just ahead of Housefull 5 and Bhooth Bangla. The pre-sales accounted for about 124,000 tickets, while the opening weekend saw the highest volume, specifically on Saturday with over 403,000 bookings. This digital traction confirms that the film has a consistent reach among the urban audience that utilises online platforms. Global collections have also contributed significantly to the bottom line. The overseas market brought in a total of 26.45 crore rupees over the first week. When added to the India gross collection of 110.90 crore, the worldwide gross total stands at 137.07 crore rupees. While the domestic net collection currently sits at 93.15 crore, the film is on the verge of entering the 100 crore club. The movie is expected to hit the 100 crore net mark within 9 days of its release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) To put this into context with other Akshay Kumar releases, this performance is more measured compared to his recent blockbusters. For instance, Housefull 5 achieved the 100 crore net milestone in just 4 days, while Sooryavanshi reached it in 5 days. If Welcome To The Jungle crosses this mark as expected, it will be a landmark moment for the lead star as his 21st film to enter the 100 crore net club. Akshay Kumar already holds the record for the highest number of films to cross the 100 crore net mark at the Indian box office, and this latest entry would further extend that record. While the release of Alpha today brings some screen sharing and a reduction in shows, the film has established its own audience over the last week and is likely to hit that 100 crore net milestone within 10 days of its release.

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Welcome To The Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan, arrived with the heavy responsibility of carrying forward one of India's most successful comedy legacies. With a massive ensemble cast featuring the likes of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, and Paresh Rawal, alongside Raveena Tandon and Jacqueline Fernandez, the film generated significant buzz as a high-budget family entertainer. As it completes its first six days in theaters, we are seeing the movie navigate the typical mid-week box office fluctuations that come with such large-scale releases. Looking at the final domestic numbers for the first Wednesday, the film earned a net collection of 6.15 Cr in India. This represents a 33.5 percent decline compared to Tuesday's net of 9.25 Cr. While this drop might seem steep, it is important to analyze the context of the previous day. Tuesday benefited from discounted ticket pricing offers that are standard across many cinema chains, which had pushed the collections even higher than the first Monday. As ticket rates returned to their normal weekday levels on Wednesday, the collections have naturally stabilized at a lower point, which is a standard pattern for the industry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) If we look at the performance across major regions, the National Capital Region (NCR) remains the primary driver for the film, recording an overall occupancy of 17.5 percent across 935 shows. In this market, the film maintained a steady interest from the afternoon onwards, with evening and night shows averaging around 20 to 21 percent. Ahmedabad also stood out with a significant jump in the night shows, which peaked at 24 percent, despite an overall average of 13.5 percent. Mumbai followed a similar trend with 13.3 percent overall occupancy across its 664 shows, while cities like Bengaluru and Pune maintained healthy levels at 14.8 percent and 12.8 percent respectively. A common thread across all these cities is the notable spike in night show attendance, which helped offset the slower morning start typical for a working Wednesday. If we look closer at the performance within the major national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film saw steady footfalls. On its sixth day, these three chains combined sold approximately 25,000 tickets, resulting in a gross of roughly 66 Lakhs. Breaking this down, PVR contributed 11,000 tickets, INOX followed with 9,000 tickets, and Cinepolis added 5,000 tickets. The overall occupancy across these chains for the 3,200+ shows remained at about 4 percent. Across the entire country, the film played in 9,851 shows on Wednesday, a slight decrease from the 10,616 shows on Tuesday, reflecting the usual mid-week adjustment in show counts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The digital engagement on platforms like BookMyShow gives us a broader perspective on the film's reach. On Wednesday alone, approximately 87,000 tickets were sold through the app, taking the total tickets sold on the platform to over 16.33 Lakhs since the release. Interestingly, when we compare this Wednesday performance to other major releases from the 2025-26 season, Welcome To The Jungle holds the 11th spot for the highest first Wednesday sales on the platform. It sits behind titles like Dhurandhar 2, which led with 747,000 tickets, and others like Chhaava, Border 2, and Housefull 5. Internationally, the film is performing exceptionally well, with its overseas growth becoming a major highlight of its box office journey. According to early estimates provided by Venky Box Office, the North America Tuesday gross stood at 141K dollars, taking the regional total to 774K dollars. For its first Wednesday, the film added an estimated 2.00 Cr to its overseas tally, bringing the total international gross to 24.95 Cr. This is a significant achievement when you look at the 6-day overseas tracking of Akshay Kumar's post covid releases. At this same stage, Welcome To The Jungle has already surpassed the Day 6 international totals of films like OMG 2, which stood at 18 Cr, as well as Jolly LLB 3, Sky Force, and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. It is now only trailing behind the high overseas benchmarks set by Housefull 5 and Sooryavanshi in the post-pandemic era. This consistent global interest has pushed the early estimate for the total worldwide gross collection to 129.37 Cr after just six days. The film has now reached a final India net collection of 87.65 Cr. The domestic gross has comfortably crossed the century mark, standing at 104.42 Cr. With a total of 66,038 shows tracked over the first six days, the film is now heading toward its second weekend where it will look to gain further momentum among family audiences.

