Will Dhamaal 4 affect Welcome To The Jungle? Trade experts voice their opinion; celebrate the return of the comedy genre: “Thanks to these films, the audience is back, not just in urban areas but in mass areas as well”

 Welcome To The Jungle is doing well at the box office because people are talking about it positively.However, another comedy called Dhamaal 4 is coming out this Friday, and experts think it might take some of Welcome To The Jungle’s audience.

A veteran in the film industry, Taran Adarsh, said, “Dhamaal 4 could slightly reduce Welcome To The Jungle’s earnings because it will be in theaters during the third week.Also, since Dhamaal 4 is a comedy, its impact might be bigger.”  

Vishek Chauhan, who owns a cinema in Purnia, Bihar, agreed, saying, “Dhamaal 4 will take some of Welcome To The Jungle’s audience.This could reduce the business of Welcome To The Jungle a bit.”  

Trade analyst Atul Mohan said, “Dhamaal 4 is also a family-friendly film that has a lot of potential.

There’s a big audience for it.Just like Welcome To The Jungle, Dhamaal is a successful series.The original Dhamaal (2019) was loved a lot by kids.I remember it had good attendance even in its fourth and fifth weeks.”  

He added, “It’s great to see big-star comedies and clean, funny films returning.These are the kinds of movies meant for the big screen.They are a great way for families to go out together.These films help both big cities and smaller towns.”  

Taran Adarsh said, “Thanks to these films, people are coming back to the theaters, not just in cities but also in smaller areas.Blockbusters like Pushpa 2, Jawan, Pathaan, Gadar 2, Stree 2, etc., are showing great numbers in not just big cities but also in B and C grade towns.We need to make films that are enjoyed by a wide audience, not just a few areas or a specific group.”  

Girish Johar, a producer and film expert, said, “Comedy is one of the hardest genres to make, but it’s also the most popular. People love to laugh and get entertained.Who doesn’t want a good laugh?Comedy is preferred a lot.There are very few actors and makers who can do it well, and Akshay is one of them.”  

Bollywood has not been making many comedies lately. This year, four comedy films are coming out in less than two months — Pati Patni Aur Woh, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Welcome To The Jungle and Dhamaal 4.

Will Dhamaal 4 affect Welcome To The Jungle? Experts are sharing their thoughts, and they’re celebrating the return of the comedy genre: “Thanks to these films, the audience is back, not just in urban areas but in mass areas as well.”  

Girish Johar said, “That’s a good sign. It means more people are going to theaters.Even though these films may not always get great reviews, the audience really enjoys them.”  

Taran Adarsh added, “We were not making these kinds of films enough before, as we focused on city-centric movies. People, or the average citizen, have always enjoyed masala movies — the kind that make you forget your worries.Manmohan Desai used to make such films.For example, Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) had a scene where the three sons donated blood to their mother.People were clapping at the time.Today, such a scene might get criticized, but it worked then.”  

Atul Mohan compared watching big movies to eating out, saying, “Some of the films we are making are similar to what is available on OTT platforms. Why would people go to the cinema to watch them?If the same food is available at home and in restaurants, why would they order from the latter?There are certain meals like a Thali that can only be enjoyed in a restaurant.Films like Welcome To The Jungle and Dhamaal 4 are like a Thali.They have different kinds of characters and are best enjoyed in theaters.”  

Taran Adarsh concluded by saying, “Everyone has stress and worries.They all want to laugh and enjoy.Welcome To The Jungle is a movie that makes you forget everything for two and a half hours.That’s the magic of cinema.”

Trade advises Akshay Kumar to stick to comedies and mass-appealing cinema for a healthy box office track record: “Akshay is brilliant in comedies and audiences appreciate that more than seeing him in serious roles”

 Akshay Kumar has performed well in various types of movies.Before the pandemic, he received a lot of praise and box office success for acting in socially important films.However, the post-pandemic period has been tough for this kind of movie.As a result, some of his films in this category didn't do well.

On the other hand, his last four films - Housefull 5, Jolly LLB 3, Bhooth Bangla, and Welcome To The Jungle - were successful.

The common thing in all these movies is that they had a lot of humor and were fun to watch.We talked to experts in the film trade and asked if he should stick to such movies for now, as that is what audiences want right now.

Trade analyst Atul Mohan said, "Akshay has made socially relevant films before.

But now, the time is for big, large-scale movies.Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle are the right movies at the right time.Multi-star movies and big projects are like a full plate you enjoy in a restaurant.Getting the same plate delivered as a parcel and eating it at home isn't as fun.These kinds of movies will help revive the theater business and benefit everyone in the industry."

Girish Johar agreed, "Akshay is great in comedies and audiences like that more than seeing him in serious roles.

Once you make a serious film like Kesari Chapter 2, it's harder to add music and commercially appealing songs.But in movies like Welcome To The Jungle and Bhooth Bangla, that's not an issue.It makes it easier to promote and gain acceptance."

Vishek Chauhan, owner of Roopbani Cinema in Purnia, Bihar, said, "If you are a commercial actor with a good sense of the market, you should make films that people want to see right now.

