Welcome To The Jungle Crosses ₹120 Crore Net in India
Akshay Kumar's ensemble comedy Welcome To The Jungle has powered past the ₹120 crore net mark in India, closing out its second week as one of 2026's steadiest theatrical performers. As of Day 13, the film has collected approximately ₹120.55 crore net in India, with gross collections touching ₹143.35 crore domestically.
Add in overseas numbers of roughly ₹30.95 crore gross, and the film's worldwide total now stands at an impressive ₹174.30 crore, according to trade estimates reported by Sacnilk.
A Milestone Bigger Than the Numbers
The bigger headline isn't just the crore count — it's what the film has overtaken along the way. With its worldwide haul, Welcome To The Jungle has now surpassed the lifetime collection of Jolly LLB 3, which closed its run at ₹171 crore. That puts Ahmed Khan's directorial at the 4th spot among Akshay Kumar's highest-grossing releases in the post-pandemic era.
Here's how it currently stacks up against the actor's biggest post-2020 hits:
- Sooryavanshi — ₹293 crore
- Housefull 5 — ₹288 crore
- OMG 2 — ₹221 crore
- Welcome To The Jungle — ₹174.30 crore (and climbing)
- Jolly LLB 3 — ₹171 crore
Closing the roughly ₹47 crore gap to OMG 2 is still a stretch, but the film has already done more than enough to be classified a clear success story of the summer season.
Second Tuesday Holds Steady Despite Alpha Competition
The film's second Tuesday brought in a net of around ₹2.75–3 crore, a modest but welcome uptick from Monday's collection, aided by the usual Discount Tuesday footfall boost seen across the industry this week. That's a solid hold for a film now well into its second week, especially with YRF's spy thriller Alpha eating into screen share since its July 3 release.
Trade voices have noted that despite sharing theatres with Alpha, Welcome To The Jungle has managed to maintain a loyal family audience base, particularly strong in Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets where the nostalgia of the Welcome franchise continues to resonate.
The Real Test: Dhamaal 4 Arrives July 10
The film's smooth run is about to face its toughest hurdle yet. Dhamaal 4, starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, and Arshad Warsi, opens in theatres on July 10, and early advance booking activity suggests it's shaping up to be one of the most anticipated comedies of the year, with strong pre-release interest already tracked on ticketing platforms.
That means Welcome To The Jungle enters its third week facing a serious screen crunch, competing not just for audience attention but for basic show allocation. Industry trackers believe the film's ability to hold on to ₹150 crore lifetime — a number well within reach at its current pace — will depend heavily on how much room exhibitors are willing to give it once Dhamaal 4 and, further out, big Hollywood tentpoles like Spider-Man: Brand New Day, start occupying prime slots.
Why This Matters for the Welcome Franchise
Welcome To The Jungle carries the weight of one of Bollywood's most beloved comedy franchises. The original Welcome remains one of the genre's biggest hits, and expectations were always going to be sky-high for this third installment. While the film hasn't matched the blockbuster ceiling some may have hoped for, its consistent week-two performance — without a single alarming crash — signals a film that's connecting with its intended family audience rather than relying purely on opening-weekend hype.
With costs reported to be moderate relative to its starry ensemble cast, the film's current trajectory already positions it as a clean commercial success for the studio, even before factoring in its eventual overseas and satellite earnings.
What Comes Next
The coming days will be pivotal. If Welcome To The Jungle can hold a respectable share of shows through the July 10 release window, a lifetime total north of ₹150 crore looks achievable. Bolly Watcher will continue tracking daily collections as the film heads into its make-or-break third week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much has Welcome To The Jungle collected in India so far?
A: As of Day 13, the film has collected approximately ₹120.55 crore net (₹143.35 crore gross) in India.
Q: What is the worldwide box office total of Welcome To The Jungle?
A: The film's worldwide gross collection stands at around ₹174.30 crore as of Day 13.
Q: Has Welcome To The Jungle beaten any major 2026 releases?
A: Yes. It has surpassed the lifetime worldwide collection of Jolly LLB 3, which finished its run at ₹171 crore.
Q: Will Welcome To The Jungle cross ₹150 crore lifetime?
A: Trade estimates suggest it's on track to cross ₹150 crore, though its final total will depend on how much screen space it retains once Dhamaal 4 releases on July 10.
Q: Who stars in Welcome To The Jungle?
A: The film features Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Paresh Rawal, and an extensive ensemble cast, directed by Ahmed Khan.
