Welcome To The Jungle continues to display remarkable staying power at the Indian box office. Nearly two weeks into its theatrical run, the action-adventure comedy has remained one of the preferred choices among moviegoers despite facing multiple releases across the country. While fresh competition has reduced its screen count and show timings, the film has managed to maintain a healthy hold, bringing it within touching distance of another significant milestone.
Directed by Ahmed Khan, the entertainer has enjoyed a consistent run since its release. A superb opening weekend laid the foundation, and steady weekday collections helped it comfortably enter the ₹100 crore club during its second weekend. Even after new films arrived in cinemas, the Akshay Kumar-led entertainer has continued attracting audiences, thanks to positive word of mouth and the enduring popularity of the Welcome franchise.
One of the biggest achievements of the film has been its ability to sustain collections despite the box office becoming increasingly crowded. With Alpha, Main Vaapas Aaunga, Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past, and Cocktail 2 all competing for screens, Welcome To The Jungle has still managed to stay among the leading choices for cinema-goers.
As the film enters another crucial phase of its theatrical journey, it now stands on the verge of officially securing a success verdict at the Indian box office.
Welcome To The Jungle (WTTJ) Day 12 Box Office Collection
| Period | India Nett Collection | India Gross Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Previews (Thursday) | ₹4.07 Crore | – |
| Week 1 | ₹95.21 Crore | – |
| Day 8 (Friday) | ₹4.95 Crore | – |
| Day 9 (Saturday) | ₹7.92 Crore | – |
| Day 10 (Sunday) | ₹10.44 Crore | – |
| Weekend 2 | ₹23.31 Crore | – |
| Day 11 (Monday) | ₹2.98 Crore | – |
| Day 12 (Tuesday) | ₹3.33 Crore | – |
| Total | ₹124.83 Crore | ₹147.29 Crore |
Welcome To The Jungle registered another steady day at the ticket windows, receiving a slight boost from the second Discount Tuesday offer.
According to trade estimates, WTTJ collected ₹3.33 crore on Day 12. Compared to Day 11’s ₹2.98 crore, it recorded an 11.74% jump, reflecting the positive impact of the discounted ticket pricing.
With this, the film’s total India net collection has now reached ₹124.83 crore after 12 days. The weekday performance once again highlights the consistency of the film. Despite losing screens to newer releases, Welcome To The Jungle has continued to post respectable collections and remains firmly on course for another important achievement.
Just One Step Away From A Success Verdict
| No. | Film | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Border 2 | Success |
| 2 | The Kerala Story 2 | Success |
| 3 | Dhurandhar 2 | All Time Blockbuster |
| 4 | Bhooth Bangla | Hit |
| 5 | Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past | Success |
| 6 | Welcome To The Jungle* | Expected Today |
*Based on current trade estimates, the film is expected to officially recover its reported budget today.
The biggest talking point surrounding the film is its excellent budget recovery. Made on a reported budget of ₹125 crore, Welcome To The Jungle has now recovered 99.86% of its production cost from its India net collections alone.
That means the film requires only a marginal addition to officially recover its reported budget and secure a Success verdict at the Indian box office. Given the current trend, the milestone is expected to be achieved today, making Welcome To The Jungle Bollywood’s sixth successful film of 2026.
This is another significant achievement for the makers, particularly considering the highly competitive release calendar.
Akshay Kumar Set For Another Box Office Success
The latest milestone also carries special significance for Akshay Kumar. Following the success of Bhooth Bangla earlier this year, Welcome To The Jungle is now on the verge of becoming his second consecutive successful theatrical release in 2026.
The achievement further strengthens the actor’s comeback at the box office and reinforces the continued popularity of comedy entertainers led by established franchises. If the current trend continues, Welcome To The Jungle will officially join the list of commercially successful Bollywood films released this year.
Performs Well Despite Heavy Competition
The film’s sustained run becomes even more impressive when viewed in the context of the current box office landscape. Multiple Hindi releases are currently competing for audience attention, including Alpha, Main Vaapas Aaunga, and Cocktail 2.
Naturally, the arrival of these films has divided screens and show timings across multiplexes and single screens alike. Despite these challenges, Welcome To The Jungle has continued attracting audiences and has consistently remained among the strongest performers at the ticket windows. That resilience has been one of the defining features of its theatrical journey.
Strong Foundation Built During The Opening Weeks
The film’s current performance is the result of the solid platform it built during its opening weeks. A fantastic opening weekend, followed by stable weekday collections, allowed Welcome To The Jungle to comfortably cross the ₹100 crore milestone before entering its second week. The positive word of mouth generated during the initial days has continued to benefit the film even after newer releases entered cinemas. Such consistency is often the hallmark of a commercially successful theatrical run.
More About Welcome To The Jungle
Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome To The Jungle is the latest installment in the blockbuster Welcome franchise.
The film stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Lara Dutta, Raveena Tandon, Johny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Aftab Shivdasani, Mukesh Tiwari, Farida Jalal, Yashpal Sharma, Kiran Kumar, and several other actors.
Featuring slapstick comedy, action, adventure, and one of Bollywood’s biggest ensemble casts, the film has emerged as one of the year’s biggest commercial entertainers.
Budget, Profit, And Verdict
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Budget | ₹125 Crore |
| India Nett Collection | ₹124.83 Crore |
| India Gross Collection | ₹147.29 Crore |
| Budget Recovery | 99.86% |
| Profit | ₹0.17 Crore Away From Recovery |
| Verdict | Loading… (Success Expected Today) |
Final Verdict
Welcome To The Jungle has once again demonstrated its consistency by posting another healthy weekday collection and moving within touching distance of a success verdict. With ₹124.83 crore already collected at the Indian box office and 99.86% of its reported budget recovered, the Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty starrer is set to become Bollywood’s sixth successful film of 2026. The film has successfully navigated intense competition and continues to reward its makers with a strong theatrical run.
Disclaimer: Box office figures mentioned in this article are subjective trade estimates compiled from various industry sources. The data is for informative purpose, and total may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized.
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