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The makers of the highly anticipated movie Welcome 3, officially titled Welcome To The Jungle, have unveiled its trailer on June 10, 2026, at a grand launch in Mumbai. The trailer launch event grabbed attention when Akshay Kumar addressed reports about his fee for the movie. Rumours had claimed that the actor charged Rs 1.7 crore for the comedy entertainer. However, Akshay quickly dismissed the speculation and clarified that the reported figure was incorrect.
Is Akshay Kumar Charging Rs 1.7 Crore For Welcome To The Jungle?
Akshay Kumar in Welcome To The Jungle (Image: Instagram/@akshaykumar)
During the media interaction, Akshay laughed off the rumours and said, “Maine utna bhi nahi liya hai. Mujhe utna bhi nahi mila.” (I have not taken that much. I have not even received that amount.) His response immediately put an end to the ongoing discussion surrounding his remuneration for the film.
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Akshay Reveals Why Film Welcome 3 Is Special To Him
Akshay revealed that Welcome To The Jungle is more than just another project for him. The actor shared that the film's story was written by his late mentor, Neeraj Vora, making it emotionally significant. He said, “Ye film mere liye bahut important hai kyunki iski kahani Neeraj Vora ne likhi hai.”
Akshay also credited Neeraj Vora, Priyadarshan, and Rajkumar Santoshi for teaching him the craft of comedy. The actor also spoke about his long-standing relationship with producer Firoz Nadiadwala, recalling memories from the early days of his career.
About Film Welcome To The Jungle
Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome To The Jungle features a massive ensemble cast, including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, and Johny Lever. The film also features Rajpal Yadav, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Aftab Shivdasani, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, and Daler Mehendi.
In female leads, you will see Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, and Urvashi Rautela in the film. Veteran actress Farida Jalal is also set to appear in the movie with an entertaining character.