Akshay Kumar‘Welcome to the Jungle’ made headlines not just for its comedy but for a truly inventive cinematic trick. The: Ahmed Khan directorial shows a surprise sequence placed immediately after the intermission slate, a concept that is rarely seen in Hindi cinema, and early audience reaction suggests that it landed brilliantly.
What happens after the ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ interval?
In a departure from convention, the word ‘Intermission’ appears on the screen and is immediately followed by Akshay Kumar who appears with popcorn in hand, addressing the audience directly. In a funny moment, he explained that the makers had shot a segment for the film but didn’t know where exactly to cast it, so they decided to screen it after the interval slate. The song sequence ‘Kyun’, featuring Akshay Kumar and Disha Patani, followed soon after.
How did the audience react?
The response to the initiative was enthusiastic. According to a Bollywood Hungama report, “This is an experiment that seems to be working. The paid previews of the film took place yesterday, June 25, from 7:30 pm, and the response to this initiative was positive. It led to a lot of laughter. Many viewers, who got up to rush to the bathroom or grab Kumar’s snacks, immediately enjoyed Akthay’s message. the song and then walked out.”
How do theaters retain the surprise?
The experience is carefully orchestrated. The report added, “It seems that the theaters were also instructed by the distributors not to turn on the lights when the interval slate appeared on the screen and also while ‘Kyun’ was playing. As a result, the surprise was preserved and the audience experienced the sequence in the way the makers intended.”
About ‘Welcome to the Jungle’
Helmed by Ahmed Khan, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ boasts one of the biggest ensemble casts in Bollywood, which includes Suniel Shetty, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Farida Jalal, Johnny Lever, Shreyas, Rajspal Kapo, and more. The film is currently being screened in theaters nationwide.