Welcome to the Jungle Earns Rs 18 Crore on Day 1, Registers Solid Opening

Welcome to the Jungle Box Office Collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar’s much-awaited comedy Welcome to the Jungle has opened on a promising note at the domestic box office, collecting Rs 18.75 crore net on its first day in India.

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 15 crore net across 10,892 shows on Friday, June 26. Its India gross collection stood at Rs 22.50 crore, while the worldwide gross reached Rs 29 crore, including Rs 6.50 crore from overseas markets.

The film witnessed its highest occupancy in Lucknow, followed by Jaipur, indicating strong traction in key North Indian centres.

Star-studded comedy

Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome to the Jungle features one of Bollywood’s largest ensemble casts, led by Akshay Kumar. The film also stars Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Johny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Aftab Shivdasani, Daler Mehndi, Vindu Dara Singh, Urvashi Rautela, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, Kiran Kumar, Yashpal Sharma, Hemant Pandey, Brijendra Kala, Bhagya Bhanushali, Adityaa Singgh, Vrihi Kodvara and others.

The film is presented by A.A. Nadiadwala, Cape of Good Films and Star Studio18 in association with Seeta Films and Rakesh Dang.

Positive early response

Welcome to the Jungle has largely received favourable reactions from audiences, with viewers praising its slapstick humour, large ensemble and fast-paced entertainment.

Reviewing the film, India Today wrote: “Welcome To The Jungle throws everything at the wall—from meta humour and slapstick to nostalgia, action and complete absurdity—and somehow, enough of it lands. It doesn’t aim for realism or logic; instead, it embraces its chaotic energy and delivers an entertaining ride.”

The film will now look to capitalise on positive word of mouth over the weekend, with its Saturday and Sunday collections expected to determine the strength of its theatrical run.