# Old-school comedies draw families back to Bollywood theatres 2026-08-06T18:22:22+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Dhamaal 4 and Welcome To The Jungle have helped draw family audiences back to cinemas, with reported box-office collections of Rs 158.62 crore and Rs 130.75 crore respectively, Livemint reports. The films rely on broad, old-school comedy rather than niche storytelling. The return remains selective. Families are more likely to buy tickets after positive word-of-mouth, especially when a film offers universal themes, spectacle, music or a celebratory outing. Industry executives cited by Livemint said tier-II and tier-III cities are driving much of the momentum. High ticket, food and beverage costs, along with streaming access, continue to make families weigh whether a theatrical trip offers enough value. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: Bollywood, Box office, cinemas, family audiences, streaming Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/old-school-comedies-draw-families-back-to-bollywood-theatres/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/old-school-comedies-draw-families-back-to-bollywood-theatres/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.