# Rs 3.50 Crore in Paid Previews — Welcome to the Jungle Has Fired Its First Shot at the Box Office, and It’s Decent

URL: https://technosports.co.in/welcome-to-the-jungle-paid-review/  
Published: 2026-06-26  
Updated: 2026-06-26  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The jungle is officially open. Akshay Kumar’s *Welcome to the Jungle* kicked off its theatrical run with paid previews last night, and the first numbers are in. Here’s what they mean for the film’s opening weekend.

### Welcome to the Jungle Paid Preview Box Office

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Film** | Welcome to the Jungle |
| **Director** | Ahmed Khan |
| **Paid Preview Collection** | Rs. 3.50 crore nett |
| **Preview Start Time** | 7:30 PM, June 26, 2026 |
| **Opening Day Projection** | Rs. 13–17 crore nett |
| **Pinpoint Day 1 Estimate** | Rs. 16 crore nett |
| **Comparison (Bhooth Bangla previews)** | Similar |
| **Holiday Advantage** | Muharram (June 27) |

### The Numbers — Decent, Not Spectacular

As per estimates, *Welcome to the Jungle* collected around Rs. 3.50 crore nett in its Thursday previews, which started at 7:30 PM onwards. This is pretty similar to what Akshay Kumar’s previous film, *Bhooth Bangla*, collected in its paid previews. [Yahoo Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/canada-rejected-89-fan-visas-221512249.html)

For a franchise with the [box office](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_office) legacy of *Welcome*, a Rs. 3.50 crore preview is neither a danger sign nor a blockbuster signal — it’s a clean, workmanlike start that leaves everything open. The real test begins with Friday’s full-day run.

![Welcome to the Jungle](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/wlclcl-2-1024x576.webp)

### Why Friday Is Everything

The movie has mainly received positive to mixed reception in its initial reports. If the movie manages to strike a chord with the audience on Friday opening day, it will have a promising Day 1. The film should take advantage of the Muharram holiday and post a good start, with the potential to hit an opening day collection in the vicinity of Rs. 13 crore to Rs. 17 crore nett, with a pinpoint prediction at Rs. 16 crore. [Yahoo Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/canada-rejected-89-fan-visas-221512249.html)

Word-of-mouth from Thursday evening shows is already circulating — early audience reactions suggest the laughs are real, and that’s exactly what this film needs to build momentum over the weekend.

### The Bigger Picture — Akshay Kumar & Bollywood Need This to Work

Khiladi Kumar has been going through a rough patch at the box office in the last couple of years. With back-to-back successful ventures last year and finally a Clean Hit with *Bhooth Bangla*, the actor is back in his element. The industry tends to have a good time when Akshay Kumar delivers hits — he makes sure to deliver two or three successful films a year, which keeps the box office ticking. [Yahoo Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/canada-rejected-89-fan-visas-221512249.html)

Since there will be a lot of competition in the coming weeks with *Alpha*, *Dhamaal 4*, *The Odyssey* and others, it will not be an easy task for the film unless it gets strong audience support with its content. [Yahoo Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/canada-rejected-89-fan-visas-221512249.html)

Track the full box office journey of *Welcome to the Jungle* and all major Bollywood releases live at [TechnoSports Box Office](https://technosports.co.in), and read our [complete Bollywood box office coverage for 2026](https://technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q: How much did *Welcome to the Jungle* collect in its paid previews?**

  
A: The film earned approximately Rs. 3.50 crore nett from its Thursday paid previews that began at 7:30 PM — on par with Akshay Kumar’s previous release *Bhooth Bangla*.

### **Q: What is the opening day box office target for *Welcome to the Jungle*?**

  
A: Trade estimates project a Day 1 collection of Rs. 13–17 crore nett, with a pinpoint figure of Rs. 16 crore, boosted by the Muharram holiday on June 27.