Welcome To The Jungle: Akshay Kumar's comedy drama shelved? Director Ahmed Khan breaks silence
Akshay Kumar is set to return to the beloved Welcome franchise with the third installment titled Welcome to the Jungle. This film follows the 2007 comedy hit, which starred Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Katrina Kaif alongside Akshay Kumar. Fans are thrilled to see Akshay back in his comedic element after he missed the sequel, which featured John Abraham in the lead role. However, recent rumours have surfaced, suggesting that the movie might be shelved.
As the entertainment news world buzzed with speculation, fans were left wondering about the fate of Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle. Director Ahmed Khan has now addressed these rumours, putting them to rest by clarifying the current status of the film. Contrary to the reports, the makers have confirmed that the film is not shelved and is progressing smoothly. They shared a picture of the ensemble cast from the set, confirming that the movie is happening for sure. The film has already completed its shooting schedules in Mumbai and Kashmir in August and is gearing up for an international marathon shoot in October.
Ahmed Khan clarified that the rumours of the Akshay Kumar starrer being shelved are untrue. He assured fans that the film is on schedule, with the next phase of the international shoot set to begin in October, as the technical team has already started preparations. Reports indicate that 70 percent of the filming has already been completed.
Welcome to the Jungle boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Raveena Tandon, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Disha Patani, Aftab Shivdasani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Tusshar Kapoor, and many more. Originally slated for a Christmas 2025 release, there are now reports that the release date might be pushed further.
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Talking about Akshay, there were reports that his other movie, Sky Force, was also shelved. The actor has had three releases this year so far: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sarfira, and Khel Khel Mein. The first two movies failed to earn well at the box office. KKM is also struggling a bit as it clashes with Stree 2 and Vedaa. The actor also had a special appearance in Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor Stree 2.