EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar and team gears up for Welcome To The Jungle on Christmas; 75 percent shoot completed

In 2024, Akshay Kumar mended fences with Firoz Nadiadwala and chose to reinvigorate two cherished series in Bollywood – Welcome and Hera Pheri. Since TopMob shared this information, fans of cinema have been eagerly anticipating Welcome Back in the Jungle (Welcome 3) and Hera Pheri 3. Afterwards, production on Welcome Back in the Jungle began with Ahmed Khan at the helm, and they put together a massive cast for Hindi Cinema’s biggest ensemble. Akshay Kumar spearheads this impressive lineup, which includes Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Johny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Lara Dutta, and many more.

It’s been exclusively learned that Akshay Kumar and Firoz Nadiadwala are planning to release their adventure comedy, titled “Welcome To The Jungle,” in cinemas over the Christmas 2025 weekend. According to insiders involved in the project, “Welcome To The Jungle” is being developed as a major holiday blockbuster. Sources close to the production shared that approximately 75% of the filming has been completed, and they have also finalized a nearly 2-hour cut of all footage shot so far. The movie is being made on a grand scale, and those involved are reportedly very satisfied with what they’ve seen during the editing process. The main storyline takes the cast on an unforeseen adventure, from the forests of India to Kashmir.

According to our source, production on the film “Welcome To The Jungle” is expected to conclude by June 2025, followed by post-production work. The VFX for the footage that’s already been shot is currently in progress and nearing completion, but additional footage also requires extensive VFX work. The source mentioned that “Welcome To The Jungle” is one of the most ambitious comedies in Indian cinema due to its genre and large cast. The film promises a mix of humor with witty dialogues, showcasing the mischievous side of the Khiladi character. The film is set to be released during the Christmas season.

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2025-01-09 12:53