Bollywood's latest comedy blockbuster, "Welcome To The Jungle," starring Akshay Kumar, is rapidly approaching the coveted ₹100 crore worldwide gross milestone, following an impressive opening weekend. The third installment of the popular "Welcome" franchise has demonstrated robust performance at the box office, gaining significant momentum.
The film, directed by Ahmed Khan, garnered an estimated ₹24.75 crore net in India on its third day, Sunday, bringing its total domestic net collection to ₹63.75 crore. This surge pushed its worldwide gross collections to approximately ₹93.2 crore, putting it within touching distance of the ₹100 crore mark.
Weekend Box Office Performance
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹15.25 crore net
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹20 crore net (a 31% jump)
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹24.75 crore net (highest single-day haul)
The success of "Welcome To The Jungle" is largely attributed to a combination of factors, including the strong nostalgia associated with the franchise and its star-studded ensemble cast. Alongside Akshay Kumar, the film features prominent actors like Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Rajpal Yadav, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, and Raveena Tandon.
Industry analysts point to the film's appeal to family audiences and fans of mass-market comedy entertainers, coupled with strong word-of-mouth. Akshay Kumar's return to his signature comedy genre, after earlier success this year with "Bhooth Bangla," appears to have resonated well across both metro and non-metro markets, cementing his position as a crowd-pleaser.
Despite competition from films like "Cocktail 2," which continues its theatrical run, "Welcome To The Jungle" has managed to dominate multiplexes and single screens, maintaining high occupancy levels throughout its opening weekend. This performance marks it as one of Bollywood's strongest box-office entrants of 2026.