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Chennai, July 1 - Arjun Sarja's most anticipated Blast has emerged as one of the biggest Kollywood OTT successes of 2026. After a blockbuster theatrical run, the action entertainer debuted strongly on Netflix with 4.4 million views in its opening weekend, making it the second-highest-viewed Kollywood film on Netflix since 2024. The film trails only Idli Kadai, which had recorded 5.2 million views in its first five days on the platform. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Subash K. Raj, Blast was the second most-watched non-English title on Netflix during the week of June 22-28. Earlier, the film turned out to be a surprise commercial winner during its theatrical run. The film earned 75+ crore worldwide against a controlled budget of 18 crores, helping it emerge as one of the most profitable Tamil films of the year. The film's blend of martial arts action, emotional drama, and Arjun Sarja's comeback performance received strong appreciation from audiences both in theatres and after its OTT release. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla continues its impressive OTT run on Netflix after a superb theatrical run. The film added another 1.5 million views in its third week on the platform, taking its cumulative Netflix viewership to 11.10 million views globally. The stronghold indicates excellent repeat audience interest and family viewership for the horror-comedy entertainer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Bhooth Bangla was a major theatrical success before its digital premiere. The film grossed approximately 271 crore worldwide during its lifetime run, including around 216 crore gross in India and 55 crore overseas. Made on an estimated budget of 120 crore, the film comfortably emerged as a hit venture, aided further by substantial recovery through satellite and OTT rights. The Priyadarshan directorial marked a successful reunion with Akshay Kumar and benefited heavily from nostalgia surrounding their iconic comedy collaborations. Positive word-of-mouth, strong family audience turnout, and consistent OTT traction have helped Bhooth Bangla remain among Netflix India's most-watched Indian titles of the year weeks after release.

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Mumbai, July 1 - The excitement surrounding Welcome To The Jungle continues to grow as the film inches closer to the 100 crore India net box office mark. Celebrating the overwhelming response from audiences, superstar Akshay Kumar shared a heartfelt note on social media along with a cheerful behind-the-scenes picture featuring veteran actors Farida Jalal and Kiran Kumar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In his emotional message, Akshay expressed deep gratitude to everyone associated with the project and thanked fans for showering the film with immense love. He wrote that if a picture is worth a thousand words, this particular moment was worth "millions" to him. The actor admitted that even the word "thank you" felt too small to describe how he felt at the moment by sharing screen with the two seasoned artists and the film's box office performance. Akshay also paid tribute to senior actors Farida Jalal and Kiran Kumar, respectfully referring to them as "Farida ji" and "Kiran Sir." He credited their blessings and presence for the positive energy surrounding the film's journey at the box office. His message reflected not only celebration but also humility and respect toward the veterans who have contributed immensely to Indian cinema over the years. If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one for me is worth millions.Badi bi sahi keh rahi hai… THANK YOU is very small in front of what I feel right now.While I am indebted to every single soul connected to Welcome to the Jungle, I bow down in gratitude to seniors like… pic.twitter.com/K8SGxuuTIg— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 1, 2026 Welcome To The Jungle has managed to attract audiences with its blend of comedy, entertainment, and star-studded performances. As the film moves steadily toward the 100 crore net milestone (81.50 crores in 5 days so far), fans and industry insiders alike are praising the chemistry among the ensemble cast and the film's mass appeal. The movie's strong theatrical run further reinforces Akshay Kumar's enduring popularity in the comedy-action genre.

