Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is currently deep into the shooting schedule for his highly anticipated film, Welcome To The Jungle. The production's lively atmosphere was recently showcased when the film's director, Ahmed Khan, shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes (BTS) video with fans on Friday.
Behind The Scenes Fun Revealed
The newly released video offers a delightful peek into the camaraderie and high spirits on the film's set. It captures Akshay Kumar in a playful mood, dancing to a track alongside director Ahmed Khan. The clip also features glimpses of the massive star cast, including Disha Patani, Paresh Rawal, Tusshar Kapoor, Mukesh Tiwari, Arshad Warsi, Suniel Shetty, and Johnny Lever, all enjoying the moment and cheering for the duo.
Sharing the hilarious video on social media, Khan captioned it, "#Welcometothejungle Team at work." The post quickly went viral, attracting a flood of excited comments from netizens.
Fan Reactions and Film Details
The BTS clip was met with immense enthusiasm from fans online. One user praised, "Akshay sir’s aura unmatched," while many others flooded the comments section with laughing face emojis. The excitement for the film's release is palpable, with one fan predicting, "This film is going to rule 2025." Another commented, "Movie is going to roar like a tiger," and others added, "Ahmed Khan never disappoints," and "This is something big."
Welcome To The Jungle is a major multi-starrer project directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala. The ensemble cast is a who's who of Bollywood, featuring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Jackie Shroff, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Disha Patani. The film is also rumored to include several surprise cameo appearances.
Special Appearances and Character Reveals
In a recent tribute, Akshay Kumar and Disha Patani recreated a song from his past film with Katrina Kaif while shooting in Dubai. Akshay, a long-time collaborator with Kaif, shared the video on social media with a heartfelt message: "From our hearts to your!! What a throwback, 18 years and still an all time favourite. With so much nostalgia, beautiful Disha and I bring you ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ Never forgetting Queen Katrina."
Furthermore, the makers have confirmed an exciting character reprisal. Suniel Shetty will be seen playing the iconic role of Yeda Anna from the classic film Awara Pagal Deewana. Director Ahmed Khan explained to Pinkvilla, "Suniel is playing the character that we have picked from Awara Pagal Deewana, Yeda Anna. So, he is playing Yeda Anna with a little different touch. The same funny, goofy Yeda Anna and Shyam vibe that fans have always loved." He also highlighted that Shetty's dynamic with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi will be a major highlight, multiplying the fun factor for audiences.