Just when it looked set for a big win, Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle has hit a wall. The comedy drama registered a massive drop on its third Friday, and the numbers suggest its dream run is officially over.
The Big Drop
The film collected just Rs. 1 crore on its third Friday — a 40% fall from the second Thursday and a brutal 75% week-on-week drop. The main culprit? Losing screens to the newly released Dhamaal 4. Its running total now stands at Rs. 122.25 crore nett in India.
Welcome To The Jungle: Collections Breakdown
| Phase | Nett Collection |
|---|---|
| Week One | Rs. 92.25 cr |
| Week Two | Rs. 29.00 cr |
| 3rd Friday | Rs. 1.00 cr (est.) |
| Total | Rs. 122.25 cr |
Where It’s Headed Now
Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film is expected to add around Rs. 5 crore more over this weekend, pushing its cume to roughly Rs. 127 crore. Based on current trends, its final tally is projected around Rs. 135 crore nett — falling short of Akshay Kumar’s own Bhooth Bangla (Rs. 170 crore) and Housefull 5 (Rs. 168 crore).
Success, Not a Hit
The film looked poised to enter HIT territory after its opening Monday, but that possibility is now off the table. It remains a commercial success thanks to modest production costs, though the numbers are a bit underwhelming given the weight the Welcome brand carries — especially with the original 2007 film, part of the broader legacy of Bollywood comedy franchises, having been one of the biggest grossers of its era.
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