Nothing is stopping Junglee Pictures latest family action adventure film '
Junglee' starring
Vidyut Jammwal in the lead role from surging ahead at the box office. After witnessing a good start and a stupendous growth on its second day, the film has again registered good numbers on its third day, totaling to an excellent first-weekend collection. Hollywood filmmaker
Chuck Russell makes his Bollywood debut with this film, which also stars debutants
Pooja Sawant and Asha Bhat as the female leads. Despite strong competition at the box office, the film which released on 29 March is unhindered at the box office.
Also See: Junglee Movie ReviewAccording to the latest reports, on Sunday, the film has managed to rake in a total of Rs 6.05 crore on its third day at the box office. The film witnessed a growth of around 36% on its third day. The film has managed to collect a total of Rs 13.85 crore in its first weekend at the box office.
The family action adventure film has opened to positive reviews from the audience and the critics alike and has managed to capture the fancy of children with its animal theme. Vidyut Jammwal has impressed the audience with his stellar action sequences and for incorporating ancient art of traditional martial arts Kalaripayattu.
Also See: 'Kesari' box-office collection Day 11: The Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra starrer sees a good second weekendIn a recent interview, 'Junglee' director Chuck Russell revealed that Vidyut's ease around the elephants, and the animals reciprocating, is due to the lead actor's martial arts training.
The plot of the film revolves around the special bond forged between Raj (played by Vidyut Jammwal) and an elephant Bhola. The lead, who has expertized in the art of Kalaripayattu saves the herd of elephants when poachers approach the jungle to create havoc. The film also stars Makarand Deshpande, Atul Kulkarni and Akshay Oberoi in pivotal roles.
Junglee teaches you making friends with a tusker is far braver than killing one
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