After rumors surfaced suggesting that Akshay Kumar’s “Welcome To The Jungle” might be shelved, the film’s producers have addressed the speculation. Reports of a possible delay emerged when several Indian media sources claimed that Jio Studios had pulled out of the project. The situation was further fueled when the announcement video for Ahmed Khan’s directorial disappeared from the studio’s official YouTube channel.
To counter these rumors, the makers have shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes photo featuring the cast, including Akshay Kumar. They confirmed that the Mumbai and Kashmir shooting schedules were completed in August, and the international filming is set to commence in October.
Director Ahmed Khan also responded to the shelving rumors, stating, “There is no truth to these rumors. The film is progressing as planned, and we are starting our next international filming schedule in October. My technical team has already left for the initial reconnaissance.
Directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwallah, “Welcome To The Jungle” features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, Johnny Lever, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Arshad Warsi, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Mika Singh, and Daler Mehndi, among others.The film is slated for a theatrical release by Christmas 2024.
In May of this year, Sanjay Dutt departed from the project after shooting for 15 days, as reported by an Indian entertainment outlet. The seasoned actor, known for his role in “Munna Bhai M.B.B.S,” left the star-studded sequel to the successful “Welcome” franchise due to health issues. Dutt had filmed for 15 days in Madh Island, Mumbai, before deciding to step away from the film.
