Return of the Jungle is an animated adventure film that was released in Indian theatres on 29 May 2026 in Hindi dubbed version. The film is a family-oriented animation aimed at children and young audiences. Return of the Jungle opened to an extremely poor response at the box office.
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Being an animated film with limited promotional support and screen allocation, it failed to attract significant audiences even on its opening day. The film has continued to register negligible collections throughout its initial run.
On the worldwide front, Return of the Jungle has seen almost no notable overseas collections from the Indian market. Its performance has remained very restricted due to limited awareness and competition from other releases.
Return of the Jungle 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Return of the Jungle |
| Directed by | Vaibhav Kumaresh |
| Written by | Vaibhav Kumaresh, Prosenjit Ganguly |
| Produced by | Vaibhav Kumaresh, Suranjana Kumaresh |
| Actor | Arav Bhatia (voice of Mihir) |
| Actress | Sagarika Chandrakanth |
| Other Cast | Surendra Bhatia, Manish Bhawan, Saurav Chakraborty, Devansh Doshi, Rahul Malhotra, Jade Mascarenhas, Izaan Mirza, Sairaj Naik and others |
| Cinematography | Technical Direction by Bhavesh Gondaliya |
| Edited by | Not publicly listed |
| Music by | Advait Nemlekar, Narayan Parasuram, Roto Shah |
| Production Companies | Vaibhav Studios |
| Distributed by | Janta Cinema, Yusuf Shaikh |
| Release Date | 29 May 2026 |
| Running Time | 93 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Film Industry | Bollywood |
| Genre | Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family |
| Censor Rating | U |
Return of the Jungle Total Box Office Collection
| Schedule | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening Day | ₹0.25 Crore |
| First Week | ₹1.00 Crore |
| India Net | ₹0.90 Crore |
| India Gross | ₹1.10 Crore |
| Overseas | Negligible |
| Lifetime WW Collection | ₹1.15 Crore |
Return of the Jungle Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | May 29, 2026 | ₹0.25 | (Opening Day) |
| Day 2 | May 30, 2026 | ₹0.22 | -12.0% |
| Day 3 | May 31, 2026 | ₹0.32 | +45.5% |
| Day 4 | June 1, 2026 | ₹0.12 | -62.5% |
| Day 5 | June 2, 2026 | ₹0.10 | -16.7% |
| Day 6 | June 3, 2026 | ₹0.08 | -20.0% |
| Day 7 | June 4, 2026 | ₹0.07 | -12.5% |
| Day 8 | June 5, 2026 | ₹0.06 | -14.3% |
| Day 9 | June 6, 2026 | ₹0.05 | -16.7% |
| Day 10 | June 7, 2026 | ₹0.05 | 0.0% |
| Day 11 | June 8, 2026 | ₹0.04 | -20.0% |
| Day 12 | June 9, 2026 | ₹0.04 | 0.0% |
| Day 13 | June 10, 2026 | ₹0.03 | -25.0% |
| Total India Net | – | ₹0.90 crore | – |
| Total India Gross | – | ₹1.10 crore | – |
| Total Worldwide Gross | – | ₹1.15 crore | – |
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Return of the Jungle is a Hit or Flop
To be updated.
What is the budget of Return of the Jungle
Budget: Not officially disclosed (Low Budget Animation)
Our Review
Return of the Jungle is an animated adventure film targeted primarily at children. While the intention to deliver a fun and adventurous story is clear, the film lacks the visual quality, engaging storytelling and emotional depth usually expected from good animation.
The animation feels dated, and the characters lack personality, making it difficult for young audiences to connect with them. The narrative follows a predictable path without offering any fresh or exciting moments. The voice acting and background score also fail to elevate the experience.
Overall, Return of the Jungle comes across as a below-average animation that does not manage to entertain or leave any lasting impression on its target audience. At the box office, Return of the Jungle has performed very poorly since its release on 29 May 2026. The film opened to negligible numbers and has continued to struggle throughout its run.
In three days, it has barely managed to cross ₹0.18 crore gross in India. Being a low-profile animated release with limited marketing and screen presence, it has failed to attract families or children. The collections are significantly below expectations, and the film is clearly heading towards a disaster verdict.
Looking ahead, Return of the Jungle is unlikely to have any meaningful theatrical run. Its best chance lies on digital platforms, where it might find some viewers among children if priced affordably. However, even there, its chances of success appear limited due to its average quality.
Disclaimer:
- Box office figures in this article are independently estimated by Tenvow based on an internal tracking methodology that evaluates theatre occupancy trends, distributor feedback, and regional trade indicators.
- The data reflects industry estimates available at the time of publication and may vary slightly from officially reported or audited figures released later.
- These figures should be considered preliminary and indicative, not official confirmations.
- Tenvow does not guarantee absolute accuracy of the data and presents it solely for informational purposes.
- All financial figures are stated in Indian Rupees (INR) and represented in crores, unless specified otherwise.
- All dates and times mentioned follow Indian Standard Time (IST) (UTC +5:30).
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