{"id":340562,"date":"2026-05-25T21:15:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T15:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=340562"},"modified":"2026-05-25T21:15:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T15:45:56","slug":"akshay-kumar-suniel-shetty-set-to-deliver-their-first-double-digit-opening-together-in-32-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/akshay-kumar-suniel-shetty-set-to-deliver-their-first-double-digit-opening-together-in-32-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Akshay Kumar & Suniel Shetty Set To Deliver Their First Double-Digit Opening Together In 32 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome To The Jungle Box Office: Akshay Kumar & Suniel Shetty Eye First Double-Digit Opening Together Since 1993 (Photo Credit: Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The duo of Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty has entertained us over the a long time, and now, it’s all set to make an enormous return with Welcome To The Jungle. The duo was first seen together in 1993\u2019s Waqt Hamara Hai, and since then, their chemistry has been loved by movie buffs. Now, their fans are excited as they return after a 14-year gap. With their much-awaited reunion, the duo is all set to deliver the primary double-digit opening on the Indian box office in 32 years. Keep reading for an in depth report!<\/p>\n

Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty have worked together in 13 movies<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Off-screen, Akshay and Suniel share a detailed bond, which is reflected on-screen, as their chemistry is loved by movie lovers. In key roles, the duo has shared the screen in 13 movies to this point, staring from Waqt Hamara Hai. In India, it opened at 9 lakh<\/strong>. It was followed by the highly popular film, Mohra, which scored 60 lakh<\/strong> on day 1. Hum Hain Bemisaal opened at 39 lakh<\/strong>, followed by Sapoot\u2019s 74 lakh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dhadkan marks Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty\u2019s fifth collaboration, and it opened at 78 lakh<\/strong>. It was followed by Hera Pheri, which scored 64 lakh<\/strong> on the opening day. Awara Paagal Deewana earned 1.53 crore<\/strong> on day 1, followed by Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani, which opened at 1.35 crore<\/strong>. Aan: Men at Work made 1.4 cror<\/strong>e on day 1. Deewane Huye Paagal scored a gap day of 2.24 crore<\/strong>, followed by Phir Hera Pheri, which scored 3.28 crore<\/strong> on the opening day. De Dana Dan marked their biggest opening along with 6.13 crore<\/strong>. Their last collaboration together, Thank You, scored 4.95 crore<\/strong> on day 1.<\/p>\n

Day 1 collection of Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty\u2019s movies together (highest to lowest):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. De Dana Dan \u2013 6.13 crore<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Thank You \u2013 4.95 crore<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Phir Hera Pheri \u2013 3.28 crore<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Deewane Huye Paagal \u2013 2.24 crore<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Awara Paagal Deewana \u2013 1.53 crore<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Aan: Men at Work \u2013 1.4 crore<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani \u2013 1.35 crore<\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. Dhadkan \u2013 78 lakh<\/strong><\/li>\n
  9. Sapoot \u2013 74 lakh<\/strong><\/li>\n
  10. Hera Pheri \u2013 64 lakh<\/strong><\/li>\n
  11. Mohra \u2013 60 lakh<\/strong><\/li>\n
  12. Hum Hain Bemisaal \u2013 39 lakh<\/strong><\/li>\n
  13. Waqt Hamara Hai \u2013 9 lakh<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The duo is about to deliver its first double-digit opening!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    After Thank You, which was released in 2011, Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty have come together for Welcome To The Jungle. Considering the franchise\u2019s brand value, the third installment of the Welcome franchise is prone to open big, crossing the ten crore net mark like a cakewalk on the Indian box office. So, after a 14-year gap, the duo is about to deliver their double-digit opening.<\/p>\n

    Not only 10 crore, but Welcome To The Jungle is prone to be their first 15 crore and 20 crore net opening together in India.<\/p>\n

    Stay tuned to Koimoi for more box office updates!<\/p>\n

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