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Mumbai, July 18 - Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has triggered a fresh controversy surrounding the 2023 hit OMG 2 after claiming that the film's original concept was his idea and that he was never credited for his contribution. The actor alleged that he had worked on the story with filmmaker Amit Rai years before the project took shape, but the script underwent major changes after Akshay Kumar came on board, eventually leading to his exit from the film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to Rawal, the initial version of OMG 2 was significantly different from the one that eventually reached theatres. He claimed that the original story did not feature a divine character and that his name was omitted despite contributing to the film's conception. The actor expressed disappointment that he received no story or concept credit after the project moved forward without him. Producer Ashwin Varde has strongly denied the allegations, calling Rawal's claims "baseless, untrue and unsubstantiated." Varde further alleged that Rawal had once attempted to develop OMG 2 without Akshay Kumar, describing such an effort as "unethical." He maintained that the film was developed independently and insisted that Rawal's version of events does not reflect what actually transpired during the making of the sequel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Director and writer Amit Rai has also rejected Rawal's assertions, stating that the screenplay and concept of OMG 2 were his own work. Rai denied that the film originated from Rawal's idea, effectively dismissing the actor's claims of creative ownership. With both the producer and director publicly refuting the allegations, the dispute has escalated into one of the biggest behind-the-scenes controversies surrounding OMG 2, reigniting discussions about authorship, story credits and creative recognition in the Hindi film industry.

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Mumbai, July 17 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle is now expected to finish its theatrical run below the 200 crore worldwide gross mark, despite looking like a certain entrant into the club just a week ago. The comedy entertainer enjoyed a good opening, maintained healthy collections through its initial days, and appeared comfortably on course to cross the milestone before the box office landscape changed dramatically. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Just a week ago, Welcome 3 looked like a sure-shot 200 crore worldwide grosser. However, the arrival of Dhamaal 4, another major comedy franchise targeting the same audience, has significantly dented its momentum. With exhibitors allocating more shows to the new release and audiences shifting towards the fresher offering, Welcome To The Jungle witnessed a sharp decline in its third-week collections, making the 200 crore mark increasingly difficult to achieve. The timing of Dhamaal 4's release has proved crucial. Since both films belong to the comedy genre, there has been a direct overlap in their target audience. While Welcome To The Jungle had already enjoyed a successful theatrical run, the increased competition curtailed its long legs at the box office. The film is now expected to wrap up its run just short of the double-century milestone worldwide unless it stages an unexpected late surge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In three weeks, the Ahmed Khan-directed flick has minted around 190 crores gross worldwide, including over 156 crores gross domestically. The turnaround now looks unlikely with Christopher Nolan's highly-anticipated The Odyssey releasing today (July 17), which will be the number 1 movie this week at the Indian box office. Despite missing the 200 crore worldwide mark, Welcome To The Jungle will still be counted among the successful Hindi releases of the year. The film delivered respectable numbers, further strengthened Akshay Kumar's resurgence at the box office, and once again highlighted the commercial appeal of well-made comedy entertainers. However, considering where the film stood only a week ago, falling short of 200 crore worldwide will undoubtedly be viewed as a missed opportunity.

