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Welcome To The Jungle Set for June 26 Release as Salman Khan Cameo Reports Are Dismissed

Heavy marketing plus a Muharram holiday release have built strong pre-release momentum that could push the franchise past 200 crore if opening receipts meet trade estimates.

Overview

  • The Akshay Kumar-led comedy Welcome To The Jungle is scheduled to open in cinemas on June 26, 2026, and features an unusually large ensemble reported at roughly 30–34 named performers.
  • Promotion has ramped up with a four-minute trailer, new songs including 'Deewane Hain' and a string of cast interviews and publicity appearances that have driven broad pre-release attention.
  • Akshay Kumar sought blessings at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Thursday, June 18, and video of the visit went viral as fans gathered around the actor.
  • Claims that Salman Khan makes a cameo were publicly denied after a viral paparazzi exchange with Krushna Abhishek and follow-up reports citing a Pinkvilla source that said the superstar is not part of the film.
  • A trade outlet has projected the threequel could push the Welcome franchise past a cumulative Indian net of about 200 crore based on past totals of 168.25 crore and optimistic opening estimates, but that milestone remains speculative until actual box-office returns are reported.