Welcome To The Jungle fever grips exhibitors; Supergirl bookings delayed as theatres prioritize Akshay Kumar’s comic caper

This week will bring the release of not just one of the most highly anticipated Hindi films of the year, Welcome To The Jungle, but also the Hollywood superhero movie, Supergirl.Both films are set to hit theaters on Friday, June 26.However, as of 7:00 pm on June 24, bookings for Supergirl had not yet started.

A trade source shared , "There is a lot of excitement in the exhibition sector for Welcome To The Jungle.

Also, the distributor of the comic caper has asked for a lot of promotion.Because of that, the theaters have agreed to support it."

The same source added, "Because of this, Supergirl is struggling to get the right number of showtimes.

Warner Bros is clear that they are not asking for too many shows.They have asked for 2 prime showtimes in 4-screen multiplexes and 3 prime showtimes in multiplexes with more than 4 screens.But they are having trouble getting those showtimes.The talks are still going on, and a solution is expected to be resolved by Wednesday night or Thursday morning."

As of 7:00 pm on June 24, Supergirl's bookings had started only at Devgn CineX in The Walk in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

The same multiplex chain had also started bookings in Delhi and Ahmedabad.Smaller chains have started bookings in other cities.In Pune, none of the cinema halls have begun selling tickets.Similarly, the major chains like PVR Inox and Cinepolis have not opened bookings in any of their theaters in the entire North, Eastern and Western regions.

The source said, "Warner feels their request is reasonable and they are not asking for too many showtimes.

They were among the few studios that released their films during the pandemic when Hindi filmmakers were avoiding theatrical releases.So, they believe they should not be treated unfairly now that things have improved.The studio is hopeful that the issue will be resolved fairly and that Supergirl gets a proper showing."

Main Vaapas Aaunga Box Office: GROWS again on Blockbuster Tuesday, hits Rs. 3 crores mark again and also crosses Rs. 30 CRORES MILESTONE

Main Vaapas Aaunga is doing well and getting the kind of numbers you would expect from a movie that's gaining popularity because of good reviews.Even though the numbers aren't huge, the film is doing great in terms of how full the shows are, especially since it's playing in a limited number of cities and screens.It's also doing really well in the northern regions, bringing in the best collections there.

This has been the pattern every day.

On Monday, the movie made Rs.2.49 crores.Then on Tuesday, with lower ticket prices, the collections went up by about 20%, reaching Rs.3.01 crores.That was one of the best days so far, even better than the days in the first week.The trend is still going strong, and even though it's expected to make around Rs.2 crores today, it's possible that it might cross the Rs.2.50 crores mark.

Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the film has now crossed the Rs.

30 crores mark and is currently at Rs.30.08 crores.By the end of the second week, it's expected to reach close to Rs.35 crores.The key to the film's success will be how well it continues to perform in the third week.That will determine whether it can go beyond the Rs.50 crores mark in its total run.

Mouni Roy reacts to backlash over playing Varun Dhawan’s mother in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: “If the role is good, I don’t care”

Actor Mouni Roy recently talked about the criticism and online comments she received after playing the role of Varun Dhawan's mother in the film *Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai*.She said that even though some people questioned her choice to take on a motherly role, she didn't think about her age or image when deciding to accept the part.Instead, she focused on the character and the story.

Mouni Roy said, “If the role is good, I don't care.” She shared that many people told her not to take the role because playing a mother at this stage in her career might change how people see her.

But she said she never cared about those opinions and thought the role was important for the story.

She recalled some of the comments she got, like, “Why are you playing Varun Dhawan’s mother?

Are you mad?” But she said those didn’t stop her from doing what she believed was right as an actor.

Mouni explained that she always prefers roles that let her act well, no matter what the character is or how it relates to others in the film.

She said an actor’s job is to act believably, not to fit into certain expectations.

She also said she never lets others' opinions decide what she does in her career.

She believes in acting for the sake of the role, not for popularity or image.

The film *Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai*, directed by David Dhawan, has a big cast including Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde, Mouni Roy, Jimmy Shergill, Chunky Panday, Maniesh Paul, Rajesh Kumar, and Kubbra Sait.

It’s a comedy that’s getting a lot of attention, and Mouni’s character is one of the topics people are discussing.

Despite all the criticism, Mouni isn’t bothered.

She sees the role as a way to show her acting skills and prove she can play different kinds of characters on screen.

Welcome To The Jungle to have one of the WIDEST releases; distributor demands ALL shows in single screens, 3 shows per screen in 6+ screen multiplexes

June is set to end with a funny movie called "Welcome To The Jungle." This film is one of the biggest in Hindi cinema with a lot of famous actors, so people are really excited about it.To make sure it's a big hit, the company that is releasing it, Star Studio18, has planned a very wide release.

They want all the showtimes in single-screen cinemas.

In two-screen places, they want 7 or 8 showtimes, and in three-screen places, they need 9 or 10.For four-screen multiplexes, they want 11 or 12 showtimes, and in five-screen plexes, that's 13 or 14.For six-screen multiplexes, they need 15 or 16 showtimes.And in multiplexes with more than six screens, they want three shows per screen.