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Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle, serving as the third installment of the beloved comedy franchise, has now concluded its third week at the box office. With a reported production budget of 120 crore, the film has successfully navigated past that figure to emerge as a hit, currently standing with a net collection of 131.85 Cr. While the project achieved profitability, there is a distinct feeling that it could have reached a much higher peak had it not been for the aggressive competitive waves that have effectively inhabited its throne. The arrival of fresh releases has squeezed its screen presence, leaving the film to navigate a significantly tighter market as it heads toward its final lifetime numbers. As of the end of its third week, Welcome To The Jungle has achieved a cumulative worldwide gross collection of ₹190.00 Cr. This includes a domestic gross of ₹156.65 Cr and an overseas contribution of ₹33.35 Cr. In terms of India net collections, the film currently stands at ₹131.85 Cr. While the numbers are respectable, the drop from the previous weeks is quite evident as the screening landscape shifted significantly over the last seven days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Welcome To The Jungle - Week 3 India Net CollectionDAY NUMBERINDIA NET COLLECTIONSHOW COUNTDay 15 (3rd Friday)₹ 1.00 Cr3,769Day 16 (3rd Saturday)₹ 1.60 Cr2,315Day 17 (3rd Sunday)₹ 1.90 Cr2,273Day 18 (3rd Monday)₹ 0.55 Cr1,917Day 19 (3rd Tuesday)₹ 0.75 Cr1,951Day 20 (3rd Wednesday)₹ 0.50 Cr1,908Day 21 (3rd Thursday)₹ 0.50 Cr1,902Total Week 3₹ 6.80 Cr16,035 As we look at the cumulative performance, the film has reached an India net collection of ₹131.85 Cr. However, the momentum has shifted noticeably with each passing week. After a strong ₹93.15 Cr start in its opening week, the second week saw a standard dip to ₹31.90 Cr. The most drastic change occurred in this third week, where earnings fell to ₹6.80 Cr—a sharp drop of nearly 78 percent from the previous week. This decline is largely attributed to the arrival of new major releases like Dhamaal 4 and Alpha, which took away a substantial portion of the screens and show counts. By the end of the third week, the film was operating on 1,902 shows on Thursday, a steep decline from its peak show counts in the first fortnight. Occupancy remained on the lower side, averaging around 9 to 10 percent during the weekdays. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Daily performance during the third week showed some resilience over the weekend, with Saturday and Sunday bringing in ₹1.60 Cr and ₹1.90 Cr respectively. However, the weekdays saw the numbers settling into the 50 to 75 lakh range. On its 21st day, the film collected ₹0.50 Cr net, showing a flat trend from the previous day. This stability at lower levels suggests that the film has reached its saturation point in most urban centers. Ticket sales data from BookMyShow further illustrates this journey. For the third week alone, the platform recorded roughly 1 lakh tickets sold, with the weekend accounting for more than half of that volume. Cumulatively, the film has sold over 2.32 million tickets on the platform since its release. In the broader context of 2026 releases, Welcome To The Jungle currently holds the 4th position in terms of ticket sales, trailing only behind major hits like Dhurandhar 2, Border 2, and Bhooth Bangla. While it narrowly missed the overall top 10 list for the 2025-26 period, its performance remains notable for a comedy sequel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Multiplex engagement also saw a dip, with national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis selling approximately 24,000 tickets throughout the third week. On the international front, the film added around ₹1.65 Cr during the third week, taking its total overseas gross to ₹33.35 Cr. The slow pace in the international market mirrors the domestic trend, as the diaspora audience also shifts focus toward newer releases. Looking ahead, the path for Welcome To The Jungle is expected to narrow even further. With Christopher Nolans The Odyssey arriving in theaters today, all premium formats and a vast majority of general screens will be occupied by the global tentpole. This will likely limit the films fourth-week prospects significantly. Based on current trends, the film is expected to finish its lifetime run with an India net collection in the range of ₹135 Cr to ₹138 Cr. While it has managed to cross the 130 Cr mark, the intense competition in the 2026 calendar has curtailed its ability to reach the 150 Cr milestone.

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Mumbai, July 16 - The first week of December 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest box office battlegrounds in recent memory. Three major Hindi and pan-India releases are set to arrive within two days of each other, setting the stage for an intense clash before Hollywood giants Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three, and Shah Rukh Khan's King dominate cinemas later in the month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Prabhas' much-awaited period action drama Fauzi has officially locked December 3, 2026, as its theatrical release date. Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, the film has generated significant buzz ever since its announcement and is expected to be one of the biggest pan-India releases of the year. With Prabhas returning in a larger-than-life role, the film is expected to command a massive release across multiple languages. Just a day later, on December 4, Ajay Devgn's much-awaited Ranger is scheduled to hit theatres. Sharing the same release date is Akshay Kumar's untitled collaboration with director Anees Bazmee, setting up a direct three-way contest among some of Indian cinema's biggest stars. While all three films cater to different audiences, they will inevitably compete for premium screens, show timings, and opening weekend collections. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The timing makes the clash even more significant. The three Indian releases will have barely two weeks to maximise their theatrical business before Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three, along with King, arrive later in December, films that are expected to occupy a substantial share of IMAX and premium large-format screens worldwide. As a result, the opening weekend and first fortnight will be crucial for Fauzi, Ranger, and Akshay Kumar's upcoming entertainer. With Prabhas, Ajay Devgn, and Akshay Kumar all eyeing the lucrative year-end holiday season, the first week of December 2026 is set to become one of the most closely watched box office clashes in recent years. Whether all three films stick to their announced dates or one eventually opts to avoid the crowded window remains to be seen, but as of now, audiences are in for a blockbuster showdown.

