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Mumbai, June 29 - The Independence Day weekend has always been a prized release corridor for Bollywood, but 2026 is shaping up to be especially competitive. Two dramatically different yet equally intriguing films, Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947, are officially headed for a theatrical clash this holiday period, on August 14. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While it can't be said that both films are hugely anticipated, they definitely carry massive box office potential. Awarapan 2 marks the return of Emraan Hashmi's cult franchise nearly two decades after the original film gained popularity through television reruns, streaming, and its iconic soundtrack. The sequel is already generating buzz among millennials and longtime fans who still connect deeply with the emotional storytelling and music of the 2007 film. On Monday, the makers dropped the official teaser, and seeing the reactions on social media, the promo has managed to strike a chord with audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the other hand, Batwara 1947 reunites Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi for a large-scale period drama rooted in patriotism and history. Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, the film has been generating strong buzz and is expected to benefit from the Independence Day release corridor due to its emotional national backdrop and mass-market appeal. Sunny Deol's recent box office resurgence has also increased expectations around the film, which was originally titled Lahore 1947. What makes this clash particularly exciting is that both films appear to have distinct audience bases. While Awarapan 2 relies heavily on nostalgia, music, and emotional drama, Batwara 1947 is positioned as a theatrical patriotic spectacle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Given the nature of both the projects, they are expected to take good starts at the box office. As said, both Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 have immense potential to deliver at the box office, if the audience reception is positive, due to various reasons. All eyes are now on the trailer and other promotional material to keep the buzz alive, leading to the theatrical release.

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Live Now Akshay Kumar's much-awaited comedy entertainer Welcome To The Jungle has delivered a good opening weekend at the domestic box office with around 64 crores net collection in 3 days. While the movie features a massive star cast and has big franchise value, it somewhat exceeded expectations, given the pre-release hype, which indicates positive reception among the audiences. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film is now looking at a good hold on its first make-or-break Monday. The solid growth over the weekend suggested that the film has managed to click with the audiences, and the same is reflected in decent pre-sales for Monday. The positive word of mouth is coming into play as the film has sold over 20K tickets in three national chains (PVR, INOX, Cinepolis). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) LIVE BLOG 03:00 PM (IST) 29 JUN 2026 Live Update: BMS Sold 55K Tickets On Monday As of 3 PM, Welcome 3 has sold approx. 55K tickets on BookMyShow on its first Monday, which is the 9th highest for a Bollywood film with below 500K tickets for a whole day. At this point, it is trending above Tere Ishk Mein, which sold 53K tickets at the same time and scored 8.75 crore net. 03:00 PM (IST) 29 JUN 2026 Live Update: Welcome 3 Heads For Double-Digit Monday As of 3 PM, Welcome 3 has netted around 2.30 crores and with strong evening and night shows loading, the film is heading towards double-digit collection, which is a good hold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 10:00 AM (IST) 29 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Sold 1.19M Tickets On BMS Welcome 3 sold approx. 1.19 million tickets on the ticketing platform, BookMyShow, in the opening weekend, which is the 9th highest since 2025 for a Bollywood film. (as per Filmy View/X) 10:00 PM (IST) 28 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Sells 22K Tickets In PIC As of 10 PM, the comedy entertainer has sold around 22K tickets for the fourth day. If the spot booking remains equally good, the movie can aim for another double-digit net collection, which will keep it on course for a big success. @keyframes pulse { 0% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.2; } 100% { opacity: 1; } } .blinking-dot { height: 7px; width: 7px; background-color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; animation: pulse 1.2s infinite ease-in-out; } { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LiveBlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Update", "description": "Analytical report and live updates for Peddi box office performance.", "liveBlogUpdate": [ { "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi hits 150 cr mark", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T09:50:00+05:30", "articleBody": "Peddi has officially crossed the 150 crore net mark in India, according to early estimates." } ] }