Instead of forcing your ideas on the audience, you should listen to them.If you listen, you will be rewarded.Otherwise, you might get left behind.The public will watch what they want to watch.You can't tell them what kind of film to watch.They are the ones spending money and time.Right now, they want to watch horror comedies, funny action movies, intense love stories, and big, exciting films.So, we should make films according to their choices.If you make a film like Dangal, people won't come.They don't have the need for it.After five years, they might want films like Dangal again."

Meanwhile, trade analyst Taran Adarsh said, "He has shown his versatility again and again.

His next film is Haiwaan (a thriller).It brings him back together with Priyadarshan and Saif Ali Khan after many years.From what I've heard, it should be another success as it's a very different role for him."

Welcome To The Jungle Box Office: Collects almost Rs. 3 crores on Blockbuster Tuesday, Akshay Kumar scores yet another success in 2026 after Bhooth Bangla

It was a good day for Welcome To The Jungle as it almost hit the Rs.3 crores mark again on Blockbuster Tuesday, earning Rs.2.97 crores.From Monday's collections of Rs.2.64 crores, this shows some increase, though it could have been even better if not for heavy rains in many parts of the country.Without the rain, the film might have made at least Rs.3.25 crores since it's a family movie that usually performs well during evening and night shows, which were most affected by the weather.

The Akshay Kumar starrer has now made Rs.

117.78 crores and is expected to earn about Rs.4 to 4.50 crores more between today and tomorrow.While that would bring it closer to the Rs.125 crores mark, the real excitement will be in the journey towards the Rs.150 crores target.A lot will depend on how well the film holds up during the next weekend, especially with Dhamaal 4 releasing this Friday.There will also be some reserved shows for Alpha, and holdover films will only have a few shows left at some multiplexes.

The positive thing is that Bollywood now has another success this year, which has mostly seen disappointments rather than big wins.

For Akshay Kumar, this is another back-to-back hit after Bhooth Bangla, and if we include his releases from last year, it all adds up to a strong run since SkyForce, Kesari: Chapter 2, Housefull 5, and Jolly LLB 3.His next film, Haiwaan, is set to be another genre-changing movie, continuing his trend of exploring different kinds of stories.

Despite negativity, Alpha collects Rs. 33 cr in 3 days; does it prove Alia Bhatt is a star or exposes limits of her box-office pull? Trade speaks up; slams trolls: “They have no value; theatrical audience doesn’t give a damn about what trolls are propagating”

Alpha had a good weekend, but during the weekdays, it dropped more than usual because of some bad reports.This caused different opinions in the trade and industry about Alia Bhatt’s popularity.Some people believe that her star power attracted a lot of viewers to the cinema, even with a lot of bad news about the movie.Others think the movie should have done better, especially considering how much it cost.This has shown the limits of her box-office appeal.

Trade analyst Atul Mohan said, “In terms of cost, the movie should have done better.” Trade veteran Taran Adarsh said, “There are two sides to this.

Star power is important, and the YRF Spy Universe is a big brand.Some people were curious to see what it had to offer this time.Also, this time, there were two female leads taking the universe forward, so both star power and brand value are at play.But it should have opened higher, preferably above 10 crores.I don’t know why there was so much negativity before the release.You can’t judge the movie without watching it.But you can’t control social media either.People will talk about it, especially when the movie is in the public eye.”

Everyone agrees that she is one of the few actresses who can pull crowds on her own.

Taran Adarsh said, “Alia Bhatt is a very good actress.If you look at her work, she has made some great movies.My favorite is Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022).She did well in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) too.But in Alpha, I felt she wasn’t a good fit.Sure, she has superhuman abilities, but it was hard to believe she could beat up so many people.”

Atul Mohan said, “Alia Bhatt is a star.

The new actresses are nowhere near her.She and Deepika are the only big names today.”

Producer and film analyst Girish Johar said, “There’s no doubt that she’s a brilliant actress.

Unfortunately, though she did her best, the writing of the film is what caused it to do poorly.”

He added, “Her popularity is still there.

One film can’t affect her.Alia has a long way to go.If she chooses the right film, she could soon be the top female lead in the country.”

Taran Adarsh is confident that Alpha’s failure won’t affect her next film, Love & War.

“It stars Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali is directing.I’m sure Alia has an important role in it.For me, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and S R Rajamouli are two of the best filmmakers.”

Vishek Chauhan, owner of Roopbani Cinema in Purnia, Bihar, said, “Trolling doesn’t matter.

Trolls don’t buy tickets or influence people’s decisions.Theatrical audiences act on their own.They don’t care what the trolls say.They gave the movie what it deserved.Also, Alia Bhatt and Alpha are two different things.The audience understands that, and I hope the press and those who take social media seriously also take note of this.”

He also said, “There may be some negativity about an actor, but people aren’t stupid that they’ll punish her film for it.