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Mumbai, July 1 - Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan and Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar are set to reunite once again, this time for a brand-new comedy thriller backed by Tips Films. The development comes shortly after Priyadarshan officially stepped away from the much-discussed Hera Pheri 3. The director-actor duo, known for delivering some of Hindi cinema's most loved comedy films, will reportedly collaborate on an untitled entertainer that blends humour with suspense. According to a Mid-Day report, the film is expected to go on the floors by the end of this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar share one of Bollywood's most successful creative partnerships. Over the years, they have delivered cult classics such as Hera Pheri, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, and De Dana Dan. Their unique combination of slapstick comedy, memorable characters, and fast-paced storytelling has consistently resonated with audiences. The latest collaboration comes at a time when fans were disappointed by Priyadarshan's exit from Hera Pheri 3. The filmmaker recently confirmed that he is no longer associated with the project and hinted at ongoing legal and production-related complications surrounding the franchise. His departure has raised uncertainty about the future of the highly anticipated sequel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Despite the setback, Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar appear focused on continuing their successful partnership through fresh projects. Their recent horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla is one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year so far, while another film titled Haiwaan, co-starring Sai Ali Khan, is scheduled to hit the big screens in September 2026. The upcoming comedy thriller will mark the duo's 9th film together, and is already generating strong buzz among fans, many of whom consider the Priyadarshan-Akshay Kumar combination synonymous with iconic Bollywood comedy. While details regarding the cast, title, and storyline are still under wraps, expectations are naturally high given the duo's impressive track record.

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Mumbai, June 30 - Akshay Kumar's latest comedy entertainer, Welcome To The Jungle, has crossed the 100 crore mark at the worldwide box office within just four days of release, continuing its good theatrical run despite the expected Monday slowdown. The Ahmed Khan directorial managed to hold decently on its first weekday, collecting an estimated 8.5 crore nett on Monday and taking its global total to around 106 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After a solid opening weekend that brought in around 63.75 crore nett (76.50 crores gross) in India, the film benefited from strong family footfalls, franchise nostalgia, and positive audience reception in mass circuits. Sunday witnessed a notable jump in collections, helping the film comfortably enter the 90 crore worldwide zone before Monday. The drop on Monday is less than 50% from the Friday opening day, which is considered a good hold. The film's Monday drop remained within an acceptable range, considering the better-than-expected weekend and discounted pricing on Tuesday. The coming weekdays will now determine whether the comedy caper can sustain momentum ahead of fresh competition arriving later this week. What makes the feat even more significant for Akshay Kumar is that Welcome To The Jungle has now become his sixth consecutive film to cross the 100 crore mark worldwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Six Consecutive 100 Crore Grossers For Akshay Kumar S. No. Movie Worldwide Gross 1 Welcome To The Jungle ₹ 106.50 Cr 2 Bhooth Bangla ₹ 271.00 Cr 3 Jolly LLB 3 ₹ 171.65 Cr 4 Housefull 5 ₹ 288.65 Cr 5 Kesari Chapter 2 ₹ 145.00 Cr 6 Sky Force ₹ 150.00 Cr As of June 29, 2026. While some of Akshay's recent films faced mixed critical and commercial outcomes domestically, the actor has continued to maintain a strong global box office pull, especially in ensemble entertainers and franchise-driven projects. The last movie of his which failed to cross the 100 crores gross mark worldwide was Khel Khel Mein in 2024, and since then, the actor has been on a success streak, which is always a good sign for the Hindi film industry. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the multi-starrer features a massive ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Jacqueline Fernandez, and others and serves as the third instalment in the popular Welcome franchise. Audiences have particularly responded to the film's nostalgic callbacks, slapstick humour, and larger-than-life comic setup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})

