Akshay Kumar's much-anticipated Welcome To The Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan, initially slated for a Christmas 2024 release, may face a postponement.
According to sources, the film's release date is likely to be pushed back due to extensive work remaining. Despite wrapping up a significant shoot in May, multiple schedules and substantial VFX requirements necessitate a delay.
Welcome To The Jungle marks Akshay Kumar's return to the popular Welcome franchise, reuniting him with Raveena Tandon after a hiatus of almost two decades. Ahmed Khan's directorial promises a blend of comedy, music, and action.
The film boasts an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Aftab Shivdasani, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Johny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, and Sayaji Shinde.
The first Welcome film, released in 2007, featured Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, while its 2015 sequel starred John Abraham and Shruti Haasan.