Welcome To The Jungle Box Office Day 8: Film Collects Rs. 4.50 Cr Net Amidst Significant Screen Reduction Following Alpha's Release

BY SACNILK

Welcome To The Jungle, the third installment in the beloved comedy franchise, has officially entered its second week at the box office. As of its eighth day, the film is showing steady legs despite a significant shift in the theatrical landscape. On Friday, July 3, the movie faced its first major hurdle with the release of the female-led spy thriller Alpha, which led to a noticeable reduction in its show count across the country. To put this into perspective, the film was running with 9,917 shows on Thursday, but this number dropped to 7,557 shows on Friday. Despite losing nearly 2,400 shows, the film managed to hold its ground reasonably well. Talking about the numbers, Welcome To The Jungle collected 4.50 crore net on its second Friday. This represents an 18.2 percent drop from the previous day, where it had earned 5.50 crore. While any drop in the second week is worth noting, a dip of less than 20 percent on a day when a new competitor arrives suggests that the film still has a dedicated audience. This Day 8 performance has pushed the total India net collection to 97.65 crore, placing it right on the doorstep of the coveted 100-crore club, which it should comfortably cross over the second weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When we look at the gross figures, the domestic total has reached 116.27 crore. The overseas market contributed another 1.00 crore on Friday, bringing the total international gross to 27.45 crore. Combining these figures, the worldwide gross collection now stands at an impressive 143.72 crore. For a comedy entertainer with a massive ensemble cast, these numbers reflect a consistent global interest that has spanned over 83,000 shows since its release. In the national multiplex chains, which include PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film saw focused activity. For the second Friday, these chains collectively sold 13,000 tickets, generating a gross of approximately 42 lakhs across 2,000 shows. The occupancy in these premium venues averaged around 3.5 percent. PVR led the contributions with 19.5 lakhs from roughly 840 shows, followed by INOX with 15 lakhs from 700 shows, and Cinepolis adding 7.6 lakhs from 460 shows. While the occupancy rates in multiplexes were on the lower side during the day, the evening and night shows showed much better momentum. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Regional occupancy trends highlight where the film is currently thriving. Bengaluru emerged as the strongest performer with an overall occupancy of 21.3 percent, peaking at a solid 32 percent during night shows. Other major hubs like the National Capital Region and Mumbai recorded overall occupancies of 16 percent and 13.8 percent respectively. Interestingly, Ahmedabad showed a significant jump in the night, moving from a 3 percent morning occupancy to 27 percent by the end of the day. This trend of night-time growth is a positive sign for the film's prospects over Saturday and Sunday. The digital engagement on BookMyShow also provides a clear picture of its standing among the year's big releases. On its second Friday, the platform recorded 77,190 tickets sold, bringing the total ticket count on the site to over 17.89 lakhs. In the context of second-friday ticket sales for the 2025-26 period, Welcome To The Jungle currently ranks at the eleventh spot. While it sits behind heavy hitters like Dhurandhar and Chhaava, it is maintaining a similar pace to other major sequels like Raid 2.

BY SACNILK

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.

BY SACNILK

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.

BY SACNILK

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, 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.