Akshay Kumar is gearing up to bring a dose of madness and laughter with ,which also stars Raveena Tandon. The makers of the multi-starrer comedy unveiled its teaser on Thursday (June 11) and offered fans a glimpse of the chaos, comedy and star-studded ensemble awaiting them. During the launch event, Akshay spoke fondly about working with the film’s massive cast. Reflecting on his past collaborations with Raveena, he praised her professionalism and dedication, even during challenging shoots. The actor also recalled an incident when she put aside her own comfort to ensure that filming stayed on schedule.
Akshay Kumar praises Raveena Tandon
Akki praised ‘s professionalism and recalled an incident from one of their film shoots when they were racing against time to capture a sunset scene. He said there were barely 25-30 minutes left before sunset, while the green room was located far away. To avoid delays, Raveena quickly changed inside a generator van and returned to the set so the shoot could be completed on time. “That has been her. A lot of changes have happened; she is a brilliant actor,” added the actor.
Speaking about what has changed and what has remained the same over the years, Akshay also joked that while many things have evolved, Tandon’s professionalism has not. He then quipped that she was once the heroine and is now a heroine’s (Rasha Thadani) mother, leaving everyone in splits.
Akshay Kumar with Raveena Tandon
Several cast members were also present at the launch, including Disha Patani, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Johnny Lever, and several others.
About Welcome to the Jungle
Featuring more than 30 actors, boasts one of the largest ensemble casts seen in a Bollywood film. It stars Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Lara Dutta, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Kiku Sharda, Farida Jalal, Urvashi Rautela, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, Mukesh Tiwari, and Aftab Shivdasani, among others. The film has been directed by Ahmed Khan and backed by Firoz Nadiadwala.
Welcome To The Jungle is set to release in theatres on June 24. According to its recently-released trailer, the film follows a struggling actor who accepts a big-budget film shoot in a remote village. However, chaos breaks out when the local villagers mistake the film crew for real soldiers, leading to a series of funny misunderstandings and confusion.