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Mumbai, June 29 - Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle has emerged as a strong performer at the box office, collecting an impressive 93.50 crore gross worldwide during its opening three-day weekend. The comedy entertainer has not only revived audience interest in the Welcome franchise but has also sparked conversations around its production scale and remuneration structure. According to Bollywood Hungama, the film was mounted on a budget of approximately 125 crore, making it one of the biggest comedy productions in recent Bollywood history. Around 60 crore was reportedly spent on production and shooting, while 35 crore went towards the ensemble cast. The remaining budget was allocated to the technical crew, direction, and promotional activities. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) One of the biggest talking points surrounding the film has been Akshay Kumar's payment model. Instead of charging a massive upfront acting fee, the superstar reportedly opted for a backend profit-sharing arrangement. Earlier rumours claiming he accepted only 1.8 crore for the film were dismissed by Akshay during promotions, further fuelling speculation about the actual deal structure. The profit-sharing strategy is being seen as a smart move by Akshay Kumar, especially after the film's impressive opening weekend collections. If the movie continues its strong run in theatres, Akshay Kumar could end up earning significantly, given that the movie is also expected to fetch huge revenue from digital and satellite rights. Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome To The Jungle features a star-studded cast and aims to revive the nostalgia and comic chaos associated with the popular Welcome franchise.

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Mumbai, June 29 - The Indian box office witnessed a competitive weekend between June 26 and 28, with multiple films putting up solid numbers across languages and regions. While big-budget entertainers continued to dominate the market, a few mid-sized releases also managed to attract steady footfalls and maintain strong momentum at cinemas nationwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Leading the weekend chart by a huge margin was superstar Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle, which emerged as the clear winner with a massive 76.50 crore gross collection in its debut weekend. The comedy entertainer benefited from strong buzz, franchise popularity, and a star-packed cast, helping it dominate both multiplexes and single screens throughout the weekend. Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Telugu blockbuster film Maa Inti Bangaaram continued its strong theatrical run and secured the second spot overall with nearly 17 crore gross collection during the past weekend. The family entertainer witnessed steady collections across key southern markets and benefited from positive word-of-mouth among audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Among the closely contested mid-range performers, Main Vaapas Aaunga managed to edge past Cocktail 2 in their collections on Sunday, though the latter scored a bigger weekend. Imtiaz Ali's period romantic drama continued to build on positive word of mouth as it was the fourth biggest performer during the weekend at India box office, while Cocktail 2 takes 3rd spot with a decent hold. Meanwhile, Punjabi comedy franchise Carry On Jatta 4 completed the top five with over 9 crore gross domestically during the June 26–28 frame. The film once again demonstrated the franchise's popularity among Punjabi audiences in India and overseas markets. With several major releases lined up in the coming weeks, the competition at the Indian box office is expected to intensify further heading into the second half of the year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 India Box Office Weekend Winners (June 26-28) S. No. Movie Weekend India GBOC Total India GBOC 1 Welcome To The Jungle ₹ 76.50 Cr ₹ 76.50 Cr 2 Maa Inti Bangaaram ₹ 16.90 Cr ₹ 55.85 Cr 3 Main Vaapas Aaunga ₹ 15.80 Cr ₹ 55.25 Cr 4 Cocktail 2 ₹ 15.20 Cr ₹ 99.25 Cr 5 Carry On Jatta 4 ₹ 9.35 Cr ₹ 9.35 Cr Note: Gross collection*