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Mumbai, June 28 - In one of the most surprising box office developments of the season, period romantic drama Main Vaapas Aaunga has emerged as a genuine word-of-mouth success story. The Imtiaz Ali directorial managed to achieve a rare milestone by catching up with Cocktail 2 on a crucial Saturday comparison despite starting its theatrical run on a much smaller scale. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to early trade estimates, Main Vaapas Aaunga collected around 4.25 crore net with an excellent jump of +54% from Friday on its third Saturday (Day 16). The film almost matched its second Saturday collection of 4.35 crores net, which speaks a lot about its growing word of mouth. After the third Saturday, the total Indian collection of the movie has reached around 41.75 crores net, heading towards the 50 crore milestone, which looked like a far cry when the movie started. Meanwhile, Maddock Film's Cocktail 2 minted 4.25-4.35 crores net on its second Saturday, which is almost identical to Main Vaapas Aaunga's third Saturday. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the massive difference in the opening numbers of the two films. Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon, opened strongly with 13.50 crore on Day 1. In contrast, Main Vaapas Aaunga had a modest opening of 1.15 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Despite the huge initial gap, Main Vaapas Aaunga has shown exceptional growth week after week. The film has benefited heavily from strong audience appreciation, positive social media buzz, and glowing word of mouth. Instead of slowing down after its first week, the film witnessed upward momentum in its second and third weekends — a rare phenomenon in today's theatrical market. The film's emotional storytelling and Imtiaz Ali's direction have connected deeply with audiences, resulting in sustained occupancy across multiplexes and urban centres. The Diljit Dosanjh-starrer has now become one of the most talked-about sleeper successes of the year. Meanwhile, Cocktail 2 continues to remain the bigger grosser overall, having scored around 79 crores net after 9 days. However, the latest Saturday trend indicates that Main Vaapas Aaunga currently has stronger momentum and audience retention. With both films continuing their theatrical runs amid fresh competition from new releases, the coming week will determine whether Main Vaapas Aaunga can maintain its dream run at the box office.

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Mumbai, June 28 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar-fronted much-awaited comedy entertainer Welcome To The Jungle has found a massive momentum at the box office after witnessing a massive jump in collections on its second day. Following a good opening of 19 crore net (including paid previews), the multi-starrer showed strong growth on Saturday, putting the film on track for an impressive 60 crore net opening weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to early trade estimates, Welcome 3 recorded a significant rise in occupancy across major multiplexes and single screens, especially in metro cities and mass circuits. Positive word of mouth, franchise value, and the ensemble cast appear to be driving audiences to theatres in large numbers. The film witnessed over 30% growth on Day 2 to score 20+ crores net, taking its two-day total to a healthy figure of 39 crores. The advance booking for Sunday is a strong film, putting the film on course for a comfortable 60 crores net opening weekend, which will be one of the biggest for Akshay Kumar in the post-pandemic era. It is believed that the comedy genre, combined with the popularity of the Welcome franchise and massive star cast, has helped the film attract family audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The festive atmosphere in theatres and strong bookings for Sunday have further boosted expectations. Meanwhile, the comedy entertainer has grossed around 57.50 crores worldwide in two days, including 10+ crores at the overseas box office. The movie's overseas performance has been modest so far, which is generally the case with Akshay Kumar starrers. Directed by Ahmed Khan as a grand entertainer, packed with humour and chaos, Welcome To The Jungle features a star-studded ensemble cast that has generated considerable buzz since the film's announcement. The movie's performance over the weekend will now determine whether it can maintain momentum during the crucial weekday period. With encouraging audience response and improving occupancy trends, the film has managed to turn early mixed expectations into a promising box office run.