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Welcome To The Jungle, the third installment of the celebrated comedy franchise, has officially secured its status as a clean hit at the box office. With a production budget evaluated at a highly reasonable 125 crore, the film has navigated its theatrical run effectively to ensure profitability for its makers. As of its 18th day, the movie has achieved worldwide gross collections of 187.48 crore, which includes a domestic gross of 154.63 crore and an overseas contribution of 32.85 crore. The total India net collection has now reached 130.10 crore across a cumulative 130,251 shows. On its third Monday, Day 18, the film recorded a net collection of 0.55 crore from 1,917 shows. This figure represents a 71.1 percent drop compared to the Sunday net of 1.90 crore. While the film had a strong run over its first two weeks, it is now facing significant competition from the recent release of Dhamaal 4. Since both movies cater to the same comedy-loving audience, the market has seen a visible shift in preference toward the newer title. Due to this genre-specific clash and the resulting weekday depletion, initial trade projections that targeted a 150 crore domestic net have been adjusted. The film is now expected to wrap its lifetime theatrical lifecycle at approximately 135 crore domestic net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The theater occupancy for the Hindi 2D version on Monday stood at an overall average of 10.19 percent. The day started slowly with a morning occupancy of 3.92 percent but gained some momentum as the day progressed. The afternoon shows recorded 9.62 percent, followed by 8.31 percent in the evening, and finally peaking at 14.00 percent for the night shows. Among the major regions, Mumbai maintained a lead with 10.3 percent occupancy over 149 shows. Ahmedabad recorded 8.3 percent across 154 shows, while the National Capital Region saw an occupancy of 8.0 percent from 243 shows. Looking at the performance in national chains for Monday, the film sold approximately 1,780 tickets across 768 shows, resulting in a daily gross of around 4.5 lakhs and an occupancy of 1.38 percent. Breaking the data down by chain, PVR saw around 930 tickets sold with a gross of 2.6 lakhs across 334 shows. INOX followed with approximately 640 tickets sold, earning a gross of 1.4 lakhs from 282 shows. Cinepolis contributed around 210 tickets and a gross of roughly 46.8 thousand from 152 shows. These numbers reflect the movie entry into the final phase of its theatrical journey in urban centers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the digital front, BookMyShow continues to show a massive cumulative tally for the project. The platform recorded 26.16K ticket sales on the third Sunday, which dropped to 8.77K on Monday. This brings the total tickets sold on BookMyShow to an impressive 2,296,620 so far. Internationally, the film added 0.25 crore on Day 18, pushing its overseas gross total to 32.85 crore. While the arrival of new competition has slowed its pace, Welcome To The Jungle remains a successful addition to the franchise, demonstrating the enduring pull of its ensemble cast and brand name.

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Mumbai, July 13 - Comedy has firmly re-established itself as one of the most dependable genres at the Indian box office in 2026, particularly in Bollywood. After a string of successful theatrical outings, Bhooth Bangla, Welcome To The Jungle, and now Dhamaal 4 have delivered a hat-trick of successes, proving that audiences continue to embrace wholesome entertainers on the big screen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The remarkable run also highlights the strong demand for family-friendly films that offer laughter and carefree, light-hearted entertainment. The winning streak began with Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla in April, which emerged as a solid theatrical success, grossing over 270 crores worldwide and setting the tone for the genre's resurgence in the summer to come. Welcome To The Jungle carried the momentum forward in June, while Dhamaal 4 has now laid the foundation for another successful box office run with an excellent opening weekend. Together, the three films have reaffirmed that comedy remains a major crowd-puller when backed by entertaining content. The success of Welcome To The Jungle and Dhamaal 4 is particularly significant because the two films arrived just two weeks apart. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Conventional industry wisdom has often suggested that two big-budget comedies releasing in proximity would end up affecting each other's business. However, their performances have effectively debunked that belief. Instead of competing for the same audience, both films have found acceptance, demonstrating that moviegoers are willing to support multiple entertainers if each offers a satisfying theatrical experience. The trend sends a strong message to filmmakers and exhibitors alike - release dates alone do not determine a film's fate—content does. When a comedy connects with audiences through its humour, emotions, and family appeal, theatrical success follows regardless of nearby competition. The consecutive success of Bhooth Bangla, Welcome To The Jungle, and Dhamaal 4 has once again established that laughter remains one of the safest bets at the box office, provided the entertainment quotient is high enough to bring audiences into cinemas.

