'Welcome To The Jungle' BO collection day 2: Akshay Kumar starrer records strong growth, crosses Rs 40 cr
Mumbai, June 28
Akshay Kumar's 'Welcome To The Jungle' witnessed a strong jump at the box office on its second day, giving the comedy a solid boost after its release.
The film, directed by Ahmed Khan and written by the late Neeraj Vohra, hit theatres on Friday after paid previews on Thursday evening.
According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film recorded a 37.12 per cent jump in collections on Saturday. The slapstick comedy also performed better on Saturday than on its opening day, with collections picking up throughout the day.
As per the official figures shared by Adarsh, 'Welcome To The Jungle' collected Rs 4.07 crore from Thursday previews, followed by Rs 15.33 crore on Friday and Rs 21.02 crore on Saturday. With this, the film's total India net collection now stands at Rs 40.42 crore.
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Apart from Akshay Kumar, the film features a massive ensemble cast, including Raveena Tandon, Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Lara Dutta, Farida Jalal, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Aftab Shivdasani, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Kiran Kumar, Zakir Hussain, Vindu Dara Singh, and Urvashi Rautela, among others.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm surprised. The trailer looked like a chaotic mess with too many actors trying to get screen time. But word of mouth seems good. Maybe the nostalgia factor is working - people want to watch something light-hearted after all the serious films. 🤔
The jump from Friday to Saturday is promising. Families are coming out to theatres for this one. Akshay Kumar has had a rough patch recently but this could be his comeback. The ensemble cast is brilliant - Suniel Shetty and Raveena Tandon together again, feels like the 2000s all over! 😄
While the numbers are good, I wish they had focused on quality over quantity. 30+ actors in one film? That's not a movie, that's a wedding reception! 😂 Still, happy for the team. Let's see if it sustains on Monday - that's the real test.
As someone who watches a lot of Indian films, I'm genuinely curious how they manage screen time for so many stars. The original Welcome was a classic, and this looks like a throwback to that style. Good to see the box office pick up - Bollywood needs these successes.
I appreciate that they brought back the old cast from the first film. Farida Jalal, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal - these people are legends. My only concern is whether the comedy will be clean and family-friendly like the original. Hope it's not too over-the-top nonsense. 🤞
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