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Mumbai, June 27 - The excitement around Awarapan 2 continues to grow as a new update about the film's teaser launch has surfaced online. Starring Emraan Hashmi in the lead role with Disha Patani, the sequel to the 2007 cult classic has quickly become one of the most anticipated Bollywood films among fans of intense action dramas and emotional storytelling. Awarapan 2 Teaser Out On June 29 On Friday (June 26), the makers officially confirmed that the teaser of Awarapan 2 will arrive on June 29. This will be the first major asset of the movie since it was announced last year. The sequel officially went on floors in Bangkok in 2025, with director Nitin Kakkar taking charge of the project. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Unveiling the Soul of Awarapan 2A Melody, A Memory,A New Journey Begins.Teaser out on June 29th!#Awarapan2 #TeaserOn29thJune pic.twitter.com/pAEDsrzBtu— Sony Music India (@sonymusicindia) June 26, 2026 Earlier interviews with Emraan Hashmi revealed that the makers spent nearly two years refining the script to ensure the sequel lives up to the emotional depth and cult legacy of the original film. The actor had also confirmed that the project was not being made purely for nostalgia, but with a strong continuation story in mind. Awarapan 2 is currently scheduled to hit theatres on August 14, 2026. Musical Horror Rooh Shoot Begins In October 2026 Meanwhile, Emraan Hashmi is also preparing for another ambitious project titled Rooh. Unlike Awarapan 2, Rooh is a musical horror film and will begin shooting in October this year. The film will be directed by Mayank Sharma and is expected to feature two leading actresses alongside Emraan Hashmi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Rooh was recently announced with the chilling first look glimpse. The movie is written by Vishal Kapoor and Mayank Sharma, and is produced by Sunny Khanna and Vikram Khakhar under Vicked Films Productions. Reports say that Mithoon and Vishal Mishra are being eyed to score music for the film, promising another chartbuster album for Hashmi.

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Mumbai, June 27 - The much-awaited thriller Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, has officially locked its theatrical release date. The film is slated to hit cinemas worldwide on September 11, 2026, marking one of the biggest Bollywood releases of the year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan, Haiwaan has already created significant buzz among moviegoers due to its intriguing premise and the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after nearly two decades. The duo, known for their memorable on-screen chemistry in films like Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Tashan, are expected to bring an intense dynamic to this psychological thriller. According to industry reports, Haiwaan is inspired by the critically acclaimed Malayalam thriller Oppam, starring superstar Mohanlal. While Saif Ali Khan is expected to play the protagonist, Akshay Kumar will reportedly be seen in a dark, negative role — something fans are eagerly looking forward to. Meanwhile, Mohanlal will be seen in a cameo role. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) One obsession. One relentless pursuit.One date you’ll want to remember.#Haiwaan - A Priyadarshan Film starring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar ✨In cinemas 11th September 2026.Mark your calendars 🗓️ #SaifAliKhan @akshaykumar@priyadarshandir @ipritamofficial… pic.twitter.com/cAuIDV7sTR— KVN Productions (@KvnProductions) June 27, 2026 Apart from the theatrical release update, the makers have also finalised the film's post-theatrical streaming partner. Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired the digital rights, and the film will stream on SonyLIV after completing its run in cinemas. The deal also includes satellite and music rights as well, making it one of the notable pre-release acquisitions in recent months. With Priyadarshan at the helm and a powerful star cast leading the project, along with Saiyami Kher, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Haiwaan is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated thrillers of 2026. Fans are now eagerly waiting for the teaser and official trailer announcement. The movie is produced by KVN Production in its Bollywood debut with Thespian Films.

