Welcome To The Jungle 2nd Weekend: Sunday Growth Pushes India Net to Rs. 21.75 Cr; Worldwide Gross Sails Past Rs. 165 Cr Milestone

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Mumbai, July 6 - The first weekend of July delivered a decent boost to the Indian box office, with new releases and strong holdover titles combining to generate impressive numbers across languages and territories. Leading the charts was Alpha, which opened at the top spot with better-than-expected weekend numbers, while Welcome to the Jungle continued its good run with a superb second-weekend hold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 1. Alpha Leads The Pack With 40+ Cr Gross Alpha topped the weekend charts with a 40.80 crore gross opening weekend at the domestic box office. While expectations were significantly higher considering the scale and its connection to the YRF Spy Universe, the overall start can still be termed decent. The film performed best in multiplexes and urban markets, with Sunday collections showing noticeable growth. 2. Welcome To The Jungle Stood Firm In The Second Weekend Welcome 3 continued its successful theatrical run with a strong 25+ crore gross in its second weekend. The comedy entertainer showed a very good hold despite the arrival of new competition and continued to attract family audiences across mass circuits and single screens. The franchise value and entertainment factor are clearly working in the film's favour. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 3. Gatta Kusthi 2 Took An Excellent Opening Gatta Kusthi, the sequel to Vishnu Vishal's 2022 movie Gatta Kusthi, was one of the biggest winners of the weekend. The film performed very well in Tamil Nadu while the rest of the markets put up a decent performance, where positive word-of-mouth translated into strong occupancies throughout the weekend. Its trend indicates solid audience acceptance. Meanwhile, the Telugu 100 crore budgeted film had an average opening weekend domestically. Despite being mounted on a massive budget, Nagabandham managed a moderate 11+ crore gross during the weekend. While the film saw decent traction in select Telugu centres, the overall performance remained average considering the expectations. Rounding off the top 5 list was Main Vaapas Aaunga, which, despite increasing competition, emerged as one of the most impressive performers of the weekend due to its superb hold. The film continued to attract audiences steadily and maintained stable collections despite facing competition from multiple releases. Its consistency suggests strong support in mass pockets and smaller centres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 India Box Office Weekend Winners (July 3-5) S. No. Movie Weekend India GBOC Total India GBOC 1 Alpha ₹ 40.80 Cr ₹ 40.80 Cr 2 Welcome 3 ₹ 25.85 Cr ₹ 136.80 Cr 3 Gatta Kusthi 2 ₹ 16.00 Cr ₹ 16.00 Cr 4 Nagabandham ₹ 11.65 Cr ₹ 11.65 Cr 5 Main Vaapas Aaunga ₹ 6.20 Cr ₹ 68.50 Cr Note: Gross collection*

