With ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ all set to release in theaters tomorrow, Akshay Kumar teased audiences and critics about the film’s plot in typical tongue-in-cheek fashion.
Akshay Kumar’s funny request to critics
Taking to his Instagram story ahead of the film’s release on June 26, Akshay Kumar made an amusing appeal to reviewers. “Critics and influencers, please replace star ratings with funny emojis,” he wrote, a light-hearted nudge that perfectly captured the spirit of the comedic entertainer.The message quickly went viral on social media, with fans appreciating the actor’s humor and creating excitement ahead of the release.
“Welcome to the Jungle” cast
Directed by: Ahmed Khan‘Welcome to the Jungle’ boasts one of the largest ensemble casts, which includes Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapov, K. Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Aftab Shivdasani, Urvashi Rautela, and others, including the late Pankaj Dheer.
The ‘Welcome’ franchise
‘Welcome to the Jungle’ is the third installment of the popular ‘Welcome’ franchise. The original ‘Welcome’ was released in 2007, starred Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Feroz Khan, and Paresh Rawal, and was directed by Anees Bazmee.The sequel, ‘Welcome Back’, followed in 2015, with John Abraham and Shruti Haasan replacing Akshay and Katrina. Anees Bazmee also directed that installment.With Ahmed Khan now taking over directorial duties for the third chapter, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ is shaping up to be a fresh and expansive take on the beloved franchise when it hits theaters on June 26.Apart from ‘Welcome to Jungle’, Akshay Kumar also has ‘Haiwaan’, co-starring Saif Ali Khan, lined up for its release.