Welcome to the Jungle opens strong worldwide on Day 1, beats Bhooth Bangla and Cocktail 2

Welcome to the Jungle arrived in cinemas with considerable commercial momentum, posting a worldwide Day 1 box office collection that outpaced the opening day numbers of two rival Bollywood productions — Bhooth Bangla and Cocktail 2. The Akshay Kumar-led comedy, part of the long-running Welcome franchise, appears to have benefited from strong brand recognition and a packed holiday calendar.

The film boasts an ensemble cast headlined by Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty, two actors whose combined star power has historically driven footfalls. Industry trackers noted that the worldwide Day 1 figure placed the film ahead of the anticipated openings for Bhooth Bangla and Cocktail 2, making it a talking point in trade circles as a benchmark for the ongoing season.

Day 2 collections were also being tracked closely, with The Times of India reporting that the film remained 'eye-catching' in its early run — suggesting the opening-day momentum was being sustained into the second day. Extended weekends and festival periods typically amplify such performances, giving the film a window to consolidate its early numbers.

For Akshay Kumar, whose recent box-office track record has been mixed, a healthy Welcome to the Jungle opening is commercially significant. The franchise has a loyal following built over multiple instalments, and a strong debut reaffirms its drawing power with mainstream multiplex audiences across India.