The paid preview culture is gaining momentum in Bollywood, and the latest film to join the trend is Welcome To The Jungle. The multi-starrer comedy, featuring Akshay Kumar, will have paid previews on Thursday, June 25, a day before its official release on Friday, June 26.
According to MovieReview_Hub on X, just like Bhooth Bangla, Welcome To The Jungle will have paid previews on June 25, a day before its official June 26 release.
Paid Previews Schedule and Booking Details
The paid previews of Welcome To The Jungle will be organized across the country. The shows will begin from 7:30 pm onwards on Thursday, June 25. Bookings for these previews have already begun. From June 23, viewers will also get a chance to book tickets for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shows.
As reported by Instagram, Welcome To The Jungle brings paid previews on June 25, a day before release. Advance booking opens Monday, and the runtime is locked at 2 hours 28 minutes.
Following the Trend Set by Dhurandhar and Bhooth Bangla
The paid preview culture has picked up big time this year. Dhurandhar The Revenge released a day before its official date at 5:00 pm, which gave a boost to its collections. Then, Bhooth Bangla also had an advantage as it released at night before its official release. Now, Welcome To The Jungle is following the same path.
According to Akshay Kumar Fans Group on Facebook, Welcome To The Jungle will have paid previews on June 25, one day before its official release. Advance booking for the comedy entertainer is now open.
What This Means for Fans
Fans of Akshay Kumar and the multi-starrer comic caper will be excited to know that they can catch the film a day early. The paid previews give audiences a chance to watch the movie before the official Friday release. This strategy has worked well for other films this year, helping to build word-of-mouth and boost opening day collections.
The film stars Akshay Kumar along with a large ensemble cast. The paid preview strategy is expected to give Welcome To The Jungle a strong start at the box office.
Our Take: Paid Previews Are Becoming a Smart Strategy
In our view, the paid preview trend is a smart move for big releases like Welcome To The Jungle. It allows early audiences to spread the word, which can help the film perform better on its opening day. Following the success of Dhurandhar The Revenge and Bhooth Bangla, this strategy seems to be paying off. For fans, it is a win-win — they get to watch the film earlier, and the film gets a head start at the box office.
