Entering the Pinkvilla Predicts tracking this week is Welcome to the Jungle. Cocktail 2 got a trailer this week, so there is an update on that. This is also the final update for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Welcome to the Jungle (26th May 2026)
First day box office forecast: Rs. 20-26 crore<\/p>\n
The third instalment of the Welcome franchise. The original, released in 2007, is one of the biggest comedy IPs of Bollywood, maybe the biggest along with Hera Pheri. Unlike franchises such as Golmaal or Housefull, the series has not seen regular follow-ups, largely due to behind-the-scenes production issues.<\/p>\n
Welcome Back, released in 2015, despite having a lesser lead than Akshay Kumar, opened strongly to Rs. 14 crore nett. Adjusted for inflation, that will be equivalent to Rs. 35-40 crore nett today.<\/p>\n
Ideally, this film would be expected to open to that level as well. However, the theatrical market today is not as conducive to openings as it was a decade ago. Additionally, while the promotional material and songs released so far have generated interest, the response has not been overwhelmingly strong. This may change with the trailer, and if that happens, the upside for opening could grow significantly,\u00a0with the IP strength of the Welcome brand.<\/p>\n
Other Updates<\/p>\n
The trailer for Cocktail 2 has not materially altered expectations, failing to raise the excitement. It will be upon music to make any meaningful change at this point.<\/p>\n
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai hasn\u2019t seen any improvement either. The film is releasing with a BOGO offer on the first day, which may somewhat aid the opening numbers. Advance bookings, which opened a couple of days ago, are tracking broadly in line with existing forecast.<\/p>\n
Pinkvilla Predicts First Day Box Office Forecast is as follows: <\/p>\n
\t\t\tRelease
Date
\n\t\t\tTitle
\n\t\t\tLow-End
Forecast
\n\t\t\tHigh-End
Forecast
\n\t\t\tPinpoint
Forecast<\/p>\n
\t\t\t05\/06\/2026
\n\t\t\tHai Jawani Toh Ishq Hai
\n\t\t\tRs. 6.00 cr.
\n\t\t\tRs. 9.00 cr.
\n\t\t\tRs. 7.50 cr.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t05\/06\/2026
\n\t\t\tBandar
\n\t\t\tRs. 0.50 cr.
\n\t\t\tRs. 1.50 cr.
\n\t\t\tRs. 0.75 cr.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t12\/06\/2026
\n\t\t\tMain Vaapas Aaunga
\n\t\t\tRs. 2.00 cr.
\n\t\t\tRs. 4.00 cr.
\n\t\t\tRs. 2.50 cr.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t19\/06\/2026
\n\t\t\tCocktail 2
\n\t\t\tRs. 7.00 cr.
\n\t\t\tRs. 11.00 cr.
\n\t\t\tRs. 8.50 cr.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t26\/06\/2026
\n\t\t\tWelcome to the Jungle
\n\t\t\tRs. 20.00 cr.
\n\t\t\tRs. 26.00 cr.
\n\t\t\tRs. 25.00 cr.<\/p>\n
NOTE:\u00a0The films featured in Pinkvilla Predicts are not the only releases scheduled over the coming weeks. The tracking generally focuses on titles with notable cast value, industry visibility, or measurable audience awareness before release.<\/p>\n
DISCLAIMER:\u00a0The box office figures, opening-day forecasts, and lifetime collection projections mentioned in this article are subjective trade estimates compiled from various commercial parameters, advance booking trends, and market sentiment. These are purely analytical tracking figures and do not constitute actual, finalised collections or certified accounting statements. Pinkvilla does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the pinpoint accuracy or completeness of these projections. No statement in this article is intended to defame, harm, or malign any individual, production house, artist, or commercial entity involved in the making of the film.<\/p>\n