Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle Aims For Christmas 2025 Release; 75% Shoot Complete

Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle is set for a Christmas 2025 release with 75% of the shoot already completed. With a star-studded cast and thrilling adventure, the film is one of the biggest comedies in Indian cinema.

Fans of Akshay Kumar are in for a treat as the highly anticipated Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) is gearing up for a Christmas 2025 release. The film, directed by Ahmed Khan, has already wrapped up 75 percent of its shoot, with an impressive two-hour edit of the footage completed so far. This big-budget film is being designed as a major Christmas entertainer, bringing together an ensemble cast that includes Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, and many more.

According to the recent report by Pinkvilla, the film’s core plot takes the star-studded cast on a thrilling adventure, from the forests of India to the scenic valleys of Kashmir. Sources close to the development shared that the film’s shoot is progressing smoothly, with stakeholders highly satisfied with the material seen so far. The remaining footage is expected to require extensive VFX work, which is already underway.

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The movie is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious comedies in Indian cinema, combining hilarious gags and memorable one-liners. The film is also expected to bring back the iconic ‘twisted’ side of Akshay Kumar’s character, the “Khiladi,” beloved by his fans. The source further mentioned that Welcome To The Jungle is scheduled to wrap up its shoot by June 2025, after which post-production will begin in earnest to meet the Christmas deadline.

Before Welcome To The Jungle, Akshay Kumar will be seen in two other comic projects, Housefull 5 and Jolly LLB 3, both slated for release in the coming months. Additionally, he is working on a horror-comedy titled Bhooth Bangla, set for a 2026 release. Following the completion of Welcome To The Jungle, Hera Pheri 3 which is another much-awaited film; will begin production, with expectations for it to roll out in December 2025.

The excitement surrounding Welcome To The Jungle is undeniable, and with its star power and grand adventure, it’s likely to be a holiday hit for fans of Akshay Kumar and comedy lovers alike. Stay tuned for more updates, especially on Hera Pheri 3, as Akshay continues to make waves in the comedy genre.