Akshay Kumar-led comedy Welcome To The Jungle witnessed a strong weekend at the box office, collecting ₹24.75 crore on Sunday and taking its opening weekend total to ₹63.75 crore.

Akshay Kumar’s latest comedy Welcome To The Jungle has picked up strong momentum at the domestic box office after a relatively slow opening day. The third instalment of the popular Welcome franchise collected ₹24.75 crore on Sunday, taking its total earnings to ₹63.75 crore, according to the figures cited in the report.

The film, which arrived in cinemas on June 26, opened with around ₹15.25 crore on its first day. However, collections improved substantially over the following two days, indicating stronger audience interest during the weekend.

Despite mixed reviews, Akshay Kumar’s comic performance has emerged as one of the major talking points among viewers.

Sunday Collection Jumps

Welcome To The Jungle recorded its strongest single-day collection on Sunday.

The film earned ₹24.75 crore on Day 3, representing an increase of more than 22 per cent compared with Saturday’s ₹20 crore collection.

Its three-day theatrical run now stands at ₹60 crore from the regular release days. Including ₹3.75 crore from paid previews, the film’s overall box-office total has reached ₹63.75 crore.

The sharp weekend growth provides the film with a stronger foundation heading into the crucial weekday run.

Weekend Figures Show Growth

The film's box-office trajectory has improved steadily since release.

Its reported collections are:

The progression shows that the film gained momentum after its opening day rather than relying solely on initial franchise curiosity.

Sunday’s collection was particularly important because sustained weekend growth can indicate stronger word-of-mouth among moviegoers.

Akshay Kumar Wins Praise

Although Welcome To The Jungle has received mixed reactions from critics and audiences, Akshay Kumar’s comic timing has attracted considerable praise.

Viewers have highlighted his ability to deliver exaggerated and silly moments with ease, a style that has been central to several of his successful comedy performances.

The film brings together a large ensemble cast, creating numerous opportunities for comic interactions and situational humour.

The response suggests that audiences looking primarily for a light-hearted entertainer have connected with the film despite reservations expressed in some reviews.

Netizens Praise Comedy

Social media reactions have been largely positive among viewers who enjoyed the film.

Some moviegoers praised the first half for its continuous comedy and the way the large ensemble cast was used. Others highlighted the climax, background score and surprise appearances.

Several audience reactions also focused on the theatre experience, with viewers describing crowds laughing throughout the film.

One recurring theme in the reactions has been the film's willingness to embrace exaggerated comedy rather than take itself too seriously.

Ensemble Cast Drives Film

One of the major attractions of Welcome To The Jungle is its unusually large cast.

The film features more than 30 actors, making the ensemble itself an important part of the franchise's appeal.

The crowded cast allows the comedy to move between multiple characters and situations, while also creating opportunities for unexpected interactions and cameos.

For a franchise known for chaotic humour, the ensemble approach is designed to amplify the madness that audiences associate with the Welcome series.

Franchise Goodwill Helps

The film's opening day was considered relatively modest given the popularity of the franchise and its star-studded cast.

However, the subsequent increase in collections indicates that the movie has benefited from audience word-of-mouth.

The original Welcome remains popular among Bollywood comedy fans, while the second instalment also developed a significant audience over time.

The third film therefore entered theatres with considerable expectations, particularly because of Akshay Kumar's return to the franchise.

Ahmed Khan Leads Film

Welcome To The Jungle is directed by Ahmed Khan, who has attempted to combine the franchise's established comic style with a large-scale ensemble presentation.

Audience reactions have highlighted the energetic background score, songs and extended comic sequences.

The film's success will ultimately depend on whether it can maintain its momentum beyond the opening weekend.

Strong weekday collections would indicate that positive audience reactions are translating into repeat and family viewership.

₹100 Crore Target In Sight

With ₹63.75 crore already collected including paid previews, Welcome To The Jungle has made a strong start despite its relatively slow opening day.

The key challenge now is maintaining steady collections during the weekdays.

If the film continues to attract audiences at a healthy pace, the ₹100 crore domestic milestone could become an achievable near-term target.

For Akshay Kumar, the performance also adds another encouraging theatrical result to his comedy-driven phase, while the film's weekend growth gives its makers reason to remain optimistic about its overall box-office run.