Ahmed KhanIts multi-starrer comedy ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ opened to mixed reviews but mostly positive. According to netizens, the Akshay Kumar, Sunil ShettyBanks, starring Paresh Rawal, and the ensemble, is largely into nostalgia, with a handful to keep the audience entertained. Here’s how the comedy-drama performed at the box office on its release day.Welcome to Jungle Movie Review
‘Welcome To The Jungle’ Box Office Collection Day 1
Akshay Kumar starrer preview shows were held for the audience a day before the official theatrical release. The movie grossed Rs 3.75 crore through paid previews. Now, as reported by Sacknilk, on the first day, the film has collected Rs 15 crore across 10,892 shows.With this, India’s total collection stands at Rs 18.75 crore, while India’s total collection stands at Rs 22.50 crore. Overseas, the movie collected Rs 6.50 crore, taking its worldwide total to Rs 29 crore.‘Welcome to the Jungle’ witnessed an overall occupancy of 26.46% on its opening day.
Netizens’ reviews of ‘Welcome to the Jungle’
Those who watched the movie in theaters shared on social media that although they got good laughs in the theaters, the content was not original. They revealed that the makers used character references and jokes from the actors’ previous films. However, everyone praised the characters of veteran actors Farida Jalal and Kiran Kumar and their performance in the movie.
More on ‘Welcome to the Jungle’
Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film is the third installment of the ‘Welcome’ franchise. Akshay Kumar is included in dual roles along with Sunil Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez. Raveena TandonLara Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas TalparAftab Shivdasani and Jackie Shroff.The film is based on the iconic Hollywood satirical comedy film ‘Tropic Thunder’ starring Robert Downey Jr.The film releases in theaters on June 26, 2026.
