Welcome to the Jungle (Welcome 3), the third instalment in the popular Welcome comedy franchise, released in theatres worldwide on 26 June 2026. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film stars Akshay Kumar in the lead, alongside Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta and a massive ensemble cast.
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It follows a group of quirky characters who land in hilarious and chaotic situations after getting stuck in a dangerous jungle during a wild mission filled with confusion, criminals and non-stop comedy. The movie kicked off its run with strong paid previews on 25 June, collecting approximately ₹3.86 Crore at the India box office.
Advance bookings for the opening day have shown healthy growth, crossing ₹3 Crore gross in early tracking, with solid interest across multiplex chains and single-screen centres. The franchise nostalgia, Akshay Kumar’s mass appeal and the film’s all-out comedy entertainer positioning have created positive pre-release momentum, setting it up for a competitive opening in the summer season.
Welcome to the Jungle 2026 Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Welcome to the Jungle |
| Directed by | Ahmed Khan |
| Written by | Farhad Samji |
| Produced by | Firoz A. Nadiadwala, Rakesh Dang, Vedant Baali |
| Actor | Akshay Kumar |
| Actress | Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez |
| Other Cast | Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Aftab Shivdasani, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Kiran Kumar, Zakir Hussain, Vindu Dara Singh, Urvashi Rautela, Farida Jalal and many more |
| Cinematography | NA |
| Edited by | NA |
| Music by | NA |
| Production Companies | Cape of Good Films, Star Studio18, Seeta Films and associates |
| Distributed by | Star Studios |
| Release Date | 26 June 2026 |
| Running Time | 2h 50m |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Film Industry | Bollywood |
| Genre | Action Comedy |
| Censor Rating | UA 13+ |
Welcome to the Jungle Total Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Friday, 26 June 2026 | ₹18.50 (est.) | (Opening Day) |
| Total India Net | – | ₹15.40 crore (est.) | – |
| Total India Gross | – | ₹18.50 crore (est.) | – |
| Total Worldwide Gross | – | ₹23.00 crore (est.) | – |
Welcome to the Jungle Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Friday, 26 June 2026 | ₹18.50 (est.) | (Opening Day) |
| Total India Net | – | ₹15.40 crore (est.) | – |
| Total India Gross | – | ₹18.50 crore (est.) | – |
| Total Worldwide Gross | – | ₹23.00 crore (est.) | – |
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Welcome to the Jungle is a Hit or Flop
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Our Review
Welcome to the Jungle brings back the madcap energy and larger-than-life comedy that made the Welcome series a household name. Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty reunite for another round of their iconic chemistry, while the gigantic ensemble including Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Arshad Warsi and the younger brigade like Disha Patani and Jacqueline Fernandez adds multiple layers of humour and chaos.
Director Ahmed Khan packs the film with high-energy sequences, jungle-set madness and the signature over-the-top style that works well with mass audiences. The story’s premise of quirky characters navigating danger and deception in the wild offers plenty of scope for situational comedy, family drama and action-comedy blends that have traditionally clicked in this franchise. At the box office, the film has begun on a confident note, with paid previews already delivering nearly ₹4 Crore and advance bookings building steadily.
This positions it as one of the bigger openers of mid-2026, powered by Akshay Kumar’s consistent pull in comedy and the franchise’s proven track record. Compared to previous Welcome films that ran on strong word-of-mouth and repeat value, this instalment benefits from an even larger star ensemble and modern packaging. If the humour lands and family audiences turn up in good numbers over the weekend, it has the potential to sustain well and emerge as a clear Hit.
Early projections indicate it could comfortably cross the ₹150-200 Crore worldwide mark in its lifetime with positive reception, especially given the recovery already made from ancillary rights. For lovers of big-screen comedy entertainers, Welcome to the Jungle looks set to deliver exactly the kind of loud, fun and rewatchable experience the franchise is known for.
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