Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle has made a promising start at the box office, registering one of the biggest opening days of the actor’s career. Based on early trends, the comedy entertainer has secured a place among Akshay’s top 10 highest opening-day performers.
The film, which released in cinemas on June 26, opened to a positive response at the ticket windows despite receiving mixed reactions from audiences and critics. Early estimates indicate that the film has delivered a healthy opening, giving Akshay Kumar another encouraging start at the box office.
According to early trade estimates, Welcome To The Jungle is expected to collect around ₹15 crore net in India on its first day, excluding paid previews. Including preview collections, the film’s overall opening is estimated to be higher, placing it comfortably among the actor’s strongest opening-day performances.
The strong opening has been supported by good advance bookings and steady occupancy throughout the day. The film also benefited from the Welcome franchise’s popularity and its ensemble cast, which attracted audiences across major centres.
With this performance, Welcome To The Jungle has reportedly entered the list of Akshay Kumar’s top 10 career openers. The film has also outperformed the opening-day collections of several of his recent releases, giving the actor another positive start in 2026.
The coming weekend will now play a crucial role in determining the film’s long-term box office performance. Positive word of mouth and sustained audience interest could help the comedy entertainer maintain its momentum over the next few days.
Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome To The Jungle features a star-studded ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar, alongside Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez and several other actors. The film marks the latest instalment in the Welcome franchise and is currently running in theatres.