Welcome to the Jungle Movie Review and Release Highlights: Akshay Kumar film crosses Rs 15 cr mark; fans call it ‘brain rot comedy’ | Bollywood News
Akshay Kumar-starrer Welcome to the Jungle was reportedly made in Rs 125 crore.Akshay Kumar is back on the big screen with Welcome to the Jungle, the third installment of the Welcome franchise. Along with Akshay, there are 32 stars in the film including Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Farida Jalal, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda.
The film comes after Bhooth Bangla, which grossed over Rs 270 crore in India. With expectations riding high after Akshay’s recent box office success, all eyes are now on how Welcome to the Jungle fares at the ticket windows.Story continues below this ad
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Welcome to the Jungle has had a modest start in advance bookings but is gradually picking up pace ahead of its theatrical release. Trade analysts believe that positive word-of-mouth and nostalgia associated with the Welcome franchise could boost its opening-day collections.
Film trade analyst Komal Nahta told SCREEN, “The advance bookings are looking alright. Nothing to shout about, but nothing too bad either.”
He added, “Welcome franchise is loved the public, so it’s expected to do well. The trailer was okay, nothing great. But, the trailer that they cut yesterday, which showcased action more than comedy, is better.”
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Jun 26, 2026 03:00 PM
Welcome To The Jungle Movie Review: ‘Six standout gags leave audiences in splits’
User @HimeshMankad took to X to post, “#welcometothejungle is a kind of film that you would enjoy in a packed auditorium, with peak brain-rot moments, one after the other. The #ahmedkhan directed comedy is a crowd-pleaser and accessible for a wide-spectrum of audience, especially kids and families. When the makers want you to laugh, the film gets into the laugh-riot zone. And most importantly, it’s self aware of all the madness. The 6-standout prolonged gags is like laughter gas scenario in the auditorium. Those sequences are a case of genuine comedy, the ones we have grown up watching. #akshaykumar does what only he can – once again proving there’s none like him in comedies – watch out for his older avatar: Hands down one of the major standout points of the second half. Some of the other highlight characters are #faridajalal, #kirankumar, #jacquelinefernandez, #sunielshetty, #arshadwarsi, #rajpalyadav, #pareshrawal, and #johnnylever. #ak – #raveenatandon nostalgia is a delight for 90s cinema fans! It’s an entertainer, which screams to “leave your brain at home” to “have a good time”. Baaki toh aap log dekho, apni families and most importantly kids ke saath, aur mujhe bhi batao, kaisa laga. Mubarak Ho To The Entire Team For Pulling This One Off – It’s a case of mad conviction coming to the spectacle!”
Jun 26, 2026 01:00 AM
Welcome to the Jungle Movie Review and Release LIVE Updates: ‘Akshay-Raveena scene will get the house down’
Trade analyst Joginder Tuteja took to X and wrote, “That #akshaykumar #raveenatandon scene just before the interval will get the house down. The meta reference is way too entertaining! #welcometothejungle.”
Jun 26, 2026 12:00 AM
Welcome to the Jungle Movie Review and Release LIVE Updates: ‘Akshay Kumar’s comic timing is just unmatched’
User @TripurariMedia wrote on X, “Done watching the #welcometothejungle and OMG it is so so HILARIOUS. Meta references of all the OG comedy classics like #phirherapheri, #awarapaagaldeewana, #welcome and so many iconic Akshay Kumar films… and they actually land. #akshaykumar absolutely STEALS the SHOW, especially in his 2nd role ! His comic timing is just UNMATCHED 🙏🏻 #sunielshetty is SUPERB, and all our OG comedy legends like #johnnylever, #rajpalyadav and the entire supporting cast deliver GOOD PERFORMANCES. The storyline is decent, but the REAL HERO is the execution. Dialogues, parody, comedy, references to older films, fake identity confusion, hilarious situations… everything is designed purely for entertainment. Just keep your brain at home and go have a gala time with your family! The entire auditorium was LAUGHING, CHEERING and ENJOYING every other scene ! The film starts on an average note but picks up insanely well around 20 mins before the interval. From there, it’s comedy, comedy and more comedy. The 2nd half continues the MADNESS though a few action scenes could have been trimmed, but they still fit the hilarious narrative!! #dishapatani, #jacquelinefernandez and #akshaykumar were all ENTERTAINING, but Akshay proves once again why he’s the OG of comedy .. MAAN GYE BHAI. If you loved films like Tees Maar Khan, Welcome, Awara Paagal Deewana or Phir Hera Pheri, then this is a MUST WATCH.”
Jun 25, 2026 10:30 PM
Welcome to the Jungle Movie Review and Release LIVE Updates: ‘Film is tailored for audiences who simply want to laugh, and have a good time’
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh’s note on X read, “OneWordReview…#welcometothejungle: ENTERTAINING.Rating: 3½. Get ready for a 1980s-style masala entertainer… The focus is on fun, laughter, nostalgia, and larger-than-life entertainment – not logic or reasoning… Several jokes land effectively, though the post-interval portions feel stretched. #wttjreview. #wttj is aimed at the masses… Bollywood has largely forgotten how to create entertainers that connect with audiences beyond the metros – the heartland and mass pockets in particular… This one is for them. A massive cast, emphasis on entertainment, visually striking songs, big-screen action, and a few pleasant surprises – #wttj has it all. The biggest achievement of director Ahmed Khan is managing such a massive cast… Pulling off a film of this scale is no easy feat, and the effort is visible on screen. However, Ahmed attempts to pack every ingredient imaginable into the narrative, and that’s where the film stumbles… The post-interval portions lack the sparkle and energy that make the first half so enjoyable. Despite the gigantic cast, it’s #akshaykumar who drives the film… Playing to the gallery, his impeccable comic timing emerges as one of the film’s major strengths. #sunielshetty and #arshadwarsi are effective in their respective parts… #pareshrawal, #rajpalyadav, and #shreyastalpade – the on-screen movie-makers – contribute several genuinely funny moments, while #johnylever remains dependable as ever. The sequences involving the Azadganj villagers – #raveenatandon, #faridajalal, and #kirankumar – are thoroughly entertaining… All three are terrific. Both #dishapatani and #jacquelinefernandez get limited scope and don’t have much to do… #jackieshroff, as the antagon, makes his presence felt. The cameo appearances stars from a hugely popular TV show bring back a strong sense of nostalgia. The dialogues are genuinely hilarious at several places, while the soundtrack turns out to be a mixed bag. Final word? #wttj is tailored for audiences who simply want to smile, laugh, and have a good time – logic be damned.”
Jun 25, 2026 08:15 PM
Welcome to the Jungle Movie Review and Release LIVE Updates: ‘Akshay Kumar’s chemry with Disha Patani so far is electrifying’
Trade analyst Navneet Mundhra shared on X, “Now watching #welcometothejungle. First scene starts with super funny #johnnylever…. There’s a reference to #dhurandhar as India’s biggest blockbuster. Paresh Rawal as ‘Dev’ & Rajpal Yadav as ‘Das’ are shown as director duo. #unchalambakad should have been @akshaykumar’s entry song…. not #ghisghis. His chemry with #dishapatani so far is electrifying.”
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