Akshay Kumar’s Jungle Movie Just Landed and the Numbers are a Bit Quiet
- The first day box office totals
- Comparing it to Housefull 5
- The wild aesthetic of the film
We just saw the first day numbers for Welcome to the Jungle. They are in. The movie earned Rs 29 crore worldwide on day one. Ouch.
That sounds like a huge pile of cash to us. But for a giant movie with Akshay Kumar? It’s a bit of a letdown. It didn’t even match the start of Housefull 5.
The film has a very loud vibe. It is full of bright greens and chaotic action scenes. The visual style is meant to be fun and messy. It feels like a big, colorful party that might be too crowded.
It is June 27 and there is so much news today. Everyone is talking about Amitabh Bachchan and the start of Wimbledon tennis. Even sports fans are busy watching Dhruv Jurel or the New Zealand vs Belgium match.
While Bollywood watches the charts, we are also looking at Hollywood. You can read how Harvey Weinstein is staying guilty in L.A. right now. Things are moving fast.
Even young stars are changing their look. North West is rocking new piercings that look very bold. Style is everywhere, from movies to the street.
Maybe the audience wants something different. Director Luca Guadagnino recently talked about AI and how it might change film. People are looking for the next big thing.
Our Take
We think the movie looks like a bright, neon painting. It is fun to look at for a minute. But the story feels a bit thin. Big stars are great, but we need a better hook to go to the theater. Maybe next time!