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The third Friday has proven to be a challenging day for Welcome To The Jungle, as the film faced a significant reduction in its theatrical footprint to accommodate the release of Dhamaal 4. On its 15th day, the comedy entertainer collected a net of ₹ 1.00 crore in India. This represents a 53.5 per cent drop from the ₹ 2.15 crore it managed on the previous day. This sharp decline is directly linked to a massive screen crunch; while the movie was running on 6,092 shows this Thursday, that number was cut down to 3,769 shows on Friday, effectively losing nearly half of its screens in a single day. Currently, the total India net collection for Welcome To The Jungle stands at ₹ 126.05 crore, with the India gross reaching ₹ 149.80 crore. On the international front, the film added ₹ 0.25 crore on Friday, bringing its total overseas gross to ₹ 31.70 crore. When we look at the global picture, the total worldwide gross collection has now reached ₹ 181.50 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The impact of new competition is very clear when we examine the performance in national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. On Thursday, the film was holding steady in these chains with around 12,000 tickets sold, generating a gross of approximately ₹ 26 lakh. However, by Friday, those numbers saw a steep fall. Across the three major chains, the film sold only about 2,900 tickets, bringing in a gross of ₹ 9 lakh. PVR contributed nearly 1.4k tickets with a gross of ₹ 4.5 lakh, followed by INOX with 1.3k tickets and ₹ 3 lakh gross. Cinepolis saw a much smaller contribution of nearly 0.3k tickets, amounting to around ₹ 70,000 in gross collections. On BookMyShow, the shift in audience interest was also evident. The film had sold about 27,640 tickets on its second Thursday, but that figure dropped to 13,940 tickets on the third Friday. The total lifetime tickets sold on the platform have now reached 2,235,000. Much like Alia Bhatt's Alpha, Welcome To The Jungle stopped trending on the BookMyShow charts on Saturday due to the Dhamaal 4 surge. However, in a surprising turn, the film has started to trend again, particularly during the 11 AM to 12 PM window, suggesting some level of recovery or interest from the weekend crowd. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The overall occupancy for the Hindi 2D version stood at 12.92 per cent on Friday. The film started the day with 8.77 per cent occupancy in the morning shows and saw a very minor increase to 9.38 per cent in the afternoon. Evening shows remained steady at 10.23 per cent, but there was a notable jump in the night shows, which reached 17.77 per cent. This indicates that while daytime shows are struggling due to the competition, there is still a dedicated audience opting for the late-night screenings. Regional data shows some interesting variations, particularly in Bengaluru. While most cities were quiet, Bengaluru recorded an impressive overall occupancy of 27.5 per cent, fueled by a massive 47 per cent occupancy during the morning shows. In contrast, the National Capital Region (NCR) saw a modest 10 per cent occupancy across 616 shows, with night shows peaking at 14 per cent. Mumbai, with 402 shows, managed an overall 12 per cent occupancy, where night shows were the most active at 17 per cent. Lucknow performed relatively well with 11.8 per cent overall occupancy, while cities like Ahmedabad and Pune stayed under the 10 per cent mark. Surat remained the weakest performing major circuit with an occupancy of just 3.5 per cent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the 50 per cent reduction in screens has limited its potential for a massive third week, Welcome To The Jungle is still finding pockets of audience, especially in the south. The coming two days will be crucial to see if the renewed trending status translates into a weekend jump that can help the film push further toward the ₹ 200 crore worldwide mark.