According to a source, the movie is meant for the big screen because it has a lot of humor and a big cast.

That's why the studio wants a wide release to make sure it starts strongly.

Now, there might be some issues because of the high number of showtimes, especially since other movies are also coming out.

For example, "Cocktail 2" is still doing well, and "Main Vaapas Aaunga" is not slowing down.Some Gujarati and Marathi movies are also doing well.Plus, Hollywood movie "Supergirl" and the new Punjabi film "Carry On Jatta 4" are coming out this Friday.All these movies will need enough showtimes, so it's still to be seen how things go in the next few days.

"Welcome To The Jungle" stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Farida Jalal, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Aftab Shivdasani, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Kiran Kumar, Zakir Hussain, Vindu Dara Singh, Urvashi Rautela, Hemant Pandey, Brijendra Kala, Feroze Khan (Arjun), Late Pankaj Dheer Ji, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, Jeetu Verma, Vrihi Kodvara, Adityaa Singgh and Bhagya Bhanushali.

After Raj and DK, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra to direct Salman Khan in a period film for Farhan Akhtar

Earlier in the week, there were news stories saying that Salman Khan is working with Excel Entertainment for the first time on a big-budget historical drama.And it seems those reports are real.According to very trustworthy sources, Salman Khan is in serious talks with Excel Entertainment for a historical film that will be directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, who has won national awards.

A source told , "Salman Khan is interested in big projects and thinks that the Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra film will do justice to his big star image.

He has read the script and was really impressed with his character.He will be playing one of the most famous characters from Indian history and will have to completely change his body shape."

The same source added that Salman hasn't signed the contract yet, and talks are going on with Excel Entertainment, especially about the shooting schedule and pay.

"If everything goes smoothly, Salman will start shooting for the film in summer 2027, right after wrapping up his superhero comedy with Raj and DK," the source.

More details about the project will be shared by the end of this year, as Salman is taking his time to make a smart decision.

But right now, he's excited to take on this challenging role of a warrior from Indian history.

Imtiaz Ali REACTS to theatres adding Main Vaapas Aaunga shows amid rising demand, watch

 Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali thanked the people who helped show his new movie, Main Vaapas Aaunga, in theaters.The film started with only moderate numbers at the box office but has been doing better over time with more people watching it.The movie features actors like Sharvari, Vedang Raina, Diljit Dosanjh, and Naseeruddin Shah.It was released on June 12, 2026.

Even though it didn’t start with a huge opening, the film has been getting good reviews from audiences, which has led to more screenings in different parts of the country.

In a video message, Imtiaz Ali expressed his thanks to the people who help run the theaters and distribute the movie.

He said, “I want to thank you for your strong support, which has helped us grow the film’s reach and success.” 

He also shared feedback from various theater owners and chains.

PVR INOX CEO Gautam Dutta said the film has been growing steadily each day, showing real and lasting interest from the audience.Imtiaz also mentioned that PVR INOX added more showtimes, including one at 6:50 AM in Bengaluru, which was almost full.He said he has been visiting theaters and people are telling him they want more showtimes.

Cinepolis India Managing Director Devang Sampath praised the film, saying it has strong word of mouth and is doing well at the box office.

According to Imtiaz, Cinepolis added 30% more showings between Friday and Saturday because of the rising demand and better crowd numbers.

Positive reports came from different regions like West Bengal, Central India, Hyderabad, and Delhi-UP.

West Bengal distributor Shatadeep Saha said the film had a big turnaround in earnings, leading to more showings.In Hyderabad, Allu Cineplex, owned by Allu Arjun, added more showtimes from 7 to 13 in a week due to high attendance.

Imtiaz also got positive feedback from exhibitors in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, who added more screenings after the first week because of the audience’s appreciation.

Imtiaz concluded by thanking the exhibitors and distributors for helping the film reach more people.

“It’s because of your support that more and more people are able to watch the film,” he said.

As Main Vaapas Aaunga continues in theaters, its performance shows how much audience support can help a movie do well even after its first weekend.

Cocktail 2 Day 2 Box Office Estimate: Shahid Kapoor, and Kriti Sanon starrer shows a 25 per cent jump; collects Rs. 16.50 crore

Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, saw a good increase in earnings on the second day.It made around Rs.13.10 crores on Friday and collected between Rs.16.50 crore to Rs.17.00 crore on the second day.So, the total collection for the first two days is about Rs.30 crore.

Cocktail 2 is doing well in urban areas, but it's not doing as well in the mass markets.

Most of the income comes from national multiplex chains like PVRInox and Cinepolis, which contributed 62 percent.The smaller chains contributed only 38 percent.

The movie is hoping to make around Rs.

50 crore in its opening weekend.How it does on weekdays will determine if it reaches that target.It's a costly film, and to be considered successful, it needs to earn at least Rs.125 crore in India.

So far, the reports from urban markets are positive, and there's hope that these areas will help the film reach its goals.