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Live Now Akshay Kumar's much-awaited comedy entertainer Welcome To The Jungle has delivered a good opening weekend at the domestic box office with around 64 crores net collection in 3 days. While the movie features a massive star cast and has big franchise value, it somewhat exceeded expectations, given the pre-release hype, which indicates a positive reception among the audience. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film is now looking at a good hold on its first make-or-break Monday. The solid growth over the weekend suggested that the film has managed to click with the audiences, and the same is reflected in decent pre-sales for Monday. The positive word of mouth is coming into play as the film has sold over 20K tickets in three national chains (PVR, INOX, Cinepolis). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) LIVE BLOG 10:00 PM (IST) 29 JUN 2026 Advance Booking Day 5: Cinema Day Gives Big Boost Welcome To The Jungle is rocking bookings for Tuesday as it has already sold 70K+ tickets in national chains. The pre-sales are a direct result of discounted ticket pricing in the form of a cinema day. 10:00 PM (IST) 29 JUN 2026 Early Estimates: Clocked Around 10 Crore Gross As per early estimates, Welcome 3 clocked around 10+ crores gross (8.50 crores net) on its first Monday, which is a decent hold. The film's total India gross is around 86.50 crores (72.25 crores net) after 4 days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 03:00 PM (IST) 29 JUN 2026 Live Update: BMS Sold 55K Tickets On Monday As of 3 PM, Welcome 3 has sold approx. 55K tickets on BookMyShow on its first Monday, which is the 9th highest for a Bollywood film with below 500K tickets for a whole day. At this point, it is trending above Tere Ishk Mein, which sold 53K tickets at the same time and scored 8.75 crore net. 03:00 PM (IST) 29 JUN 2026 Live Update: Welcome 3 Heads For Double-Digit Monday As of 3 PM, Welcome 3 has netted around 2.30 crores and with strong evening and night shows loading, the film is heading towards double-digit collection, which is a good hold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 10:00 AM (IST) 29 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Sold 1.19M Tickets On BMS Welcome 3 sold approx. 1.19 million tickets on the ticketing platform, BookMyShow, in the opening weekend, which is the 9th highest since 2025 for a Bollywood film. (as per Filmy View/X) 10:00 PM (IST) 28 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Sells 22K Tickets In PIC As of 10 PM, the comedy entertainer has sold around 22K tickets for the fourth day. If the spot booking remains equally good, the movie can aim for another double-digit net collection, which will keep it on course for a big success. @keyframes pulse { 0% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.2; } 100% { opacity: 1; } } .blinking-dot { height: 7px; width: 7px; background-color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; animation: pulse 1.2s infinite ease-in-out; } { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LiveBlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Update", "description": "Analytical report and live updates for Peddi box office performance.", "liveBlogUpdate": [ { "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi hits 150 cr mark", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T09:50:00+05:30", "articleBody": "Peddi has officially crossed the 150 crore net mark in India, according to early estimates." } ] }

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Mumbai, June 28 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar-fronted much-awaited comedy entertainer Welcome To The Jungle has found a massive momentum at the box office after witnessing a massive jump in collections on its second day. Following a good opening of 19 crore net (including paid previews), the multi-starrer showed strong growth on Saturday, putting the film on track for an impressive 60 crore net opening weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to early trade estimates, Welcome 3 recorded a significant rise in occupancy across major multiplexes and single screens, especially in metro cities and mass circuits. Positive word of mouth, franchise value, and the ensemble cast appear to be driving audiences to theatres in large numbers. The film witnessed over 30% growth on Day 2 to score 20+ crores net, taking its two-day total to a healthy figure of 39 crores. The advance booking for Sunday is a strong film, putting the film on course for a comfortable 60 crores net opening weekend, which will be one of the biggest for Akshay Kumar in the post-pandemic era. It is believed that the comedy genre, combined with the popularity of the Welcome franchise and massive star cast, has helped the film attract family audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The festive atmosphere in theatres and strong bookings for Sunday have further boosted expectations. Meanwhile, the comedy entertainer has grossed around 57.50 crores worldwide in two days, including 10+ crores at the overseas box office. The movie's overseas performance has been modest so far, which is generally the case with Akshay Kumar starrers. Directed by Ahmed Khan as a grand entertainer, packed with humour and chaos, Welcome To The Jungle features a star-studded ensemble cast that has generated considerable buzz since the film's announcement. The movie's performance over the weekend will now determine whether it can maintain momentum during the crucial weekday period. With encouraging audience response and improving occupancy trends, the film has managed to turn early mixed expectations into a promising box office run.

