Source pinkvilla
MUMBAI — The star-studded comedy-adventure Welcome to the Jungle has successfully navigated its first crucial Monday test at the domestic box office. Fronted by Akshay Kumar, the Ahmed Khan directorial held its ground steadily on Day 4, pushing its total four-day domestic net collection past the ₹71 crore milestone.
Following a robust opening weekend driven by family audiences, the film pulled in an estimated ₹8.50 crore net in India on Monday.
Understanding the Monday Hold
While a drop from weekend numbers is standard practice for theatrical releases, trade analysts view this particular weekday debut as a positive indicator for the film’s longevity.
The Holiday Factor: The film officially opened on Friday, capitalizing on the Muharram holiday to net ₹15.25 crore.
The Contextual Drop: Monday’s haul represents roughly a 45% drop from its holiday opening day—a healthy retention rate for a mass-entertainer transitioning into a standard working week.
The Weekend Momentum: The film had previously shown strong day-on-day growth, climbing to ₹20.00 crore on Saturday and peaking at ₹24.75 crore on Sunday.
According to early trade reports, mass circuits like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and the Delhi-NCR region continue to serve as the primary drivers of the film’s local business, drawing steady walk-in crowds even for evening and night screenings.
The Four-Day Box Office Breakdown
DayDomestic Net Collection (Approx.)
Thursday (Paid Previews)₹3.75 Cr
Friday (Day 1)₹15.25 Cr
Saturday (Day 2)₹20.00 Cr
Sunday (Day 3)₹24.75 Cr
Monday (Day 4)₹8.50 Cr
Total India Net₹72.25 Cr
Global Reach and Future Outlook
Beyond its ₹72.25 crore net performance in India (which translates to roughly ₹86.53 crore gross), Welcome to the Jungle is finding an audience overseas. International ticket sales added another ₹19.95 crore gross to the tally, driving the film’s worldwide gross past the ₹106 crore mark in just four days.
Mounted on a controlled budget of ₹125 crore—as recently clarified by director Ahmed Khan—the comic caper is safely positioned to emerge as a commercial success. With ticket pricing incentives lined up for the remaining weekdays, the film is aiming for a ₹90–100 crore domestic first week before bracing for upcoming theatrical competition.
