Welcome To The Jungle has once again proved that strong audience support can keep a film going even after the opening week. After witnessing the expected weekday decline and facing fresh competition from Alpha, the Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty starrer bounced back in style on its second Saturday. The impressive jump has not only revived the film’s momentum but also helped it achieve one of the biggest milestones at the Indian box office.
The Ahmed Khan directorial has enjoyed a remarkable theatrical journey since its release. It started with an excellent opening weekend, remained steady during the weekdays, and has now delivered another encouraging performance during its second weekend. Such trends are generally seen only in films that have connected well with audiences, and Welcome To The Jungle appears to have done exactly that.
The second weekend is often considered a decisive phase for any theatrical release. A healthy jump on Saturday usually indicates that audience interest remains strong despite new competition. That is precisely what has happened here, as the comedy entertainer has comfortably crossed a significant box office landmark and strengthened its position among the year’s biggest Bollywood successes.
With Sunday still to come, the film now has an excellent opportunity to add another impressive total before beginning its second week.
Welcome To The Jungle (WTTJ) Day 9 Box Office Collection
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Welcome To The Jungle recorded an excellent jump on its second Saturday, giving another major boost to its overall theatrical run.
| Day | India Nett Collection | India Gross Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Previews (Thursday) | ₹4.07 Crore | – |
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹15.33 Crore | – |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | ₹21.02 Crore | – |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | ₹25.41 Crore | – |
| Day 4 (Monday) | ₹8.52 Crore | – |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | ₹9.25 Crore | – |
| Day 6 (Wednesday) | ₹6.07 Crore | – |
| Day 7 (Thursday) | ₹5.54 Crore | – |
| Day 8 (Friday) | ₹4.95 Crore | – |
| Day 9 (Saturday) | ₹7.92 Crore | – |
| Total | ₹108.08 Crore | ₹127.53 Crore* |
*Estimated India gross based on prevailing GST calculations and available trade estimates.
According to trade estimates, WTTJ collected ₹7.92 crore on Day 9. This represents a healthy 60% jump over Friday’s ₹4.95 crore, reflecting strong weekend growth. Including ₹4.07 crore from paid previews, the film has now amassed ₹108.08 crore at the Indian box office.
Crossing the ₹100 crore milestone in just nine days is a significant achievement and highlights the consistent audience support the film has enjoyed since release. The strong Saturday recovery has also placed the film in an excellent position heading into Sunday.
Becomes Bollywood’s Fourth ₹100 Crore Grosser Of 2026
| Milestone | Status |
|---|---|
| Current India Nett | ₹108.08 Crore |
| ₹100 Crore Club | Achieved |
| 2026 Ranking | 4th Bollywood ₹100 Crore Grosser |
| Day 9 Growth | 60% Jump Over Friday |
| Sunday Trend | Expected To Grow Further |
The biggest achievement of the day is undoubtedly the entry into the prestigious ₹100 crore club. With its latest collections, Welcome To The Jungle has officially become Bollywood’s fourth ₹100 crore grosser of 2026. The milestone adds another commercial success to Akshay Kumar’s career and further strengthens the Welcome franchise’s reputation at the box office.
The film has joined an elite list of Bollywood releases that have crossed the century mark this year, underlining its popularity among audiences across the country. Reaching this landmark within the second weekend is another indication that the film has maintained strong momentum beyond its opening week.
Excellent Second Saturday Growth Revives Momentum
One of the biggest positives for the film is the manner in which it bounced back after Friday. Following a routine weekday slowdown and the arrival of fresh competition, Welcome To The Jungle responded with an impressive 60% increase in collections on Saturday. Such growth suggests that family audiences continue to prefer the film as a weekend entertainment option.
Weekend jumps become increasingly important during the second week because they demonstrate whether a film still has audience demand after the initial excitement fades. The latest trend clearly indicates that Welcome To The Jungle still enjoys healthy theatrical momentum.
Sunday Could Be Even Bigger
The film now enters the most crucial day of its second weekend. Based on Saturday’s trend, Sunday collections are expected to improve even further. If the momentum continues, Welcome To The Jungle could even enter double digits on Day 10, helping it wrap up the second weekend on a phenomenal note.
A strong Sunday would significantly improve the film’s lifetime prospects before the weekdays begin once again. It would also reinforce the view that positive word of mouth remains one of the biggest contributors to its sustained success.
Competition Hasn’t Slowed The Film Down
The arrival of Alpha naturally resulted in reduced showcasing and increased competition at the ticket windows. However, Welcome To The Jungle has managed to hold remarkably well despite the new release. Instead of collapsing after the first week, the comedy entertainer has continued attracting family audiences through positive recommendations and franchise goodwill.
That resilience has become one of the defining characteristics of its theatrical run. The coming weekdays will reveal how much of the weekend momentum the film can retain, but the second Saturday performance has already exceeded expectations.
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, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Lara Dutta, Raveena Tandon, Johny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Aftab Shivdasani, Daler Mehndi, Mukesh Tiwari, Farida Jalal, Yashpal Sharma, Kiran Kumar, and several other actors in one of Bollywood’s biggest ensemble casts.
Blending slapstick comedy, action, nostalgia, and large-scale family entertainment, the film has emerged as one of the biggest commercial entertainers of the year.
Budget, Profit, And Verdict
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Budget | ₹125 Crore |
| India Nett Collection | ₹108.08 Crore |
| Budget Recovery | 86.46% |
| Recovery Amount | ₹108.08 Crore |
| Profit | Not Yet Recovered Budget |
| Verdict | Loading… |
Final Verdict
Welcome To The Jungle has delivered another impressive performance by registering excellent second Saturday growth and comfortably crossing the ₹100 crore milestone. The Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty starrer has once again demonstrated the strength of positive word of mouth, becoming Bollywood’s fourth ₹100 crore grosser of 2026. With Sunday expected to perform even better, the comedy entertainer looks set to conclude its second weekend on another high before entering the next phase of its 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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