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Mumbai, July 10 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle has continued its good theatrical run by collecting around 32 crore net in its second week at the Indian box office. Despite facing fresh competition and a reduction in screens, the comedy entertainer has displayed stability, taking its two-week domestic total to around 125 crore net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Ahmed Khan directorial maintained a steady hold throughout its second week, driven largely by family audiences and positive word of mouth. While weekday collections naturally slowed after a strong opening week, the film's healthy trend ensured a good second-week total of 32 crore net, keeping it comfortably among the biggest Hindi successes of the year. The film now enters its third week with Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 arriving in cinemas today. As a direct comedy release, Dhamaal 4 is expected to take away a significant share of screens and show timings, making the coming days more challenging for Welcome To The Jungle. Even so, if the film manages to retain a section of its family audience, it remains on course to finish its theatrical run in the 150 crore net range in India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Worldwide, Welcome 3 has collected approximately 180 crores in 14 days so far, eyeing a 215-225 crores finish, which is a good result. Featuring a massive ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani and several others, Welcome To The Jungle has emerged as a crowd-pleasing commercial entertainer. Its consistent box office performance over two weeks has reaffirmed the enduring popularity of the Welcome franchise and positioned the film for a strong lifetime finish. It also marked Akshay Kumar's return to the franchise after leading the original Welcome in 2007. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Welcome Franchise Box Office Collection S. No. Movie Year Second Week Lifetime India Net 1 Welcome 2007 ₹19.30 Cr ₹70.15 Cr 2 Welcome Back 2015 ₹18.70 Cr ₹96.55 Cr 3 Welcome To The Jungle 2026 ₹31.90 Cr ₹125+ Cr* As of July 9, 2026.

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The Welcome franchise has established itself as one of the most resilient comedy brands in Indian cinema over the last two decades. The journey began in 2007 with the first film grossing roughly 119.50 crore worldwide, followed by Welcome Back in 2015 which earned approximately 168.70 crore. Together, the first two installments brought in a combined worldwide gross of 288.20 crore. Now, with the third part, Welcome To The Jungle, the franchise is expanding significantly, already pushing the collective total well past the 460 crore mark globally. Featuring a massive ensemble led by Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal, this film has managed to sustain interest by leaning into the nostalgic value of the brand. Looking at the Day 13 box office numbers, which fell on its second Wednesday, Welcome To The Jungle collected a net of 2.35 crore across India. This represents a 21.7 percent drop from the previous day’s net of 3.00 crore. While mid-week dips are expected for big-budget entertainers in their second week, the film maintained a presence across 6,372 shows during the day. This brings its total India net collection to 122.90 crore and its total India gross to 146.10 crore. When we look at the cumulative footprint, these numbers have been achieved through a massive scheduling of over 1.13 lakh shows since its release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The international market has provided a steady cushion to the overall totals. On its thirteenth day, the film added 0.50 crore from overseas territories, taking its total overseas gross to 31.45 crore. According to data tracked by Venky Box Office, the film earned 37,000 dollars (approx. 31 lakh) in North America on Tuesday, pushing its total in that region to 1.51 million dollars (approx. 12.65 crore). When we combine the domestic and international figures, the total worldwide gross collection for Welcome To The Jungle currently stands at 177.55 crore. The major national cinema chains provides a detailed look at urban audience engagement. PVR led the contributions with approximately 4,700 tickets sold for a gross of 12.90 lakh. INOX followed with about 3,100 tickets and a gross of 7.20 lakh, while Cinepolis accounted for roughly 1,650 tickets with a gross of 3.60 lakh. Collectively, these chains sold approximately 9,450 tickets, contributing around 23 lakh to the day's earnings. The overall occupancy for the Hindi 2D version stood at 11.92 percent on Wednesday, with night shows showing the best footfalls at 16.08 percent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Regional performance remains fairly consistent across the major hubs. The National Capital Region recorded an occupancy of 11 percent across 670 shows, while Mumbai saw slightly higher engagement at 12 percent from 421 shows. Cities like Bengaluru and Pune also hovered around the 11 to 12 percent mark. Digital engagement on BookMyShow also remains visible, with 30,940 tickets booked on Wednesday following a high of 54,120 on Tuesday. This brings the total number of tickets sold on the platform to approximately 21.93 lakh so far. Amidst this theatrical run, director Ahmed Khan has shared some significant updates regarding the future of the franchise. In an exclusive conversation with Koimoi, the filmmaker officially confirmed that Welcome 4 is already in the development pipeline. While his immediate priority is launching his son Azaan, he mentioned that the next part of the Welcome series will be his subsequent project. Ahmed Khan also hinted at having a packed schedule with multiple event films in development with producers like Firoze Nadiadwala and Sajid Nadiadwala. The confirmation of a fourth part, coming just as the third installment crosses major domestic milestones, suggests that the producers are keen on maintaining the momentum of this comedy universe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With its worldwide gross approaching the 180 crore mark, Welcome To The Jungle has managed to scale higher than the original 2007 film and is closing the gap with the second installment. The focus for the coming weekend will be on how much further it can push its totals before new releases arrive. For a franchise that relies heavily on ensemble energy and family-friendly humor, the current trajectory indicates that there is still a significant appetite for this brand of entertainment on the big screen.

