Welcome To The Jungle Box Office Collection N Budget

Welcome to the Jungle is the third instalment of the popular Welcome comedy franchise. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film features a massive ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar, along with Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever and many others.

The film opened to a very strong response across India. It benefited from the star power of Akshay Kumar and the nostalgia associated with the Welcome franchise. The paid previews were decent, and the first day collections were impressive for a comedy film. The film registered excellent growth on the second day and continued to hold well on the third day as well.

Being a full-on masala comedy with a huge star cast, it found audiences across multiplexes and single screens, especially in North India and mass centres. The film clashed with Carry on Jatta 4 on the same day but managed to dominate the Hindi belt comfortably.

Welcome to the Jungle 2026 Overview

Welcome to the Jungle Total Box Office Collection

Welcome to the Jungle Day Wise Box Office Collection

Box office data published on this website is compiled through independent research and publicly available sources for informational purposes only. Figures are approximate and may differ significantly from official producer, distributor, or studio records. Data is subject to change and may be updated, revised, or corrected at any time without prior notice as more accurate information becomes available. Tenvow makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any data presented at any given point in time. This data should not be used for commercial, financial, or legal decision-making. Tenvow is not liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on this information.

Welcome to the Jungle is a Hit or Flop

Hit

What is the budget of Welcome to the Jungle

Budget is not disclosed.

Our Review

Welcome to the Jungle is a typical big-budget, multi-starrer comedy that banks heavily on its star power and chaotic humour. Ahmed Khan has packed the film with enough madness, confusion and over-the-top situations to keep the audience entertained for most of its runtime. Akshay Kumar leads from the front with his trademark energy, while Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty and the rest of the veteran cast bring back the nostalgia of the earlier Welcome films.

The film works best when it sticks to its core strength loud, silly and unapologetic comedy. There are several laugh-out-loud moments, especially in the first half. However, the second half feels stretched and relies too much on repetitive gags and celebrity cameos. The screenplay lacks freshness, and some tracks feel forced just to accommodate the large cast. On the box office front, the film has delivered a powerful opening.

With over ₹72 crore worldwide gross in just four days, it is clearly on track to emerge as a Hit and possibly a Blockbuster if it sustains well in the second week. The strong performance in North India and mass centres has been the biggest positive. While the growth slowed a bit after the weekend, the numbers are still very healthy for a comedy film in today’s market. Overall, Welcome to the Jungle is a typical commercial entertainer loud, colourful and designed for mass consumption.

It may not win any awards for originality, but it successfully delivers what the audience expects from a Welcome film. For Akshay Kumar and the producers, this looks like a much needed success after a mixed run at the box office. The film has already recovered a significant portion of its budget and should comfortably cross the ₹150–200 crore mark worldwide if word-of-mouth remains positive.

Top 15 Opening Day Movies of Bollywood 2025

1. War 2 – ₹52.00 Crore
2. Chhaava – ₹29.50 Crore
3. Sikandar – ₹25.00 Crore
4. Housefull 5 – ₹24.35 Crore
5. Raid 2 – ₹19.71 Crore
6. Sky Force – ₹15.30 Crore
7. Jolly LLB 3 – ₹12.50 Crore
8. Sitaare Zameen Par – ₹10.70 Crore
9. Kesari Chapter 2 – ₹8.50 Crore
10. De De Pyaar De 2 – ₹7.80 Crore
11. The Diplomat – ₹4.10 Crore
12. Maa – ₹3.90 Crore
13. Nikita Roy – ₹2.75 Crore
14. Ground Zero – ₹2.10 Crore
15. Superboys of Malegaon – ₹0.55 Crore

Top 10 Opening Day Movies of Akshay Kumar

1. Mission Mangal – ₹29.16 Crore
2. Sooryavanshi – ₹26.29 Crore
3. Gold – ₹25.25 Crore
4. Housefull 4 – ₹19.08 Crore
5. Good Newwz – ₹17.56 Crore
6. Sky Force – ₹13.75 Crore
7. Kesari – ₹21.06 Crore
8. OMG 2 – ₹10.26 Crore
9. Housefull 5 – ₹32.50 Crore

Disclaimer:

1. 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.
2. The data reflects industry estimates available at the time of publication and may vary slightly from officially reported or audited figures released later.
3. These figures should be considered preliminary and indicative, not official confirmations.
4. Tenvow does not guarantee absolute accuracy of the data and presents it solely for informational purposes.
5. All financial figures are stated in Indian Rupees (INR) and represented in crores, unless specified otherwise.
6. All dates and times mentioned follow Indian Standard Time (IST) (UTC +5:30).