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Mumbai, June 27 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has dominated the comedy-horror and ensemble entertainer space in 2026 with two major releases — Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle. While both films generated decent buzz before release, the real battle began at the box office, with advance booking numbers and opening day collections becoming the biggest talking points. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The comedy genre has fared well over the years if made well, and both the films this year featuring Khiladi Kumar have proved that once again by taking a good start at the domestic box office, continuing Akshay's winning streak. However, the interesting thing is that both films have put almost identical numbers, from booking to day 1 collection. Opening Day Advance Booking Analysis Bhooth Bangla maintained a slight lead in advance booking numbers. The horror-comedy benefited from Akshay Kumar's return to the genre and strong trailer response. Meanwhile, Welcome To The Jungle also recorded impressive pre-sales due to franchise nostalgia, ensemble cast appeal, and strong family audience interest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Welcome To The Jungle vs Bhooth Bangla Advance Booking Comparison Film Without Block Seats With Block Seats Bhooth Bangla ₹ 3.30 Cr ₹ 6.80 Cr Welcome To The Jungle ₹ 3.10 Cr ₹ 6.25 Cr Opening Day India Net Collection Analysis Although Bhooth Bangla maintained a slight edge in booking, Welcome To The Jungle successfully converted audience excitement into higher footfalls on release day, after scoring identical numbers in paid previews. The comedy entertainer clearly dominated the Day 1 box office race by posting a bigger opening collection, proving the strength of franchise-driven cinema in Bollywood. Both Bhooth Bangla delivered a good start and went on to become one of the most successful Bollywood films of 2026. Welcome To The Jungle has also opened well and showcased Akshay Kumar's continued pull among audiences. The advances for the weekend are good, and if the momentum continues beyond the weekend, Welcome 3 can emerge as another successful film for the actor. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Welcome To The Jungle vs Bhooth Bangla Day 1 Collection Comparison Film Paid Previews Total Day 1 India Net Bhooth Bangla ₹ 3.75 Cr ₹ 16 Cr Welcome To The Jungle ₹ 3.75 Cr ₹ 19 Cr

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Live Now Akshay Kumar's much-awaited comedy entertainer Welcome To The Jungle has registered a good opening on Friday. The film, which brings back the madness and chaos associated with the popular Welcome franchise, witnessed good occupancy across multiplexes and mass circuits. The movie is likely to see further growth over the weekend, especially with family audiences showing interest in the comedy-drama. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film boasts a massive ensemble cast featuring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, and several other popular faces. Fans have particularly praised Akshay Kumar's comic timing and the nostalgic entertainment factor that reminds audiences of the earlier films in the franchise. While critics have given mixed reviews, the film's light-hearted humour and star power appear to be working in its favour at the ticket windows. Welcome To The Jungle scored around 19 crore net on its opening day, including paid previews, and is expected to post a solid jump in collections over Saturday and Sunday shows. If the momentum continues, the film could end its opening weekend on a strong note. The makers are also banking on positive word-of-mouth and the franchise's loyal fan base to maintain steady collections in the coming days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) LIVE BLOG 10:00 PM (IST) 27 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Live Update: Clocked 24+ Crore Gross The third Welcome movie scored an excellent jump of over 30% on its first Saturday to gross 24+ crores (20+ crore net), for almost 47 crores domestic gross in 2 days. 08:00 PM (IST) 27 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Live Update: Clocked 15.25+ Crore Gross Welcome 3 is showing a good jump of around +15% on its second day. As of 8 PM, the film has already grossed 15.25+ crores on Saturday, and is heading towards 22-24+ crores gross day, which clearly shows the acceptance for the movie among audiences. 03:00 PM (IST) 27 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Live Update: Clocked 6+ Crore Gross Welcome 3 is showing 10% jump over the opening day's collection, as of 3 PM. With strong evening and night shows coming up, the film is heading towards 17-18 crores net collection on its second day. The opening weekend should be 55+ crores net. 03:00 PM (IST) 27 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Overseas Collection The third instalment of the iconic Welcome franchise took a decent opening on its opening day at the overseas box office, scoring around 4.75 crores gross. The overseas opening weekend could be around 17+ crores gross. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 12:00 PM (IST) 27 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle BMS Ticket Sales Surge 35% Welcome To The Jungle is showing a good surge in terms of BookMyShow ticket sales. The film has sold around 64K tickets as of 12 PM, which is nearly 35% higher than opening day at this time. 08:00 AM (IST) 27 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Scored 22.80 Crore Gross On Day 1 According to early estimates, Welcome To The Jungle has scored around 15.25 crore net (18.30 crore gross) on its opening day. Including paid previews, the opening of the film is 19 crores net (22.80 crore gross), which is a good start. Worldwide, the movie has grossed around 27.50 crores. @keyframes pulse { 0% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.2; } 100% { opacity: 1; } } .blinking-dot { height: 7px; width: 7px; background-color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; animation: pulse 1.2s infinite ease-in-out; } { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LiveBlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Update", "description": "Analytical report and live updates for Peddi box office performance.", "liveBlogUpdate": [ { "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi hits 150 cr mark", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T09:50:00+05:30", "articleBody": "Peddi has officially crossed the 150 crore net mark in India, according to early estimates." } ] }

