It is reported that the film has already earned approximately ₹120 crore through the sale of OTT, satellite, audio, and other rights. This means the makers have recovered a significant portion of the production cost even before the release, providing them with considerable relief.

**How ​​the film earned ₹120 crore**
According to a trade source, "The makers have currently finalized a deal worth around ₹120 crore. They will no longer need to rely heavily on theatrical revenue. 'Welcome' is a major and popular franchise. Its first two installments—'Welcome' (2007) and 'Welcome Back' (2015)—were immensely popular with audiences. Consequently, there is significant buzz surrounding the third installment as well."

The report further notes that the film secured such lucrative pre-release deals largely due to the strong brand identity of the 'Welcome' franchise. Industry insiders also believe the film is likely to perform well at the box office.

**Akshay Kumar's fee**
According to reports, Akshay Kumar has charged a fee of only ₹1.8 crore for this film. However, he has included a profit-sharing clause in his contract, ensuring he stands to gain more if the film performs well commercially.

Reports indicate that Akshay Kumar will receive a 72% share of the earnings generated from the film's IPR (Intellectual Property Rights), while the producer will retain a 28% share. This clearly demonstrates Akshay's confidence in the film's success.

**When will 'Welcome to the Jungle' be released?**
'Welcome to the Jungle' is the third installment in the 'Welcome' franchise. Apart from Akshay Kumar, the film features a star-studded cast including Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, and Urvashi Rautela.

Directed by Ahmed Khan, this comedy film is scheduled for theatrical release on June 26.

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