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Akshay Kumar's 2026 Box Office Near Misses
4 Aug
Summary
- Bhooth Bangla missed India's 200 crore by ₹77 lakh.
- Welcome To The Jungle missed global 200 crore by ₹3.9 crore.
- Akshay Kumar has upcoming films Haiwaan and an untitled project.
In 2026, Akshay Kumar experienced a box office resurgence with "Bhooth Bangla" and "Welcome To The Jungle." Despite their success, both films narrowly missed significant financial milestones. "Bhooth Bangla" concluded its domestic run with ₹199.23 crore, just ₹77 lakh short of the ₹200 crore mark in India. Globally, it grossed ₹292.64 crore, missing the ₹300 crore milestone by ₹7.36 crore.
"Welcome To The Jungle" also saw a strong performance, earning ₹137.87 crore in India. Worldwide, it amassed ₹196.04 crore, falling approximately ₹3.9 crore shy of the ₹200 crore global benchmark. These near misses highlight the films' commercial appeal.
Akshay Kumar is set to star in two more films this year: "Haiwaan," reuniting him with director Priyadarshan, and an untitled project with Anees Bazmee. Both are anticipated to perform well and could help him achieve major box office goals in the remainder of 2026.
