Two of Bollywood's biggest comedy franchises are currently running side by side in theatres, and the numbers are close enough to make it a genuine race. Dhamaal 4, led by Ajay Devgn, opened on July 10 — two weeks after Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle hit screens on June 26. With both films now past their opening weeks, here's how they actually stack up.
Opening Day: Welcome To The Jungle Had the Edge
Welcome To The Jungle opened stronger, collecting ₹15.25 crore net on Day 1 against Dhamaal 4's ₹14 crore. The gap was modest, but it gave Akshay Kumar's film a slight head start in first-day buzz, helped by the returning franchise cast and a longer promotional runway.
Five-Day Numbers: Dhamaal 4 Pulls Ahead
Where it gets interesting is the five-day comparison — the fairest like-for-like test since it covers each film's first weekend plus two weekdays.
| Metric (Day 1–5) | Dhamaal 4 | Welcome To The Jungle |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Net | ₹14.00 Cr | ₹15.25 Cr |
| 5-Day India Net | ₹83.25 Cr | ~₹81.50 Cr |
| 5-Day India Gross | ₹99.44 Cr | ₹97.17 Cr |
Welcome To The Jungle's 5-day net is calculated from Sacnilk's Day 4 cumulative figure plus its confirmed Day 5 addition, since a combined Day 5 net wasn't separately published. All figures are trade estimates and subject to revision.
Despite the slower opening day, Dhamaal 4 has edged ahead of Welcome To The Jungle at the equivalent five-day mark on both net and gross collections. The difference is narrow, but it's consistent, and it points to a stronger weekend hold for the Ajay Devgn starrer.
Where Welcome To The Jungle Still Wins: Total Runway
Welcome To The Jungle has a two-week head start, and that's showing up in its cumulative numbers. As of its 16th day in theatres (July 11), the film had crossed ₹127 crore net in India, ₹151 crore gross, and nearly ₹184 crore worldwide — figures Dhamaal 4 is still working toward. Akshay Kumar's film also had to absorb a real test that Dhamaal 4 hasn't faced yet: losing nearly 2,400 shows on its second Friday when Alpha released, followed by another squeeze when Dhamaal 4 itself arrived in week three. It weathered both without collapsing, which says something about its holding power.
The Bigger Picture: Comedy Is Having a Moment
What's most notable isn't which film is technically ahead — it's that both are succeeding at the same time. Along with Bhooth Bangla earlier in the year, this run of comedy hits suggests Indian audiences are backing multiple entertainers in the same window rather than picking one winner and ignoring the rest. For exhibitors, that's a welcome change from the usual one-film-dominates pattern of recent years.
What to Watch Next
Dhamaal 4's second weekend, this coming Friday to Sunday, will be the real test of whether it can close the runway gap with Welcome To The Jungle or whether its longer legs ultimately give it the bigger final total. We'll have the second-weekend numbers as soon as they're confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which film had a better opening day, Dhamaal 4 or Welcome To The Jungle?
Welcome To The Jungle opened slightly higher, with ₹15.25 crore net on Day 1 against Dhamaal 4's ₹14 crore.
Which film is ahead at the five-day mark?
Dhamaal 4 is marginally ahead on both net collection and gross collection at the equivalent five-day point in each film's run.
How much has Welcome To The Jungle earned overall?
As of its 16th day in theatres (July 11), Welcome To The Jungle had collected roughly ₹127 crore net in India and close to ₹184 crore worldwide, and continues to add smaller amounts daily.
Are Dhamaal 4 and Welcome To The Jungle still both running in theatres?
Yes, both films are currently playing in Indian cinemas alongside Alia Bhatt's Alpha, with all three continuing to draw audiences through July.
Sources: Sacnilk – Dhamaal 4 Box Office, Sacnilk – Welcome To The Jungle Box Office, Sacnilk – Welcome Franchise Report
