Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of 'Welcome To The Jungle', the third installment in the beloved 'Welcome' franchise. As anticipation mounts, details about the actor's remuneration and profit-sharing arrangement have emerged. Akshay is reportedly charging a modest fee of just Rs 1.8 crore for the project, while also securing a substantial share of the film's intellectual property revenues post-release.
Makers Recover Rs 120 Crore from Secondary Rights
According to recent reports, the producers have reportedly finalized a deal worth around Rs 120 crore from secondary rights, including OTT, audio, and satellite platforms. This means they will need to recover significantly less from theatrical earnings. The 'Welcome' franchise holds strong brand recall, with the earlier films 'Welcome' (2007) and 'Welcome Back' (2015) enjoying enduring popularity. Consequently, the third installment carries considerable buzz. With secondary rights already providing safe returns, the makers can breathe easier.
Akshay Kumar to Receive 72% IPR Share
Akshay is said to have charged a nominal fee of just Rs 1.8 crore for the film. According to reports, once the movie begins generating revenue after release, the actor is set to pocket a whopping 72 percent of the IPR share, while the producer retains the remaining 28 percent. This deal underscores Akshay's confidence in the franchise's potential.
Reunion of Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon After Two Decades
'Welcome To The Jungle' marks the third film in the much-loved Welcome series. The movie boasts a massive star-studded cast, including Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Disha Patani, among others. Notably, the film will see Akshay and Raveena share the screen after a gap of over two decades.
Akshay Kumar's Upcoming Projects
On the professional front, Akshay Kumar has a packed schedule. He was recently seen in 'Bhooth Bangla', which marked his reunion with director Priyadarshan. The duo is now collaborating again for 'Haiwaan', an official Hindi remake of the 2016 Malayalam thriller 'Oppam'. The film also stars Saif Ali Khan in a key role, with a supporting cast featuring Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, and the late veteran actor Asrani.
Additionally, Akshay is joining hands with Vidya Balan and director Anees Bazmee for an untitled family comedy, scheduled for release on December 4, 2026. The film also features Raashi Khanna. To top it off, he is part of Rohit Shetty's highly anticipated 'Golmaal 5'.