Of course, if something like Padmaavat happens and an organization like the Karni Sena starts a campaign against you, it’s a different matter.The audience doesn’t take a vow to not watch an Alia Bhatt film.Other actors like Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan have also faced trolling, but their films are still watched by all kinds of people.Theatrical audiences are neutral and decide to watch or not based on the movie’s quality.They want to know if they’ll have a good time in the cinema.If you can give them that, there’s no limit.”

King becomes Shah Rukh Khan’s most expensive film; Siddharth Anand directorial cost shoots up to Rs. 450 crores

Shah Rukh Khan means big, bigger, and biggest.As the superstar prepares to return to the big screen after three long years with the Siddharth Anand directed film King, the excitement is growing every day.The movie started filming in May 2025 and is expected to finish by August 2026.Over the course of one year and three months, the team behind King has filmed the movie in many places around the world for about 150 days, working with some of the biggest stunt teams in the world.

The film also requires top-of-the-line VFX, which is being handled by Shah Rukh Khan's own company, Red Chillies Entertainment.

With six months left until the release, Bollywood Hungama has learned exclusively that King is set to become the most expensive film in Shah Rukh Khan's career, beating his previous highest-grossing film, Jawan."Shah Rukh Khan always wants to give the audience the best possible product.King started as an action thriller, but the vision of SRK and Sid has turned it into a big-budget action thriller with some of the biggest action sequences the audience will ever see," said a source from Bollywood Hungama.

The source also mentioned that the budget of King is about Rs.

450 crore, not including print, publicity, and the actor's salary."Every bit of money spent is to provide the audience with a top-quality cinematic experience.You will see every rupee spent on the screen, as it's a new experience for Shah Rukh Khan," the source added.

For those who don't know, the budget of Jawan was also around Rs.

400 crore, which was higher than the budget of Pathaan at Rs.350 crore.With King, the superstar is ready to take the standard of action in Indian cinema even higher.

JioStar breaks silence on Queen 2 lawsuit, says Kangana Ranaut film is ‘an original, independent story’

 JioStar has responded to a lawsuit filed by Phantom Studios over the film Queen 2, which claims the movie infringes on the intellectual property rights of the 2014 film Queen.JioStar denies these allegations and says that Queen 2 is an original project with no creative link to the original film.

The statement came after Phantom Studios went to the Bombay High Court, saying that JioStar used the Queen intellectual property without permission.

Phantom Studios claims they own 50% of the original Queen's intellectual property rights and said they didn't allow any sequel or derivative work.

JioStar says Queen 2 is an original film In a statement published by Mid-Day, JioStar rejected these claims and clarified that their work with Kangana Ranaut is not connected to the original Queen.

"StarStudio18 is currently working with Ms.Kangana Ranaut on a fresh production that is an original, independent story.It has no connection to any prior work, and is neither a sequel nor a prequel to any existing title," the company said.

The production house also dismissed the idea that using the word "Queen" in the title was copyright infringement.

'Queen' is a common noun, says production house When responding to Phantom Studios' concerns, JioStar argued that the title "Queen" cannot be owned by anyone.

"The word 'Queen' is part of the English language.No one can claim exclusive ownership of a common noun, and such a claim has no legal basis.JioStar is aware of the legal case and will fight for its position through the proper legal process.We are confident in the strength of our case," the statement said.

The company said it plans to take the case to court. Queen was released in 2014 and received a lot of praise, winning two National Film Awards, including Best Actress for Kangana Ranaut.

The film was jointly produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Phantom Films, which was started by Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl.Although Phantom Films was closed in 2018, it was restarted as Phantom Studios in 2021.

Interestingly, Queen 2 brings back Kangana Ranaut and director Vikas Bahl, who also directed the original film. The project started filming earlier this year and is now in the post-production phase.

Ramayana distribution rights sold to Karan Johar for Rs. 350 crores – Biggest of all time, defeating King

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol are leading the film Ramayana, which is produced by Namit Malhotra.This movie is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year.The first part of this epic story is being made with a budget of 1500 crores.It is set for a theatrical release this Diwali.However, everyone is trying to get attention by sharing all the latest news about the film.

Earlier in the day, it was announced that Dharma Productions has bought the all-India distribution rights of Ramayana for 250 crores.

But it turns out the amount is even higher.Reliable sources say that Karan Johar has bought the Hindi distribution rights for 350 crores."This is the biggest theatrical distribution deal ever.The 350 crores earned by Namit Malhotra's Ramayana is more than the previous record holder, King, by 100 crores.Everyone in the film industry is excited about the future of this film," said a source from Bollywood Hungama.

The same source also said that Dharma Productions is planning a wide release for this epic film that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

"There are big plans for the theatrical release of Ramayana.It is definitely the most awaited film in India, with a huge star cast that includes Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, along with Sai Pallavi and Sunny Deol.There are many inquiries from all over the country, and the film is expected to set new box office records in India.Namit Malhotra has been personally involved in the post-production to make sure the visuals represent India on a global platform.He has created something special, and people are really impressed with the epic vision."

The work on the theatrical trailer is in full motion.

Ramayana is set for a global release on October 30, 2026.