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Akshay Kumar is coming back in the third part of the popular Welcome franchise called “Welcome to the Jungle”. Directed by Ahmed Khan on a huge budget, it’s got a big cast including Suniel Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, Sayaji Shinde, and many others in important roles.
Since the movie was announced, fans have been super excited because “Welcome to the Jungle” guarantees an adventurous and fun journey for viewers. The creators of Ahmed Khan’s upcoming film are planning a massive dance sequence. They’re going all out, assembling more than 30 actors and over 500 background dancers in a single frame to make it spectacular. The renowned dancer, Ganesh Acharya choreographed the dance, while Anand Raj Anand composed the music. The shoot for this song is scheduled to start at the end of April, and they’ve built an impressive set in Mumbai’s Goregaon for the occasion.
Akshay Kumar shooting with Lara Dutta, Arshad Warsi and Krushna Abhishek.
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As per Mid-Day, the background dancers started practising last week, and the actors are now also rehearsing separately with the choreographer and his team to get ready for the shoot. The director is organising a crew of 500 members to work on the song for a week. During this time, they will capture the actors performing their parts, both individually and together. The goal is to complete shooting in Mumbai by the end of May.
The extensive preparations for the shoot involve meticulous coordination between the background dancers, actors, and crew, ensuring seamless execution. Each aspect of the production, from rehearsals to logistics, is carefully managed to meet the ambitious deadline. With the director’s vision guiding the process, every member of the team plays a crucial role in bringing the project to life on screen.
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In September, 2023, on Akshay Kumar’s birthday, they revealed “Welcome to the Jungle” with a fun teaser on Instagram. Akshay thanked everyone for the love and teased another surprise.
The actor in reply wrote,
“Thank you for all the love & wishes. Now, if you liked the Apple Kela, sorry A cappella, here’s another welcome gift for you …Welcome…Welcome…Welcome.”
“Welcome to the Jungle”, a standalone sequel to the movies “Welcome” and “Welcome Back”, marks an exciting addition to the beloved “Welcome” film series, with fans eagerly anticipating the comedic antics and thrilling escapades it promises. Backed by Base Industries Group and produced by Firoz A Nadiadwallah, the film’s star-studded cast, including the potential additions of Jackie Shroff and Aftab Shivdasani, adds to the anticipation. Scheduled for release on December 20, 2024, just in time for the festive season, Christmas and New Year’s, the movie aims to deliver an entertaining blend of humour, action, and suspense, ensuring an unforgettable cinematic experience for audiences worldwide.
