# Welcome To The Jungle: The HIT Tag Just Slipped Away

URL: https://technosports.co.in/welcome-to-the-jungle-the-hit-tag/  
Published: 2026-07-13  
Updated: 2026-07-13  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Not every franchise film gets a fairy-tale ending at the box office. **Welcome To The Jungle**, starring Akshay Kumar, looked destined for “HIT” status after a strong opening — but its third week tells a very different story.

## The Numbers Behind the Slowdown

The film added just **Rs. 1.50 crore** on its third Saturday, a **75% jump from Friday**, but that’s still a massive **80% drop** compared to the previous Saturday. Its running total now stands at **Rs. 123.65 crore nett** in India, with the third week expected to close around **Rs. 6.5-7 crore nett** — a full 75% down from Week Two.

The film held up well for the first few days before losing steam from Wednesday onward, a slide made worse by new releases crowding it out.

![Welcome To The Jungle](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wlclccmcm-4-1024x576.webp)

## Welcome To The Jungle: Collection Snapshot

| Period | Nett Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Week One | Rs. 92.25 crore |
| Week Two | Rs. 29.00 crore |
| 3rd Friday | Rs. 0.85 crore |
| 3rd Saturday | Rs. 1.50 crore (est.) |
| **Running Total** | **Rs. 123.65 crore** |
| Expected Lifetime | ~Rs. 135 crore nett |

## Success, Yes — But Not a HIT

Here’s the twist: the film is still profitable thanks to a modest budget for a franchise this well-known. But in terms of pure box office muscle, it underwhelms. It’s tracking behind Bhooth Bangla’s trend line and even trails Housefull 5 — a tough comparison for a brand that once delivered one of the biggest grossers of its era. The first Welcome remains a benchmark few sequels have matched, and this one, despite a strong start, won’t quite get there.

For fans following the [box office](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_office) closely, this is a classic case of a film winning on cost efficiency while falling short on brand-level expectations.

For more real-time box office trackers and film industry updates, check out the latest coverage on [TechnoSports](https://www.technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q1. Will Welcome To The Jungle be declared a box office hit?**

No — while it’s a commercial success due to low costs, trade estimates now rule out a “HIT” tag.

### **Q2. What is Welcome To The Jungle’s expected final box office total?**

 The film is projected to close its India run at around Rs. 135 crore nett.