Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review highlights: Akshay Kumar film gets audience approval, set for good start

Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review highlights: Akshay Kumar leads this madcap comedy about a fake film, directed by Ahmed Khan and written by the late Neeraj Vora.

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• 26 Jun 2026, 02:08:57 PM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Box office update

  By 2 PM on Friday, Welcome to the Jungle had earned ₹2.54 crore net in India, on top of the ₹3.75 crore from paid previews.

• 26 Jun 2026, 01:49:37 PM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Viewer compares film to 2009 release

  One post on X read: “Dhoondte Reh Jaoge (2009) covers almost same storyline as Welcome to the Jungle and way better than this.”

• 26 Jun 2026, 12:45:50 PM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Akshay addresses Anil Kapoor, Nana's absence

  “Welcome is a full family. This is Nana, Mr Anil, me and all the people. This is all like a family. If Welcome 4 is ever made, you will find all of them. It all depends on what kind of film it is,” Akshay told PTI.

• 26 Jun 2026, 12:36:44 PM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Viewers hail meta interval song

  we got Akshay pulling off a Nolan-esque interval card before gta 6 :
  
  'muje malum h aap log interval k liye ja rahe hain..
  
  par maine aur disha ne ek gaana shoot kia tha jo smjh nhi aaya picture mei kahan daalein...
  
  isliye ab ye gaana dekho..'
  
  ✋🤚

  — Cinemaan (@maihucinemaan) June 25, 2026

• 26 Jun 2026, 12:11:42 PM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Film picks up pace on BMS

  As of Friday noon, Welcome to the Jungle is selling around 17k tickets per hour on BookMyShow, up from just 3k tickets per hour last evening.

• 26 Jun 2026, 11:38:16 AM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Akshay's hilarious request to critics

  Akshay Kumar took to Instagram Stories on the eve of the film's release and wrote, "Critics and influencers, please replace star ratings with laughter emojis."

• 26 Jun 2026, 11:29:34 AM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: ‘Far better’ than Welcome Back

  Fans are favourably comparing Welcome to the Jungle with Welcome Back, saying part 3 is better than the much derided second part. “Welcome to the jungle is far better than Welcome back. Welcome franchise is nothing without Akki,” wrote one viewer on X.

• 26 Jun 2026, 11:20:05 AM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Film earns big in paid previews

  Trade reports stated that Welcome to the Jungle has earned ₹3.75 crore net in paid previews on Thursday, paving the way for a strong opening day.

• 26 Jun 2026, 10:49:08 AM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Review hails smartly cut trailer

  One viewer praised the film's trailer for not giving out spoilers. “Hats off to whoever cut the trailer Welcome to the Jungle. Comedy trailers should stay this random and unpredictable so the audience can enjoy the jokes while watching movie. Spoiling gags in the trailer is plain stupidity,” they wrote.

• 26 Jun 2026, 10:32:18 AM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Film ‘much more’ than what trailer showed

• 26 Jun 2026, 10:27:28 AM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Box office prediction

  The comedy caper is expected to open in the ₹15-20 crore range, slightly higher than Akshay's previous release, the horror comedy Bhooth Bangla.

• 26 Jun 2026, 10:25:08 AM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Dhurandhar spoof tickles fans

  An online review of the film reads: “The audience is thoroughly enjoying it. #AkshayKumar and Farida Jalal are at their absolute best. Packed with hilarious meta references, especially the #Dhurandhar spoof including FA9LA song, which are absolute screamers. 😂”

• 26 Jun 2026, 10:11:01 AM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Akshay Kumar shares message for fans

• 26 Jun 2026, 10:09:07 AM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Viewers hail Akshay Kumar

  A 3.5 star review of the film on X reads: "Welcome to the Jungle is an ENTERTAINER. Delivers exactly what it promises, and while the comedy here is at its best, the film has more to offer. #AkshayKumar is the back-bone & his timing elevates every scene, proving that this genre belongs to him!"

• 26 Jun 2026, 10:02:29 AM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Advance booking figures

  Welcome to the Jungle fared well in advance bookings, selling just around 1.2 lakh tickets for the opening day, grossing over ₹3.1 crore in the process

• 26 Jun 2026, 09:51:10 AM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Read HT's review of the film

  Hindustan Times' review of the film reads: “Not every film needs to be profound. Some just need to entertain. Welcome To The Jungle understands that assignment from the outset and, despite an average finale, delivers enough laughs to make the ride worthwhile.”

  Read the full review here

• 26 Jun 2026, 09:38:01 AM IST

  Welcome to the Jungle Release and Review LIVE: Akshay Kumar comedy arrives in theatres

  Welcome to the Jungle has released in theatres on Friday, 26 June, with paid previews in select theatres across India on Thursday evening.