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Mumbai, June 26 - In an era where theatrical success is increasingly unpredictable, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge arrived like a storm and refused to slow down even after weeks. The Aditya Dhar-directed spy actioner has completed a sensational 100-day run at the box office, proving that powerful storytelling and grand cinematic spectacle still rule the big screen. A Rare Box Office Phenomenon (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Led by Ranveer Singh, The Revenge began as one of the most anticipated releases of the year, but it quickly transformed into a worldwide phenomenon, with audiences turning up in massive numbers, be it in the home market or international territories. The film delivered a gripping mix of action, emotion, revenge, and political drama. Director Aditya Dhar expanded the scale with emotionally charged moments and a darker narrative that kept viewers invested from start to finish. The sequel not only met expectations but surpassed them in every possible way. Dhurandhar 2's extraordinary box office journey became one of the biggest talking points in the industry. From record-breaking opening numbers to packed theatres weeks after release, the actioner maintained a level of audience excitement rarely seen in recent years. Fans celebrated the film through social media trends, viral dialogues, fan edits, and repeated theatre visits, helping it evolve into much more than just another blockbuster release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What It Means For Indian Cinema Beyond its commercial success, the film also represents a major moment for Indian cinema. Dhurandhar 2 proved that audiences are still willing to invest in large-scale theatrical experiences when backed by strong storytelling, emotional depth, and cinematic ambition. At a time when the industry is constantly debating the impact of streaming platforms and changing viewing habits, the film's success has restored confidence in the power of theatrical filmmaking and event cinema. Apart from its box office numbers of 1800+ crores gross worldwide, the film earned praise for its performances and technical brilliance. Ranveer Singh's intense portrayal struck a chord with audiences, while the supporting cast added depth and impact to the story. The background score, action choreography, and large-scale cinematic presentation elevated the overall experience, making it one of the most talked-about films of the year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes this 100-day milestone even more remarkable is the changing nature of modern movie consumption. In the era of instant streaming and short attention spans, sustaining theatrical momentum for over three months is a rare achievement. Yet Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge managed to unite audiences across regions and generations, reminding the industry of the unmatched magic of the theatrical experience.

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Akshay Kumar’s comedy entertainer Welcome To The Jungle has begun its box office journey with an estimated 3.75 crore net, around 4.50 crore gross from paid preview shows across India. Early trade reports suggest the film performed well in limited evening/night screenings ahead of its official release. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film features a huge ensemble led by Akshay Kumar along with Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade and Rajpal Yadav, among others. Trade analysts are closely watching whether positive word-of-mouth can help the film sustain through the weekend, especially after Akshay Kumar’s recent comedy success with Bhooth Bangla. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) LIVE BLOG 10:00 PM (IST) 26 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Live Update: Clocked 18+ Crore Gross According to early estimates, Welcome To The Jungle has scored around 15+ crore net (18+ crore gross) on its opening day. Including paid previews, the opening of the film is 18.75 crores net (22.50 crore gross), which is a good start. Worldwide, the movie has grossed around 30 crores (estimated). 08:00 PM (IST) 26 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Live Update: Clocked 13.75+ Crore Gross The comedy entertainer has improved with each passing show, overall showing good momentum on its opening day. The film has grossed 13.75+ crores as of 8 PM in real-time collection, and is heading towards 18-20+ crores gross on its opening day, excluding paid previews. 03:00 PM (IST) 26 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Live Update: Clocked 5.50+ Crore Gross The Ahmed Khan-directed film is showing good momentum going into the evening and night shows. The film has grossed 5.50+ crores as of 3 PM in real-time collection, and if the momentum continues, the movie can score 14-15 crores net on its opening day, excluding paid previews. 12:00 PM (IST) 26 JUN 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Live Update: Clocked 2+ Crore Gross As of 12 PM, the comedy entertainer grossed over 2 crore (1.75 crore net). The word of mouth is coming into play as occupancy for evening and night shows is much better, comfortably putting it on course for around 15 crores net opening day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 09:10 AM (IST) 26 JUN 2026 Taran Adarsh Gave 3.5 Stars To Welcome 3, Calls It Entertaining #OneWordReview...#WelcomeToTheJungle: ENTERTAINING.Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½Get ready for a 1980s-style masala entertainer... The focus is on fun, laughter, nostalgia, and larger-than-life entertainment – not logic or reasoning... Several jokes land effectively, though the post-interval… pic.twitter.com/ImE9Dccrnp— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 25, 2026 . 09:00 PM (IST) 26 June 2026 Welcome To The Jungle Paid Previews: Scores Decent 3.75 Cr Net Just like Akshay Kumar's last movie, Bhooth Bangla, Welcome To The Jungle also scored around 3.75 crores net collection in its Thursday paid previews, which is one of the biggest for a Bollywood film. The movie is expected to take around 15 crore net opening (including previews). @keyframes pulse { 0% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.2; } 100% { opacity: 1; } } .blinking-dot { height: 7px; width: 7px; background-color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; animation: pulse 1.2s infinite ease-in-out; } { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LiveBlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Update", "description": "Analytical report and live updates for Peddi box office performance.", "liveBlogUpdate": [ { "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi hits 150 cr mark", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T09:50:00+05:30", "articleBody": "Peddi has officially crossed the 150 crore net mark in India, according to early estimates." } ] }

