List of Most-Followed Instagram Handle in India

June 28, 2026 at 11:40 PM IST
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List of Most-Followed Instagram Handle in India

Here is the list of the most followed Instagram profiles in India. As of now, Virat Kolhi has the most follower profile in India and it seems like no one can beat him in the coming years due to their immense popularity in the world.



Top Indian Instagram followers Handle as of 28th June 2026:

Highest followers on Instagram in India

SNInstagram AccountFollowers [In Million]FollowingsInstagram Special Note
1. Virat Kohli 273597359 [273.6 M] 279 - Virat Kohli is the most followed person in India.
- Virat Kohli is the most followed cricketer in the world.
2. Narendra Modi 101911247 [101.91 M] 0 - Naredra Modi is the most followed politician in India.
3. Shraddha Kapoor 93144660 [93.14 M] 788 - Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed woman/female in India.
- Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed Bollywood celebrity in the world.
- Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed actress in India.
4. Priyanka Chopra 92945234 [92.95 M] 643
5. Alia Bhatt 85507878 [85.51 M] 552 - Alia Bhatt is the most followed person who don't have indian citizenship but lives in India.
6. Katrina Kaif 79098906 [79.1 M] 646
7. Deepika Padukone 78517851 [78.52 M] 242
8. Neha Kakkar 76517305 [76.52 M] 0 - Neha Kakkar is the most followed Indian singer. ***
9. Salman Khan 72071139 [72.07 M] 47 - Salman Khan is the most followed actor in India.
10. Urvashi Rautela 68079297 [68.08 M] 75
11. Anushka Sharma 67913873 [67.91 M] 680
12. Jacqueline Fernandez 66897039 [66.9 M] 1272
13. Akshay Kumar 65443913 [65.44 M] 4
14. Disha Patani 60545277 [60.55 M] 122
15. Kriti Sanon 58012121 [58.01 M] 426
16. Sunny Leone 55337224 [55.34 M] 121
17. Rashmika Mandanna 51632915 [51.63 M] 348
18. Sachin Tendulkar 51552360 [51.55 M] 60
19. Jannat Zubair 51525973 [51.53 M] 95
20. Kartik Aaryan 50606322 [50.61 M] 1279
21. Mahendra Singh Dhoni 50454419 [50.45 M] 3
22. Hrithik Roshan 49078496 [49.08 M] 563
23. Shah Rukh Khan 48851316 [48.85 M] 6
24. Shahid Kapoor 48641033 [48.64 M] 257
25. Ranveer Singh 48090569 [48.09 M] 1630
26. Nora Fatehi 46519277 [46.52 M] 638
27. Rohit Sharma 46380536 [46.38 M] 113
28. Varun Dhawan 45319487 [45.32 M] 595
29. Sara Ali Khan 45014472 [45.01 M] 137
30. Kapil Sharma 44703349 [44.7 M] 2 Kapil Sharma is the most followed comedian in India.
31. Parineeti Chopra 41973053 [41.97 M] 228
32. Tiger Shroff 39486103 [39.49 M] 616
33. Team India 39022592 [39.02 M] 95
34. Madhuri Dixit 38329042 [38.33 M] 294
35. anushka sen 37919192 [37.92 M] 168
36. Samantha Ruth Prabhu 37914469 [37.91 M] 966
37. Amitabh Bachchan 36570515 [36.57 M] 99
38. Kiara Advani 35939482 [35.94 M] 613
39. Guru Randhawa 35354145 [35.35 M] 0
40. Hardik Pandya 34902542 [34.9 M] 353
41. Shreya Ghoshal 33692291 [33.69 M] 918
42. Mr Faisu 33583322 [33.58 M] 348
43. Mouni Roy 33157682 [33.16 M] 373
44. Sonam Kapoor 33137156 [33.14 M] 5406
45. Shilpa Shetty 33073673 [33.07 M] 480
46. Sidharth Malhotra 31667558 [31.67 M] 246
47. Nidhhi Agerwal 31019502 [31.02 M] 736
48. Filmy Gyan 31008668 [31.01 M] 406
49. Avneet Kaur 30660407 [30.66 M] 409
50. Awez Darbar 30312918 [30.31 M] 571
51. Arishfa Khan 29276000 [29.28 M] 64
52. Sonakshi Sinha 28259523 [28.26 M] 537
53. Tamanna Bhatia 28193541 [28.19 M] 1650
54. Rohit Zinjurke 28142805 [28.14 M] 196
55. Sonu Sood 28131055 [28.13 M] 297
56. Allu Arjun 27947158 [27.95 M] 1 - Allu Arjun is the most followed south indian actor.
57. Pooja Hegde 27823166 [27.82 M] 209
58. Suresh Raina 27559981 [27.56 M] 1189
59. Janhvi Kapoor 26656503 [26.66 M] 805
60. Diljit Dosanjh 26645126 [26.65 M] 0
61. Riyaz Aly 26618576 [26.62 M] 517
62. Ananya Pandey 26375812 [26.38 M] 1657
63. Kajal Aggarwal 26292676 [26.29 M] 1077
64. Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya 25302268 [25.3 M] 243
65. Angel Rai 25214216 [25.21 M] 278