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Mumbai, June 27 - The much-awaited thriller Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, has officially locked its theatrical release date. The film is slated to hit cinemas worldwide on September 11, 2026, marking one of the biggest Bollywood releases of the year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan, Haiwaan has already created significant buzz among moviegoers due to its intriguing premise and the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after nearly two decades. The duo, known for their memorable on-screen chemistry in films like Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Tashan, are expected to bring an intense dynamic to this psychological thriller. According to industry reports, Haiwaan is inspired by the critically acclaimed Malayalam thriller Oppam, starring superstar Mohanlal. While Saif Ali Khan is expected to play the protagonist, Akshay Kumar will reportedly be seen in a dark, negative role — something fans are eagerly looking forward to. Meanwhile, Mohanlal will be seen in a cameo role. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) One obsession. One relentless pursuit.One date you’ll want to remember.#Haiwaan - A Priyadarshan Film starring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar ✨In cinemas 11th September 2026.Mark your calendars 🗓️ #SaifAliKhan @akshaykumar@priyadarshandir @ipritamofficial… pic.twitter.com/cAuIDV7sTR— KVN Productions (@KvnProductions) June 27, 2026 Apart from the theatrical release update, the makers have also finalised the film's post-theatrical streaming partner. Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired the digital rights, and the film will stream on SonyLIV after completing its run in cinemas. The deal also includes satellite and music rights as well, making it one of the notable pre-release acquisitions in recent months. With Priyadarshan at the helm and a powerful star cast leading the project, along with Saiyami Kher, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Haiwaan is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated thrillers of 2026. Fans are now eagerly waiting for the teaser and official trailer announcement. The movie is produced by KVN Production in its Bollywood debut with Thespian Films.

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Mumbai, June 27 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has dominated the comedy-horror and ensemble entertainer space in 2026 with two major releases — Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle. While both films generated decent buzz before release, the real battle began at the box office, with advance booking numbers and opening day collections becoming the biggest talking points. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The comedy genre has fared well over the years if made well, and both the films this year featuring Khiladi Kumar have proved that once again by taking a good start at the domestic box office, continuing Akshay's winning streak. However, the interesting thing is that both films have put almost identical numbers, from booking to day 1 collection. Opening Day Advance Booking Analysis Bhooth Bangla maintained a slight lead in advance booking numbers. The horror-comedy benefited from Akshay Kumar's return to the genre and strong trailer response. Meanwhile, Welcome To The Jungle also recorded impressive pre-sales due to franchise nostalgia, ensemble cast appeal, and strong family audience interest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Welcome To The Jungle vs Bhooth Bangla Advance Booking Comparison Film Without Block Seats With Block Seats Bhooth Bangla ₹ 3.30 Cr ₹ 6.80 Cr Welcome To The Jungle ₹ 3.10 Cr ₹ 6.25 Cr Opening Day India Net Collection Analysis Although Bhooth Bangla maintained a slight edge in booking, Welcome To The Jungle successfully converted audience excitement into higher footfalls on release day, after scoring identical numbers in paid previews. The comedy entertainer clearly dominated the Day 1 box office race by posting a bigger opening collection, proving the strength of franchise-driven cinema in Bollywood. Both Bhooth Bangla delivered a good start and went on to become one of the most successful Bollywood films of 2026. Welcome To The Jungle has also opened well and showcased Akshay Kumar's continued pull among audiences. The advances for the weekend are good, and if the momentum continues beyond the weekend, Welcome 3 can emerge as another successful film for the actor. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Welcome To The Jungle vs Bhooth Bangla Day 1 Collection Comparison Film Paid Previews Total Day 1 India Net Bhooth Bangla ₹ 3.75 Cr ₹ 16 Cr Welcome To The Jungle ₹ 3.75 Cr ₹ 19 Cr