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Mumbai, June 25 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle has opened to a decent response at the Indian box office, with the film showing trends quite similar to the actor's previous release Bhooth Bangla. Pre-sales pattern of the comedy entertainer is nearly identical to Bhooth Bangla, especially when block seats are excluded, hinting towards a similar opening day performance as well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to estimates, Welcome To The Jungle has scored around 3.75 crore net from its limited paid previews, translating to approximately 4.50 crore gross. Interestingly, these numbers are on par with the paid preview collections of Bhooth Bangla, further strengthening comparisons between the two Akshay Kumar releases. Despite carrying the popular Welcome franchise brand and a massive ensemble cast, the film's initial response has remained steady rather than extraordinary. Trade experts believe that spot bookings and audience word-of-mouth will now decide whether the film can register strong growth over the weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome 3 carries decent advances heading into the first full-fledged day. Bhooth Bangla opened to 12.25 crores net (16 crores net with paid previews), and the latest entertainer is also heading to score a similar opening. While the effect of the word of mouth will be known over the weekend, initial response seems to be positive, which is good news. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the third instalment of the iconic franchise features an ensemble lineup including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade and Rajpal Yadav, among others. The film aims to revive the chaos and comic madness associated with the iconic Welcome franchise.

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Mumbai, June 25 - Director Imtiaz Ali's period romantic drama Main Vaapas Aaunga has crossed the 50 crore mark worldwide, continuing its impressive upward trajectory at the box office after a slow opening week. The film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Naseeruddin Shah, has emerged as one of the biggest word-of-mouth success stories of the year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to estimates, Main Vaapas Aaunga collected approximately 52 crore globally within 13 days of release. The film's India net collection currently stands at around 32.50 crore (38.65 crore gross), while overseas markets have contributed an estimated 13.25 crores to its growing total. The period love story, set against the backdrop of Partition, witnessed remarkable growth during its second weekend. After earning almost 2 crore net on its second Friday, the film jumped to 4.35 crore on Saturday and 5.75 crore on Sunday, indicating strong audience acceptance and positive word-of-mouth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Despite opening to modest numbers, Main Vaapas Aaunga steadily built momentum through glowing audience reactions and strong appreciation for its emotional storytelling, music, and performances. Social media chatter around the film has also played a key role in boosting occupancy, especially in metro circuits like Delhi-NCR. Fans and critics alike have praised the film's emotional depth, with many calling it one of Imtiaz Ali's most heartfelt works in recent years. The film's soundtrack has also received widespread acclaim, with audiences particularly appreciating the music composed by A. R. Rahman.