Akshay Kumar’s latest release Welcome To The Jungle has delivered a strong performance at the Indian box office, completing its opening weekend on a high note. The film, directed by Ahmed Khan, has registered solid growth on Sunday, pushing its total earnings past the ₹65 crore mark.
Day 3 Box Office Performance Sees Major Jump
On its third day, the film witnessed its highest single-day collection so far, earning approximately ₹25.41 crore (net) in India. This marks a significant rise compared to Saturday’s performance, driven by strong weekend footfall and improved spot bookings.
With this surge, the film’s total domestic net collection stands at ₹65.83 crore after three days.
Day-Wise India Box Office Breakdown
The film’s opening weekend performance shows steady growth:
- Day 1: ₹19.40 crore (including previews)
- Day 2: ₹21.02 crore
- Day 3: ₹25.41 crore
- Total (3 Days): ₹65.83 crore (net)
Including taxes, the film’s gross collection has reached approximately ₹77.67 crore.
Enters Top Opening Weekends of 2026
With its current numbers, Welcome To The Jungle has surpassed several releases and secured a place among the top opening weekends of Bollywood in 2026, ranking third overall.
It has also edged past Akshay Kumar’s earlier 2026 release Bhooth Bangla in opening weekend earnings.
Top opening weekends of 2026 include:
- Dhurandhar 2 – ₹466 crore (4-day)
- Border 2 – ₹129.89 crore
- Welcome To The Jungle – ₹65.83 crore
- Bhooth Bangla – ₹65.65 crore
- Cocktail 2 – ₹50.10 crore
Breaks Into Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films of 2026
Within just three days, the film has also entered the list of highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2026, currently positioned at 6th place.
It joins major releases such as Dhurandhar 2, Border 2, and Bhooth Bangla in the year’s box office rankings.
Strong Audience Response Driving Momentum
The film has reportedly benefited from strong weekend audience turnout, especially on Sunday, where occupancy levels improved significantly across key regions.
Industry trackers suggest that the film’s performance has been boosted by family audiences and mass-market appeal.
Conclusion
With a solid ₹65.83 crore opening weekend, Welcome To The Jungle has positioned itself as one of the stronger Bollywood performers of 2026 so far. The coming weekdays will be crucial in determining whether the film can maintain momentum beyond its initial weekend success.