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The Golmaal franchise has been a cornerstone of Indian comedy for nearly two decades. Since its debut in 2006, Rohit Shetty has managed to turn this ensemble caper into one of the most successful film series in the country. As the team works on the fifth installment, officially titled Golmaal FIVE, new details are emerging about the cast and characters that indicate a shift from the typical formula of the series. According to an exclusive report by Variety India, the National Award-winning actress Priyamani has joined the cast in a significant role. Interestingly, she is set to portray a negative character, which is a departure from the usual casting choices in this franchise. Priyamani is no stranger to working with this team; she previously collaborated with Rohit Shetty on the popular dance number 1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor in Chennai Express and shared the screen with Ajay Devgn in the biographical sports drama Maidaan. Seeing her in a villainous arc within a comic setting will be an interesting addition to the film's entertainment quotient. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The production, which officially went on floors in February 2026, has already made headlines for its massive casting choices. The biggest surprise was the addition of Akshay Kumar, marking a major casting coup for the franchise. Trade buzz suggests that Akshay might also be taking on a negative comedic role, adding a fresh layer of conflict to the story. Alongside him, the original gang is back in full force, featuring Ajay Devgn as Gopal, Arshad Warsi as Madhav, Tusshar Kapoor as Lucky, Shreyas Talpade as Laxman, and Kunal Kemmu as the second Laxman. Notably, Sharman Joshi is making a return to the franchise for the first time since the original 2006 film. Beyond the primary cast, franchise favorites like Johny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Mukesh Tiwari, and Ashwini Kalsekar are all confirmed to return. However, there is a notable twist in the storytelling this time. Reports suggest that Golmaal FIVE will move away from traditional romantic subplots. There will reportedly be no primary heroine or romantic track for Ajay Devgn's character, shifting the entire focus toward the ensemble group madness and the chaotic dynamics between the characters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking back at the box office history of this franchise, the trajectory has been one of steady growth. The journey began with Golmaal: Fun Unlimited in 2006, which earned approximately 47 crore worldwide and was a Superhit. Its sequel, Golmaal Returns in 2008, saw an increase in collections, grossing about 82 crore globally. The franchise hit a new peak with Golmaal 3 in 2010, which became a Blockbuster with a worldwide gross of 162 crore. The most recent entry, Golmaal Again in 2017, remains the highest earner of the series, grossing roughly 309 crore worldwide. With a combined total of over 600 crore from four films, the expectations for the fifth part are naturally quite high. The makers are currently aiming for a massive theatrical release in early 2027. This timing is intentional, as it will mark the 20th anniversary of the franchise that started it all. With the inclusion of stars like Akshay Kumar and Priyamani alongside the veteran cast, Rohit Shetty seems to be scaling up the production to ensure the milestone year is met with a significant commercial impact.

