Akshay Kumar’s Welcome to the Jungle has completed its first week at the box office on a respectable note. After a strong opening weekend, the comedy entertainer witnessed the usual weekday slowdown but continued to maintain a stable run. Backed by its ensemble cast and the popularity of the Welcome franchise, the film has managed to attract family audiences across India.
With Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s much-awaited Alpha releasing in theatres today, the coming days will be crucial in determining whether Welcome to the Jungle can sustain its momentum.
Welcome to the Jungle Box Office Collection Day 7
According to Sacnilk, Welcome to the Jungle collected an estimated ₹5.25 crore (India net) on Day 7, taking its first-week India net collection to approximately ₹92 crore.
The film has also crossed the ₹130 crore mark at the worldwide box office, making it one of the better-performing Bollywood releases of the year despite the expected weekday decline.
Welcome to the Jungle Box Office Collection (7 Days)
- Day 7 India Net: ₹5.25 crore
- India Net Total: Approximately ₹92 crore
- Worldwide Collection: Over ₹130 crore
The film enjoyed impressive collections during its opening weekend before settling into a typical weekday trend, which is common for commercial entertainers.
Welcome to the Jungle vs Alpha Box Office Clash
The biggest challenge for Welcome to the Jungle begins with the theatrical release of Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari.
As Alpha opens across cinemas, screen allocation and audience attention are expected to shift toward the new action thriller. Since Welcome to the Jungle had already entered its weekday slowdown, the arrival of a major Bollywood release could impact its second-week collections.
Industry observers will closely monitor whether the Akshay Kumar-led comedy can continue drawing family audiences or lose momentum against fresh competition.
First Week Performance Remains Strong
Despite the expected dip in weekday earnings, Welcome to the Jungle has delivered a solid first-week performance.
Crossing ₹90 crore net in India and ₹130 crore worldwide within seven days highlights the franchise’s enduring popularity and the strong appeal of its star-studded cast, which includes Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, and several other Bollywood actors.
The film’s opening weekend played a significant role in building its impressive first-week total.
Can Welcome to the Jungle Cross ₹100 Crore?
The second weekend will be crucial for the film’s box office journey.
If Welcome to the Jungle witnesses strong family footfalls on Saturday and Sunday, it is expected to comfortably cross the ₹100 crore India net milestone. Positive word-of-mouth and franchise value could help the comedy maintain a steady run despite competition from Alpha.
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While weekday collections slowed as expected, the film has already established itself as one of the notable Hindi releases of the year. Its performance over the coming weekend will determine whether it can continue its successful box office run or face a sharper decline due to the arrival of a major new release.
BY JESSICA SABHARWAL
