The magic of the iconic Uday Shetty and Majnu Bhai duo is reportedly set to return. According to industry buzz, producer Firoz Nadiadwala is bringing back the duo in a new-generation comedy, which will have its actors, Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar, reprising the characters who originally belonged to the 2007 hit film Welcome, also starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif. Tiger Shroff is reportedly in discussions with the veteran actors for a kids-friendly zombie comedy. The project will be helmed by Ahmed Khan, who has worked with Tiger on films like Baaghi 2 and Baaghi 3.
According to Bollywood Hungama, the upcoming film is reportedly being developed as a family entertainer and is still in its scripting stage. Nadiadwala is said to be putting together an ensemble cast around Tiger, who has already been roped in as the lead of the film.
Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar
Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar to pair up again
Sources say that Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar are in the reckoning for characters inspired to generate the same kind of humour that made Uday and Majnu popular in the Welcome franchise. The two characters became the fan favourites for their contrasting personalities, chaotic plans and memorable comic timing. The new movie, however, is not being billed as a straight follow-up to their Welcome parts. It is rather claimed that the proposed characters have the potential to become a new-age version of Uday and Majnu. For this, Nadiadwala is said to be in talks with both the actors, who are excited about the project.
Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor played Uday Shetty and Majnu Bhai in Welcome (2007)
Tiger Shroff to play zombie in comedy
Tiger Shroff has been reportedly finalised to play the lead in the upcoming zombie comedy. The film is expected to be a combination of action, horror-comedy and family entertainment. The makers are particularly looking at the younger audiences.
The project is also being placed in the larger family-comedy universe of Nadiadwala. The idea is said to be to make a lighthearted entertainer that can appeal to kids as well as adults, rather than a dark or violent zombie movie.
Uday and Majnu returned in Welcome Back (2015)
Status of production
The movie is currently in the scriptwriting phase, so a lot of details such as the final cast, characters and title are yet to be officially confirmed. The plan is to begin shooting in early 2027 and complete the project on a start-to-finish schedule, the report said.
If Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar officially come on board the film, their reunion could prove to be one of the biggest draws of the film. Further announcements on the project are expected from the makers once the script and ensemble are locked.