66. Ram Charan 24479220 [24.48 M] 47
67. Rakul Preet Singh 23822821 [23.82 M] 565
68. Shruthi Haasan 23703933 [23.7 M] 5188
69. Riteish Deshmukh 23653026 [23.65 M] 86
70. Vijay Deverakonda 23388662 [23.39 M] 0
71. Ajey Nagar (CarryMinati) 21556056 [21.56 M] 165 - Ajey Nagar is the most followd Indian Youtuber.
72. Vicky Kaushal 21067326 [21.07 M] 470
73. Sanju Samson 20966444 [20.97 M] 178
74. Elvish Yadav 20942969 [20.94 M] 742
75. Bhuvan Bam 20829854 [20.83 M] 303
76. Yuvraj Singh 20793950 [20.79 M] 654
77. Yo Yo Honey Singh 20772850 [20.77 M] 872
78. Shikhar Dhawan 20119892 [20.12 M] 151
79. Neha Sharma 20051522 [20.05 M] 659
80. Yami Gautam 19964358 [19.96 M] 50
81. Taapsee Pannu 19813296 [19.81 M] 322
82. Kashika Kapoor 19463427 [19.46 M] 403
83. Hina Khan 19415749 [19.42 M] 429
84. Shehnaaz Kaur Gill 18981656 [18.98 M] 182
85. Kajol 18600299 [18.6 M] 19
86. Malaika Arora 18551198 [18.55 M] 826
87. Keerthi Suresh 18531581 [18.53 M] 1343
88. Darshan Raval 18393159 [18.39 M] 144
89. Jennifer Winget 18255139 [18.26 M] 864
90. Badshah 18248057 [18.25 M] 520
91. Ashish Chanchlani 17832927 [17.83 M] 1499
92. Sidhu Moosewala 17801025 [17.8 M] 4
93. Harbhajan Singh 17787137 [17.79 M] 715
94. Karan Johar 17520524 [17.52 M] 19 Karna Johar is the most followed filmmaker in India.
95. Esha Gupta 17384050 [17.38 M] 451
96. Ayushmann Khurrana 16872313 [16.87 M] 1306
97. Shakti Mohan 16845126 [16.85 M] 495
98. Shreyas Iyer 16648957 [16.65 M] 616
99. Shreyas Iyer 16648957 [16.65 M] 616
100. Mika Singh 16256533 [16.26 M] 4095
101. Dulquer Salmaan 15811096 [15.81 M] 1150
102. KL Rahul 15634638 [15.63 M] 294
103. Silambarasan TR 15485601 [15.49 M] 0
104. Smriti Mandhana 15468859 [15.47 M] 172
105. Mohammed Shami 15402840 [15.4 M] 315
106. Arjun Kapoor 15352443 [15.35 M] 3508
107. Zareen Khan 15338418 [15.34 M] 349
108. Genelia Deshmukh 15183433 [15.18 M] 63
109. Ileana D'Cruz 15093689 [15.09 M] 88
110. Armaan Malik 15027168 [15.03 M] 1064
111. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 14901988 [14.9 M] 1
112. Sonam Bajwa 14624138 [14.62 M] 1824
113. Yash Gowda 14020041 [14.02 M] 1
114. Garima Chaurasia 14003669 [14 M] 345
115. Kareena Kapoor Khan 13839910 [13.84 M] 317
116. Prabhas 13762933 [13.76 M] 28
117. Bipasha Basu 13717745 [13.72 M] 323
118. Preity Zinta 13599306 [13.6 M] 347
119. Manisha Rani 13179671 [13.18 M] 150
120. Sadhguru 13141641 [13.14 M] 3
121. Amy Jackson 13118128 [13.12 M] 1105
122. Sai Pallavi 12982994 [12.98 M] 77
123. Raghav Juyal 12853403 [12.85 M] 860
124. Rupesh Dewasi 12744849 [12.74 M] 126
125. Anjali Arora 12711465 [12.71 M] 303
126. Remo D'Souza 12668741 [12.67 M] 232
127. Jubin Nautiyal 12612642 [12.61 M] 272
128. Sania Mirza 12608677 [12.61 M] 0
129. Hasnain Khan 12339795 [12.34 M] 251
130. Sushant Singh Rajput 12283580 [12.28 M] 5967
131. Beauty Khan 12216243 [12.22 M] 260
132. Abhishek Bachchan 12193302 [12.19 M] 327
133. Ajay Devgn 12098765 [12.1 M] 26
134. Gautam Gambhir 11760971 [11.76 M] 133
135. Rashi Khanna 11695971 [11.7 M] 783
136. Mahira Khan 11653058 [11.65 M] 519
137. Adnaan Shaikh 11573428 [11.57 M] 570
138. Surbhi Jyoti 11474386 [11.47 M] 0
139. Surbhi Jyoti 11474386 [11.47 M] 0
140. Himanshi Khurana 11409086 [11.41 M] 343
141. John Abraham 11174507 [11.17 M] 11
142. Aditi Rao Hydari 11161616 [11.16 M] 1479
143. Nita Shilimkar 11123427 [11.12 M] 123
144. Riva Arora 10940527 [10.94 M] 466
145. Yuzvendra Chahal 10824478 [10.82 M] 588
146. Sameeksha Sud 10806541 [10.81 M] 1170
147. Siddharth Nigam 10642062 [10.64 M] 293
148. Suriya 10627196 [10.63 M] 8
149. Nani 10363631 [10.36 M] 52
150. Vidya Balan 10182501 [10.18 M] 114
151. Shivangi Joshi 10005255 [10.01 M] 156
152. Adah Sharma 9938312 [9.94 M] 908
153. Kangana Ranaut 9813782 [9.81 M] 238
154. MC Stan 9409164 [9.41 M] 0
155. Bhumi Pednekar 9345940 [9.35 M] 2056
156. Vishal Pandey 9334456 [9.33 M] 681
157. Tara Sutaria 9272389 [9.27 M] 2140
158. Sneha Reddy 9266027 [9.27 M] 732
159. Neeraj Chopra 9133744 [9.13 M] 544



