Expressing happiness over the success of ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, Sunil Shetty said that people are laughing while watching the film with their families. He called it his ‘rebirth’ and also gave an update on his bonding with Akshay-Paresh and the ‘Hera Pheri’ sequel.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [भारत]June 29 (ANI): Actor Sunil Shetty has talked about the positive opening of his recent release ‘Welcome to the Jungle’. He told how his film has not only been accepted by the audience but has also been appreciated. Speaking to ANI, Suniel Shetty shared, “We are having fun. The film is doing well. Of course, there is still a week to go. We will see how it performs. There are a lot of compliments. The best part is that people are laughing. Everyone who has seen the film has told that they went with their families, their children and the children also enjoyed it.”
The actor further told how many people contacted him and sent messages. He further said, “A lot of people messaged me and said, ‘Anna, don’t work too much. Do good work. This is your rebirth.’ It feels good. After so many years and after such a huge gap, a commercial film comes which not only gets a good opening in the theatres, but is also being appreciated.”
Sunil spoke on bonding with Akshay and Paresh
Shetty also talked about her bond with her co-stars Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal and how it helped them have better chemistry onscreen. He said, “Our real life bonding has helped a lot in this film. I think it gives people confidence and trust. When you look at these three characters, people have confidence because of our shared and long history. They believe that there will be entertainment.”
Also praised the director and team
He praised the rest of the star cast of the film and the entire team of ‘Welcome to the Jungle’. Sunil Shetty also praised director Ahmed Khan for maintaining faith in the story. He said, “The faith with which Ahmed Khan makes films, he is always sure that it will work. After a time, we as actors also have to follow the same faith, otherwise the film will never be successful.”
Update on ‘Hera Pheri’ sequel
While talking about ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, Shetty also gave a small update on the much-awaited ‘Hera Pheri’ sequel. The actor said, “I think a sequel to ‘Hera Pheri’ should be made now that the film has been released. I am sure a lot of people are waiting for it. I also want the same. The film should be made and it should be a good film, especially for producer Firoz Nadiadwala.”
Talking about ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, this film directed by Ahmed Khan includes many big stars including Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta and Johnny Lever. This film was released in theaters on 26 June. (ANI)
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