June 2026 is going to be a festival like month for cinema lovers. From Bollywood to South Indian cinema, there are many eagerly awaited films which are all set to hit the big screens next month. With box office collections of over ₹1,470 crore this June, it has become the costliest and highest-stakes month of the year. Let’s take a look at the budget of these 7 films releasing throughout this month. The month of June is going to start with two big contenders at the box office. Right in the first week, three films will clash with each other at the box office.
1. Paddy – June 4: Fans have been eagerly waiting for Ram Charan’s pan-Indian sports action drama film for more than a year. He will be seen in a completely different style in this film, in which Janhvi Kapoor is also in the lead role. Made on a massive budget of ₹350 crore, the film has the potential to make a historic opening at the box office this June.
2. Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai – June 5: This romantic comedy film starring Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur is going to hit the theaters just a day after *Paddy*. With a limited budget (₹55 crore) and strong appeal among the youth, trade experts believe that the film could prove to be a box office success thanks to its catchy songs and the new lead pair.
3. Bandar – 5 June: After his performance in the film *Animal*, the audience has developed a special liking for Bobby Deol’s villainous and powerful on-screen characters. His crime drama film *Bandar*, releasing on June 5, is in the news in B-town these days. Made on a budget of ₹120 crore, the story of this film revolves around small town crime and politics, in which the character of Bobby is said to be very heart touching.
4. Cocktail 2 – June 19: This sequel to the 2012 cult classic film *Cocktail* stars Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and “National Crush” Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. Made on a budget of ₹95 crore, the film depicts today’s urban youth, their complex relationships and modern love stories. The music of the film is already on its way to becoming a chartbuster.
5. Jana Nayakan – June 22: ‘Jana Nayakan’ is one of the most expensive films of June and is set to become one of the biggest releases of this year. After several changes in the release date, the film is now expected to hit the theaters on June 22, which happens to be Thalapathy Vijay’s birthday. According to media reports, in this ₹500 crore mega-budget project, Vijay will play the lead role in a powerful political and social drama. This film has the potential to break many previous box office records.
6. Welcome to the Jungle – June 26: The third installment of the ‘Welcome’ franchise, this big budget action-comedy film will feature around 30 Bollywood actors on the big screen. With a whopping budget of ₹250 crore, the director has created a story based on the jungle backdrop – laced with humor and daring stunts – that will definitely appeal to audiences of all ages. The biggest strength of the film is the return of Akshay Kumar’s signature comedy style.
7. Lenin – June 26: Releasing along with Akshay Kumar’s film on June 26, ‘Lenin’ is a new Telugu action-drama film starring South Indian youth sensation Akhil Akkineni in the lead role. Made on a budget of ₹100 crore, the film is set against a harsh and revolutionary social backdrop, showing a completely new and aggressive side of Akhil.