*** Priyanka Chopra and Shraddha Kapoor also sung few songs. But Neha Kakkar's main profession is singing so that why we considered her as most followed Indian singer on Instagram.





Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline Fernandez, Akshay Kumar, and Katrina Kaif do not have Indian citizenship, but they work and live in India that why we included them in this list.





Followers: The total number of Followers of a specific Instagram Profile





Following: The total number of Profiles followed from a specific Instagram Profile



Special Achievement List

FollowersList of Handles that achieved this
50 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
Priyanka Chopra (2nd)
Deepika Padukone (3rd)
Shraddha Kapoor (4th)
Alia Bhatt (5th)
Narendra Modi (6th)
Neha Kakkar (7th)
Akshay Kumar (8th)
Jacqueline Fernandez (9th)
Anushka Sharma (10th)
Katrina Kaif (11th)
Salman Khan (12th)
Sunny Leone (13th)
Disha Patani (14th)
Urvashi Rautela (15th)
Kriti Sanon (16th)
60 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
Priyanka Chopra (2nd)
Shraddha Kapoor (3rd)
Neha Kakkar (4th)
Deepika Padukone (5th)
Narendra Modi (6th)
Katrina Kaif (7th)
Jacqueline Fernandez (8th)
Alia Bhatt (9th)
Akshay Kumar (10th)
Anushka Sharma (11th)
70 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
Priyanka Chopra (2nd)
Shraddha Kapoor (3rd)
Neha Kakkar (4th)
Narendra Modi (5th)
Deepika Padukone (6th)
80 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
Priyanka Chopra (2nd)
90 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
100+ MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
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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.

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 Teaser Date and Rooh Shooting Timeline Revealed Bollywood
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Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 Teaser Date and Rooh Shooting Timeline Revealed

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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.

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's Haiwaan Theatrical Release Date and Post-Theatrical OTT Partner Locked Bollywood
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Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's Haiwaan Theatrical Release Date and Post-Theatrical OTT Partner Locked

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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.

Welcome To The Jungle vs Bhooth Bangla Box Office Comparison From Advance Booking To Day 1 Collection Bollywood
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Welcome To The Jungle vs Bhooth Bangla Box Office Comparison From Advance Booking To Day 1 Collection

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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

Welcome To The Jungle Day 2 Live Update: Akshay Kumar's Comedy Entertainer Eyes 18.50+ Crore Net After Good Opening Day Bollywood
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Welcome To The Jungle Day 2 Live Update: Akshay Kumar's Comedy Entertainer Eyes 18.50+ Crore Net After Good Opening Day

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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." } ] }

100 Days Of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2 - The Revenge Phenomenon: What It Means For Indian Cinema Bollywood
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100 Days Of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2 - The Revenge Phenomenon: What It Means For Indian Cinema

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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.