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Welcome To The Jungle, the third installment of the beloved comedy franchise, has successfully navigated its second weekend at the box office, hitting a significant milestone in the process. After a steady first week that brought in ₹93.15 Cr, the film has now officially crossed the ₹100 Crore net mark in India. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it marks Akshay Kumar’s 21st film to enter the prestigious 100 Crore club, further solidifying his position as one of the most consistent stars in the industry. The second weekend began on a slightly quieter note on Friday with a net collection of ₹4.50 Cr, showing an 18.2% drop from the previous day. However, the film witnessed a strong resurgence as the weekend progressed. On Saturday, collections jumped by 66.7% to reach ₹7.50 Cr, and the growth continued into Sunday with a final net collection of ₹9.75 Cr, representing a 30.0% rise. By the end of its 10th day, the domestic net total stands at ₹114.90 Cr, while the India gross has reached ₹136.80 Cr across a massive 95,403 shows since its release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Welcome To The Jungle - 2nd Weekend India Net CollectionDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONSHOWSDay 8 (2nd Friday)₹ 4.50 Cr7,557Day 9 (2nd Saturday)₹ 7.50 Cr5,792Day 10 (2nd Sunday)₹ 9.75 Cr6,099Total 2nd Weekend₹ 21.75 Cr19,448 The audience engagement is also reflected in the ticket sales data from BookMyShow. Over the second weekend, the platform recorded 77.19K tickets on Friday, 133.67K on Saturday, and 139.57K on Sunday. Cumulative sales on BMS have now reached 2.06 million, ranking the film at the 9th spot among the top ticket-sellers for the 2025-26 season. This puts it in a competitive position alongside other major hits like Dhurandhar2‌ and Chhaava. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the national chains including PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, Sunday emerged as the strongest day of the second weekend. On Day 10, these major multiplexes sold approximately 39,000 tickets, resulting in a gross collection of ₹1.30 Cr. Breaking it down by chain, PVR contributed the most during this weekend period with 18,500 tickets and a gross of ₹0.68 Cr at 12% occupancy. INOX followed with 13,500 tickets and a gross of ₹0.41 Cr at 9% occupancy, while Cinepolis added another 7,000 tickets with a gross of ₹0.21 Cr and 7% occupancy. The overall occupancy across these chains reached nearly 10% on Sunday, showing that the movie continues to draw in family audiences during its second week. Regional occupancy data for Day 10 highlights a strong performance in major circuits. Ahmedabad was a standout performer with 38.8% occupancy across 380 shows, even reaching as high as 62% for evening screenings. The National Capital Region (NCR) saw 32.0% occupancy from 639 shows, while Mumbai and Pune maintained steady levels at 31.0% and 33.3%, respectively. This consistent interest across urban centers helped the film push past the 100 Crore barrier during the weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the global front, Welcome To The Jungle has now successfully crossed the ₹150 Crore mark in worldwide gross collections. While the domestic gross has reached a final figure of ₹136.80 Cr, the international numbers for the second Sunday are currently based on early estimates. The film is estimated to have added ₹1.00 Cr from overseas markets on Day 10, bringing the total international gross to ₹29.95 Cr. This pushes the overall worldwide gross to approximately ₹166.75 Cr. In the North American circuit, data shared by Venky Box Office indicates that the film collected $73K on Saturday, taking its total in that region to a cumulative $1.04M. In addition to his domestic success, Akshay Kumar has reached a significant international milestone with this release. Following the performance of Bhooth Bangla earlier this year, Welcome To The Jungle has become his 31st film to gross over $1 million in the North American market. This achievement further narrows the gap in the list of highest $1M+ grossers by Bollywood actors in North America, where he now trails only Shah Rukh Khan, who currently holds the top spot with 32 films. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This performance has allowed Welcome To The Jungle to secure a spot among Akshay Kumar's most successful films in the post-pandemic era. It now ranks as his 5th highest-grossing movie in this period. Here is how his top 5 post-COVID releases currently stand based on Worldwide collections: Sooryavanshi (2021): ₹ 293.00 Cr Housefull 5: ₹ 288.00 Cr OMG 2: ₹ 221.00 Cr Jolly LLB 3: ₹ 171.00 Cr Welcome To The Jungle: ₹ 166.75 Cr (Ongoing) With no major competition in the immediate future, the film will look to maintain its momentum during the second week. While the second weekend numbers are decent, the trade will be looking at how well it holds on the weekdays to see if it can challenge the lifetime collections of Jolly LLB 3 or even OMG 2 in the coming weeks.

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Mumbai, July 5 - The much-awaited comedy entertainer Welcome To The Jungle has achieved a major milestone at the Indian box office by crossing the 100 crore net mark. The film witnessed impressive growth on its second Saturday, proving that audience interest remains strong even after the opening week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Headlined by Akshay Kumar, the film added an estimated 7.50 crore net with a solid 67% growth on Day 9, pushing its total domestic net collection to 105+ crore in 9 days. The strong weekend jump has given the movie fresh momentum and strengthened its position among the successful Bollywood releases of the year.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.