Akshay Kumar has officially reignited one of Bollywood’s most beloved comedy franchises with the release of the ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ teaser. Bringing back his iconic character Rajeev, the third installment promises a whirlwind of slapstick humor and “wild chaos” under the direction of Ahmed Khan. Set to hit cinemas on June 26, 2026, the film features a star-studded ensemble including Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, and Mika Singh. Following the cult success of the original 2007 hit, fans are already hailing this new chapter as a guaranteed blockbuster, eagerly anticipating the return of the franchise’s trademark laughter and confusion.The actor shared the teaser on Instagram and confirmed that the film will arrive in cinemas on June 26, 2026. Along with the video, Akshay wrote, “Welcome the madness, Welcome the laughter, Welcome the crazy chaos, Welcome the wildest chapter of the Welcome universe…#WelcomeToTheJungle. #WelcomeToTheJungleTeaser out now! Let the chaos begin from 26th June, 2026 in cinemas #FirozANadiadwallah @khan_ahmedasas #CapeOfGoodFilms @starstudio18 @baseindustries_group @seetafilms_ @rakeshhdang @vbfilmwala #NeerajVoraJi @farhadsamji @timesmusichub @iam_kabirlal.”
‘Welcome’ returns with more madness
The teaser indicates that the new film will stay true to the franchise’s trademark style of slapstick humour, outrageous confusion, and nonstop comic situations. The ‘Welcome’ series began with Welcome, which starred Feroz Khan, Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, and Paresh Rawal. The film became a cult comedy and remains one of Bollywood’s most loved entertainers.
Fans react to ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ teaser
The teaser has generated strong excitement across social media, with many fans expressing confidence in the film’s box office prospects. One fan wrote, “Blockbuster hogi sir.” Another commented, “OG Rajeev Is back.” A user posted, “East or West akshay kumar sir is the best.” Another comment read, “King of comedy akshay kumar.” One fan added, “But Welcome 1st part ko koi beat nahi karsakta iconic.”
A look back at ‘Welcome Back’
The second installment, ‘Welcome Back,’ was released in 2015. Actors John Abraham and Shruti Haasan replaced Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in that sequel. Interestingly, both ‘Welcome’ and ‘Welcome Back’ were directed by Anees Bazmee. Directed by Ahmed Khan, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ features a large ensemble cast including Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek, Rahul Dev, Daler Mehndi, and Mika Singh in prominent roles.
