Akshay Kumar's 'Welcome to the Jungle' postponed, averts clash with Aamir Khan's 'Sitare Zameen Par' for this reason
Akshay Kumar's 'Welcome to the Jungle' postponed, averts clash with Aamir Khan's 'Sitare Zameen Par' for this reason
Akshay Kumar's 'Welcome to the Jungle' may not be jinxed but has faced multiple issues ever since the shooting began. First, there were rumours Sanjay Dutt had quit the film, and the unfortunate heart attack of actor Shreyas Talpade. And now, a Hindustan Times report says the film, helmed by Ahmed Khan, has been postponed.
"Welcome... has been mounted on a grand scale, with the first schedule wrapping up recently in May. It was a lengthy shoot in Aarey Colony, Mumbai, with the entire star cast present. However, this was just the first of several schedules planned. Additionally, significant VFX work will be required after principal photography concludes," a source told the publication.
Joining Kumar for the adventure this time are a stellar group of talents, including Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Rahul Dev, Mukesh Tiwari, Sharib Hashmi, Inaamulhaq, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma. Adding to the charm are the talented actresses Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani and the young and dynamic Vrihi Kodvara.
Jio Studios and Base Industries Group presents ‘ Welcome To The Jungle ’ is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Firoz A. Nadiadwallah and Directed by Ahmed Khan. The film is currently in pre-production and was slated for a grand theatrical release on ‘20th December 2024’. It has now averted clash with Aamir Khan's 'Sitare Zameen Par'.
Warsi on part 3
While speaking to Hindustan Times, the actor said, “The scale of Welcome 3 : the cost, the climax, is unreal. It is an insanely larger than life theatrical film which I will be a part of. It has me, Akshay Kumar, Sanju (Sanjay Dutt), Paresh Rawal and lots of other people.”
He added, “The whole scenario has changed in cinema. Now all the movies releasing in theatres are superhero films. They are huge, larger than life, it’s bizarre. I am seeing myself that way. To do a small bit in these big films, I don’t fancy that. For me, job satisfaction is most important. These are films which will pay me tonnes of money. The ones I have got offered, I didn’t fancy very much. The one I am doing is Welcome 3.”