Suniel Shetty has sent fans of the cult comedy 'Awara Paagal Deewana' into a frenzy with a cryptic social media post. The 2002 film, directed by Vikram Bhatt, starred Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, and others, and remains a fan favorite. Rahul Dev, who played the villain in the movie, further fueled excitement by commenting on Shetty's post.
Suniel Shetty Hints at 'Awara Paagal Deewana 2'?
On his Instagram account, Suniel Shetty shared motion images showing his hands adorned with rings, each bearing the letters 'YEDA ANNA'. The caption featured a fictional conversation between Yeda Anna and Chhota Chhatri, a character played by Johnny Lever in the film. The dialogue playfully referenced modern phenomena like AI and Instagram, culminating in the line: 'Yeda Anna is back.' Shetty concluded the post with: 'Is reel se hasi, nostalgia aur pagalpan ho sakta hai…Yeda Anna… phir se aa rela hai.' Rahul Dev responded with a simple 'Yes!' in the comments, amplifying the anticipation.
Fact Check: Yeda Anna's Return
Despite the excitement, reports indicate that Suniel Shetty will reprise his role as Yeda Anna in the upcoming film 'Welcome To The Jungle', not in a sequel to 'Awara Paagal Deewana'. Directed by Ahmed Khan, 'Welcome To The Jungle' is the third installment of the 'Welcome' franchise and boasts an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, and many others. The film is scheduled for release on June 26, 2026.
About 'Awara Paagal Deewana'
Released on June 21, 2002, 'Awara Paagal Deewana' was directed by Vikram Bhatt and featured a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Preeti Jhangiani, Aarti Chhabria, Amrita Arora, and Rahul Dev. The film became a cult classic for its comedic elements and memorable characters.
