Ahmed Khan’s ensemble comedy faces a standard 14.6% mid-week dip but holds strong globally as it heads into a high-stakes second weekend.
MUMBAI — The first-week numbers are officially in for director Ahmed Khan’s star-studded comedy Welcome to the Jungle. While the high-octane theatrical release is weathering a typical working-week slowdown, its total cumulative pull remains robust. The third installment in the beloved Welcome franchise has comfortably sailed past the Rs 130 crore mark worldwide at the conclusion of Day 7.
According to box office tracking platform Sacnilk, the film secured Rs 5.25 crore net in India on its first Thursday across 9,917 screens. This represents a minor 14.6% decline from its Wednesday earnings of Rs 6.15 crore, reflecting a stable trajectory for a major multi-starrer aiming for long-term theatrical endurance.
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The First-Week Breakdown: Day-by-Day Trajectory
The project kicked off its theatrical run with a unique partial Thursday launch before finding its footing over a lucrative initial weekend.
| Timeline Phase | Day Counter | Domestic Net Collection (INR) |
| Pre-Weekend Premiere | Day 0 (1st Thursday) | Rs 3.75 crore |
| The Weekend Surge |
Day 1 (1st Friday) Day 2 (1st Saturday) Day 3 (1st Sunday) |
Rs 15.25 crore Rs 20.00 crore Rs 24.75 crore |
| The Weekday Hold |
Day 4 (1st Monday) Day 5 (1st Tuesday) Day 6 (1st Wednesday) Day 7 (1st Thursday) |
Rs 8.50 crore Rs 9.25 crore Rs 6.15 crore Rs 5.25 crore |
| Total Domestic Net | 7-Day Cumulative | Rs 92.90 crore |
Global Gross and Occupancy Trends
With its domestic net tally sitting on the verge of the coveted Rs 100 crore milestone, the film’s total India gross stands at Rs 110.62 crore.
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On the international front, Welcome to the Jungle brought in an additional Rs 1.50 crore on Day 7. This raises its international footprint to an overall overseas gross of Rs 26.45 crore. When paired with its domestic performance, the film’s total worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 137.07 crore.
Global Box Office Footprint (Day 7 Summary)
├── India Gross Revenue: Rs 110.62 crore
├── Overseas Gross Revenue: Rs 26.45 crore
└── Total Worldwide Gross: Rs 137.07 crore
In terms of theater occupancy, the slapstick caper recorded an average nationwide occupancy rate of 13.75% on Thursday. Showings saw a progressive buildup throughout the day:
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Morning Screenings: 9.08% occupancy
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Afternoon Screenings: 13.23% occupancy
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Evening Screenings: 15.08% occupancy
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Night Screenings: 17.62% occupancy
Geographically, the film found its strongest footholds inside major commercial mass-market territories. Metro areas including Delhi-NCR and Mumbai led the charge, with notable ticket consistency reported across regional centers like Ahmedabad, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Chennai.
A Chaotic Premise Driven by an Ensemble Cast
The narrative of Welcome to the Jungle leans heavily into the franchise’s signature situational absurdity. The plot centers around a deeply corrupt business tycoon who attempts to execute a massive black-money laundering scheme by intentionally backing a fake movie production guaranteed to tank at the box office. To ensure a absolute failure, he hires a collection of completely incompetent crew members and social misfits. However, the plan goes haywire when the entire gang accidentally gets stranded in a highly hazardous border jungle.
The film relies on the star power of its expansive ensemble cast. Alongside headline lead Akshay Kumar, the movie features veteran franchise players and industry names like Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Farida Jalal, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, and Rajpal Yadav.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the total worldwide collection of Welcome to the Jungle on Day 7?
At the end of its seventh day, the film amassed a total worldwide gross collection of Rs 137.07 crore.
How much did the film collect in India on its first Thursday?
The movie brought in a domestic net collection of Rs 5.25 crore on Day 7 across nearly 10,000 shows nationwide.
Which regions recorded the highest theater occupancy?
The highest ticket turnouts were recorded across major urban hubs, prominently including Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Lucknow.
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