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Welcome To The Jungle, the third installment in the popular comedy franchise, has officially completed its second Monday in theaters. While the film saw a decent second weekend, the transition into the work week has brought a significant decline in its collection momentum. On its 11th day, the movie earned a net of ₹2.65 Cr across India from 5,972 shows. This represents a 72.8% drop from the second Sunday net of ₹9.75 Cr, which is a fairly steep fall even by weekday standards for a big-budget ensemble film. With this addition, the total net collection in India has reached ₹117.55 Cr. When we look at the gross figures, the domestic total stands at ₹139.90 Cr. Internationally, early estimates indicate that the film added ₹0.50 Cr on its 11th day, bringing the total overseas gross to ₹30.45 Cr. According to data provided by Venky Box Office, the film earned $52K [approx ₹44L] in North America on Sunday, taking its total in that region to $1.09M [approx ₹9.07 Cr]. Collectively, the worldwide gross collection for Welcome To The Jungle now stands at ₹170.35 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The digital ticket tracking on BookMyShow also reflects this slowing pace. On its second Monday, the platform recorded 46.01K ticket sales, which is a sharp drop from the 139.57K tickets sold on the second Sunday. This brings the total BookMyShow sales to approximately 21.08 lakh tickets. Interestingly, when compared to other major releases in the 2025-26 period, Welcome To The Jungle missed a spot in the top 10 list for second Monday BMS sales. It currently sits at the 11th position, trailing behind films like Housefull 5 and Jolly LLB 3. Looking at the performance within major national chains, the numbers remained modest. PVR recorded about 3,500 ticket sales, resulting in a gross of approximately ₹10.6L from 846 shows with 2.3% occupancy. INOX saw nearly 3,400 tickets sold, bringing in roughly ₹7.4L across 730 shows at 2.4% occupancy. Cinepolis contributed around 1,600 tickets for a gross of about ₹3.4L from 433 shows with 1.8% occupancy. In total, these top three chains accounted for approximately 8,500 tickets and a gross of roughly ₹21.35L from about 2,000 shows, with an overall occupancy of around 2.22%. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The regional occupancy report for the Hindi 2D version shows that Mumbai was the best-performing major market with 14.5% occupancy across 430 shows, peaking at 21% during night screenings. The National Capital Region followed with 12.8% occupancy from 654 shows. Pune also showed some resilience with 13.5% occupancy. However, the film faced a tougher time in Gujarat, where Ahmedabad recorded 8.3% occupancy and Surat dropped to a low of 4.0%. Across most regions, the night shows saw the highest footfalls, while morning shows generally stayed in the single digits.

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Mumbai, July 6 - The first weekend of July delivered a decent boost to the Indian box office, with new releases and strong holdover titles combining to generate impressive numbers across languages and territories. Leading the charts was Alpha, which opened at the top spot with better-than-expected weekend numbers, while Welcome to the Jungle continued its good run with a superb second-weekend hold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 1. Alpha Leads The Pack With 40+ Cr Gross Alpha topped the weekend charts with a 40.80 crore gross opening weekend at the domestic box office. While expectations were significantly higher considering the scale and its connection to the YRF Spy Universe, the overall start can still be termed decent. The film performed best in multiplexes and urban markets, with Sunday collections showing noticeable growth. 2. Welcome To The Jungle Stood Firm In The Second Weekend Welcome 3 continued its successful theatrical run with a strong 25+ crore gross in its second weekend. The comedy entertainer showed a very good hold despite the arrival of new competition and continued to attract family audiences across mass circuits and single screens. The franchise value and entertainment factor are clearly working in the film's favour. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 3. Gatta Kusthi 2 Took An Excellent Opening Gatta Kusthi, the sequel to Vishnu Vishal's 2022 movie Gatta Kusthi, was one of the biggest winners of the weekend. The film performed very well in Tamil Nadu while the rest of the markets put up a decent performance, where positive word-of-mouth translated into strong occupancies throughout the weekend. Its trend indicates solid audience acceptance. Meanwhile, the Telugu 100 crore budgeted film had an average opening weekend domestically. Despite being mounted on a massive budget, Nagabandham managed a moderate 11+ crore gross during the weekend. While the film saw decent traction in select Telugu centres, the overall performance remained average considering the expectations. Rounding off the top 5 list was Main Vaapas Aaunga, which, despite increasing competition, emerged as one of the most impressive performers of the weekend due to its superb hold. The film continued to attract audiences steadily and maintained stable collections despite facing competition from multiple releases. Its consistency suggests strong support in mass pockets and smaller centres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 India Box Office Weekend Winners (July 3-5) S. No. Movie Weekend India GBOC Total India GBOC 1 Alpha ₹ 40.80 Cr ₹ 40.80 Cr 2 Welcome 3 ₹ 25.85 Cr ₹ 136.80 Cr 3 Gatta Kusthi 2 ₹ 16.00 Cr ₹ 16.00 Cr 4 Nagabandham ₹ 11.65 Cr ₹ 11.65 Cr 5 Main Vaapas Aaunga ₹ 6.20 Cr ₹ 68.50 Cr Note: Gross collection*