Akshay Kumar's Biggest Post Pandemic Weekend Grossers: Welcome To The Jungle Takes Third Spot

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, June 29 - Superstar Akshay Kumar continues to remain one of the most bankable stars in Hindi cinema despite the changing dynamics of the post-pandemic box office. Over the last few years, many of his films have posted impressive opening weekend numbers, proving that the superstar still commands a solid theatrical pull with audiences. The latest entrant in the list of the top 5 biggest opening weekend grossers for Akshay Kumar is Welcome To The Jungle, which has delivered a strong opening weekend by collecting an impressive 63.75 crore net (estimates). The franchise factor, ensemble cast, and adventure-comedy setup appear to have worked strongly in the film's favour, helping it deliver one of the best starts for the actor in recent years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome 3 opened with a good Thursday paid preview collection of 3.75 crores net, followed by around 15.25 crores net on its Friday opening day. The opening itself was above trade projections, suggesting that the word of mouth was positive. The movie then scored solid growth over Saturday and Sunday to earn 20 crores and 24.75 crores net, respectively, for a good weekend. The film's opening weekend collection managed to outperform Akshay Kumar's last release, Bhooth Bangla, which went on to become one of Khiladi Kumar's highest-grossing films in the post-COVID era. Meanwhile, Housefull 5 continues to remain at the top during the same period, while Sooryavanshi, which released during the pandemic amid just 50% occupancy, is the second biggest weekend grosser of Kumar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Akshay Kumar's Top 5 Weekend Grossers Post Pandemic S. No. Movie Genre Opening Weekend 1 Housefull 5 Comedy ₹ 87.50 Cr 2 Sooryavanshi Action ₹ 77.10 Cr 3 Welcome To The Jungle Comedy ₹ 63.75 Cr 4 Sky Force Action ₹ 62.25 Cr 5 Bhooth Bangla Horror Comedy ₹ 58.00 Cr Note: India Net Collection The performance of Welcome To The Jungle is particularly significant because comedy films have faced inconsistent theatrical results in the post-pandemic market. Despite changing audience preferences, the film has managed to exceed expectations, indicating that franchise entertainers still hold strong value on the big screen. For Akshay Kumar, the film's strong opening also reinforces his box office standing after delivering multiple successful franchise and commercial entertainers over the years.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

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 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." } ] }

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, June 28 - Michael, the biographical drama based on the life of pop legend Michael Jackson, has officially become the highest-grossing biopic of all time after surpassing Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer at the worldwide box office. The film achieved the historic milestone in its 10th week, becoming one of the biggest global hits of 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to the latest box office figures, Michael has earned $977.5 million worldwide, overtaking Oppenheimer, which grossed around $976 million globally during its celebrated 2023 run. The film has collected $370.2 million from North America, contributing 38% of its total earnings, while international markets delivered a massive $607.2 million, accounting for 62% of the worldwide total. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the film stars Jaafar Jackson in the lead role. His portrayal of Michael Jackson became one of the movie's major highlights, with audiences praising both his resemblance to the singer and his energetic performance throughout the film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The movie chronicles Michael Jackson's rise from child star to global music icon, showcasing his groundbreaking career, legendary stage performances, and personal struggles. Featuring several recreated concert moments and iconic songs, Michael attracted audiences across generations and performed strongly in major international territories. Before Michael, Oppenheimer held the title of the highest-grossing biopic following its extraordinary success in 2023. However, the overwhelming worldwide response to Michael ultimately pushed the film past that benchmark, further proving the lasting global influence of the King of Pop decades after his peak fame. The movie is now slowly heading towards the $1 billion mark globally. Highest-Grossing Biopics Worldwide Rank Film Worldwide Box Office Subject Matter 1 Michael (2026) $977.5 Million Michael Jackson 2 Oppenheimer (2023) $976.7 Million J. Robert Oppenheimer 3 Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) $911.0 Million Freddie Mercury and Queen As of 28 June 2026.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

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.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

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.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

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." } ] }