- By Aarushi Raina
- Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Welcome to the Jungle Update: Besides Hera Pheri, the Bollywood's iconic trio- Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal are set to reunite for Ahmed Khan's next directorial Welcome to the Jungle. After Priyadarshan, Ahmed is the only filmmaker who has managed to bring them together for a film. He recently opened up about working with Akshay, Suniel and Paresh. Ahmed praised their timing, revealing that they have an unknown attachment to their Hera Pheri's characters Baburao, Shyam, and Raju that somehow pop up in them during filming. The Welcome to the Jungle director shared that his only challenge is getting them to snap out of Hera Pheri mode.
Ahmed Khan On Working With Akshay, Suniel And Paresh
Ahmed recently shared his excitement about working with Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in his upcoming film Welcome to the Jungle. In an interview with Screen, he shared, “I have great relations with Akshay, Suniel, and Paresh. I can’t believe they’re working in my film after Hera Pheri. They have the timing. If Akshay says something, then Paresh Rawal takes it from there, and then Suniel jumps in. There’s an unknown attachment, Baburao, Shyam, and Raju somewhere pop up in them. I’m taking advantage of that banter."'
Ahmed admitted that the only challenge with the trio is ensuring they don't bring their beloved characters into the film so much that it influences their fresh roles. He added, “I know that I don’t have to interfere too much. They know what they have to do. All I have to do is see that there’s not too much Hera Pheri happening. I then tell them to snap out of it and come back to the zone of the film."
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About Welcome to the Jungle
The Welcome franchise debuted in 2007 with director Anees Bazmee, who later brought Welcome Back to the screen in 2015. Since then, it has created a different niche with its humour and unforgettable characters that remain etched in the hearts of audiences. Welcome to the Jungle is being directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala. Despite delays in its release since its announcement in 2023, the film has generated massive anticipation among fans. Thanks to its Here Pheri trio reunion and Akshay and Raveena Tandon sharing screen again after almost two decades.
The movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Lara Dutta, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Johnny Lever, Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek, Rahul Dev, Tusshar Kapoor, and many others. Welcome 3 is slated to release in cinemas mid-next year.
