Akshay Kumar’s multi-starrer comedy-action entertainer Welcome to the Jungle has continued its impressive run at the box office, registering a significant jump in collections on its first Sunday. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film hit theatres on June 26, following paid preview shows on June 25, and has maintained strong momentum over its opening weekend.
Backed by positive word of mouth and the popularity of the long-running Welcome franchise, the film has delivered a solid performance during its first three days, emerging as one of the strongest comedy openings of the year.
Sunday Brings Biggest Collection
Welcome to the Jungle collected an estimated ₹24.75 crore on its third day, marking its highest single-day earnings since release.
The film opened with ₹3.75 crore through paid previews on June 25, followed by ₹15.25 crore on its first Friday. Collections climbed further to ₹20 crore on Saturday before witnessing another major jump on Sunday.
With the latest figures, the film’s total India net collection has reached approximately ₹63.75 crore within its extended opening weekend, reflecting strong audience interest and healthy occupancy across multiplexes and single-screen theatres.
Star-Studded Cast Drives Audience Interest
One of the film’s biggest attractions is its massive ensemble cast featuring some of Bollywood’s most popular comedy and action stars.
Alongside Akshay Kumar, the film stars Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Farida Jalal, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Aftab Shivdasani, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Kiran Kumar, Zakir Hussain, Vindu Dara Singh, Urvashi Rautela, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, Hemant Pandey, Brijendra Kala, Daler Mehndi, Jeetu Verma, Bhagya Bhanushali, Adityaa Singgh, Vrihi Kodvara, Feroze Khan (Arjun) and the late Pankaj Dheer, among others.
The film blends action, slapstick comedy, and ensemble performances, continuing the trademark style that made the Welcome franchise a fan favourite.
Akshay Kumar’s Comedy Streak Continues
The film adds another success to Akshay Kumar’s recent run in the comedy genre. The actor has witnessed a strong resurgence at the box office with a series of commercially successful entertainers.
His previous release, Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, performed well with audiences, while Jolly LLB 3 also emerged as a box-office success. Earlier, Housefull 5 became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2025, reaffirming Akshay’s popularity in comedy-driven entertainers.
With Welcome to the Jungle, the actor appears to have continued that successful streak, drawing audiences through nostalgia and his trademark comic timing.
Third Chapter of a Popular Franchise
Welcome to the Jungle is the third installment in the popular Welcome franchise, which began with the blockbuster Welcome in 2007. The second film, Welcome Back, was released in 2015 and also enjoyed commercial success.
The latest installment expands the franchise with a larger ensemble cast, bigger action sequences, and a fresh storyline while retaining the humour and chaotic family dynamics that have become its hallmark.
Performances Win Appreciation
The film has received positive responses for its performances, particularly the chemistry between Akshay Kumar and his long-time co-stars Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, and Rajpal Yadav.
Veteran actors Farida Jalal and Kiran Kumar have also earned praise for their comic timing, with critics highlighting their memorable performances as major highlights of the film. Their scenes have been widely appreciated for adding emotional warmth and laughter to the narrative.
With a strong opening weekend and encouraging audience response, Welcome to the Jungle appears well-positioned to maintain its momentum in the coming days. Trade analysts will now closely watch its weekday collections to determine whether the film can sustain its impressive box-office run and emerge as another major hit for Akshay Kumar.
