Last Updated: 06 July 2026
Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) is a 2026 Indian comedy film directed by Ahmed Khan and starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor and Shreyas Talpade. Released on 26 June 2026, the third instalment of the cult Welcome franchise has revived the nostalgia of the ensemble comedy space and put up a steady, consistent run at the box office.
Below, you can find the complete day-wise box office collection along with the budget details and overall performance analysis of the film.
Day-wise Box Office Collection (11 Days)
| Day / Timeline | India Net | Overseas | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1-7 (Week 1) | ₹93.15 Cr | ₹26.45 Cr | ₹137.07 Cr |
| Day 8 (2nd Fri) | ₹4.50 Cr | ₹1.49 Cr | ₹7.33 Cr |
| Day 9 (2nd Sat) | ₹7.95 Cr | ₹1.58 Cr | ₹10.93 Cr |
| Day 10 (2nd Sun) | ₹6.50 Cr* | ₹1.35 Cr* | ₹8.55 Cr* |
| Day 11 (2nd Mon – Live) | ₹2.20 Cr* | ₹0.70 Cr* | ₹3.10 Cr* |
| Total (11 Days) | ₹114.30 Cr | ₹31.57 Cr | ₹166.98 Cr |
Budget Details
| Details | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated Budget | ₹125 Crore |
| Break-even Target | ₹155 Crore |
| Total Collection Till Date | ₹166.98 Crore (133.5% Recovered) |
| Status / Verdict | HIT |
Total Collection (Summary)
| Category | Collection |
|---|---|
| Total Worldwide Gross | ₹166.98 Crore |
| India Net | ₹114.30 Crore |
| India Gross | ₹135.41 Crore |
| Overseas Gross | ₹31.57 Crore |
Hit or Flop Analysis
Welcome To The Jungle has put up a steady, consistent show, crossing ₹166 crore worldwide in 11 days despite fresh competition from newcomers like Alpha in its second week. The film’s biggest milestone came when it entered the ₹100 crore-net club in India, making it Akshay Kumar’s 21st film to achieve this feat — extending his own record as the actor with the most 100-crore-net grossers in Bollywood history. It also became the sixth Bollywood film of 2026 to cross the ₹100 crore worldwide mark, and the fifth to cross ₹150 crore globally.
With a controlled production budget of ₹125 crore, the film needed a worldwide gross of around ₹155 crore to comfortably clear its costs. Having crossed that mark and currently sitting at over 133% recovery, the film can be called a Hit. Its overseas run has been on the modest side, which is fairly typical for Akshay Kumar’s recent releases, but the domestic numbers have stayed strong through the weekdays as well.
About the Movie
Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome To The Jungle is the third instalment of the long-running Welcome comedy franchise. The story follows a scheming businessman who deliberately tries to bankroll a flop film to dodge a financial fraud case, only to hire a team of “unsuccessful” directors and actors — a plan that inevitably spirals out of control with gangsters, mistaken identities and chaos.
The film rests on a massive ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar, along with Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, and a long list of familiar franchise faces. One of the more talked-about aspects off-screen has been Akshay Kumar’s remuneration model for the film — instead of an upfront acting fee, he reportedly opted for a backend profit-sharing arrangement, giving him a direct stake in the film’s box office success.
Overall, the film delivers on the franchise’s promise of nostalgic, wall-to-wall ensemble comedy, and has managed a steady theatrical run even as the second week brought fresh competition into cinemas.