The Bollywood box office witnessed a major shake-up on Friday as Alia Bhatt’s much-awaited spy action film ‘Alpha’ finally hit theatres. While the film generated significant buzz across the country, trade analysts were closely watching its impact on Akshay Kumar‘s multi-starrer comedy entertainer ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, which had enjoyed a strong opening week. So, did Alpha steal the spotlight? Here’s a detailed look at Friday’s box office report card.

‘Welcome To The Jungle’ Faces Its First Big Test

After a successful first week, Welcome To The Jungle entered its second Friday with healthy momentum. The comedy entertainer had already collected around ₹92.90 crore net in India during its opening week and was eyeing the prestigious ₹100 crore milestone. However, Friday marked the arrival of Alpha, resulting in reduced screen availability and divided audience attention across multiplexes.

Did ‘Alpha’ Affect the Collections?

The answer appears to be yes—but not dramatically. According to early trade reports, Welcome To The Jungle witnessed the expected drop on its second Friday as Alpha occupied a significant share of premium screens and prime show timings. Despite the competition, the Akshay Kumar-led comedy continued to attract family audiences and retained a decent hold in several key markets. Trade experts believe that the real challenge for Welcome To The Jungle will be maintaining occupancy over the weekend.

‘Alpha’ Opens With Strong Buzz

Produced under the YRF Spy Universe, Alpha opened amid massive anticipation. The film’s advance bookings, extensive promotions, and nationwide release helped it dominate Friday’s headlines. Exhibitors also allocated a larger number of shows to Alpha, especially in multiplex chains, making it the preferred choice for action movie fans.

Weekend Battle Begins

Although Alpha has grabbed the spotlight, Welcome To The Jungle is far from out of the race. Family entertainers often witness stronger footfalls during Saturday and Sunday, especially if word-of-mouth remains positive. Industry analysts believe the Akshay Kumar starrer still has a realistic chance of crossing the ₹100 crore domestic net mark over the weekend despite facing fresh competition.

Box Office Verdict

The Friday report suggests that Alpha has undoubtedly impacted Welcome To The Jungle by reducing its screen count and slowing its daily collections. However, the comedy film continues to perform steadily and remains one of the strongest Bollywood releases of the season. The coming weekend will determine whether Welcome To The Jungle can withstand the competition and continue its successful theatrical run or if Alpha will completely dominate the box office.