Akshay Kumar celebrated Christmas by posting a behind-the-scenes video from the set of his upcoming film Welcome to the Jungle on Instagram. The 58-year-old actor showcased two distinct looks and announced that filming has wrapped. The video features glimpses of the star-studded cast and teases the movie's release in 2026.
On December 24, 2025, Akshay Kumar surprised fans with a festive Instagram video from the Mumbai set of Welcome to the Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala. The 31-second clip, set to a Christmas-themed version of the Welcome franchise's iconic song, shows Kumar leading two groups toward each other, highlighting the film's ensemble nature.
In the video, Kumar sports two different looks: one with long grey hair and a beard, and another in sleek action gear. He captioned the post: “Wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas from the giant cast of Welcome to the Jungle! In cinemas 2026.” He added, “Never have I ever been part of something so big…none of us have. We can’t wait to present our gift to you. It’s a wrap, people! Well done, gang.” Kumar further noted, “Such a huge effort from everyone involved in making this happen. From our big family to yours at home, we wish you nothing but the best for 2026. #WelcomeToTheJungle #Welcome3.”
The video offers brief glimpses of co-stars including Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Suniel Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Raveena Tandon, and Disha Patani, emphasizing the franchise's return with a massive cast. Fans reacted enthusiastically in the comments, with one writing, “Hoping it to be as good as Bollywood multistarrer comedy movies used to be in 2000s era. Wishing you a big success.” Another requested, “@katrinakaif ka bhi Cameo rakhdo pls,” while others praised reunions like Akshay and Raveena. This post marks the completion of principal photography for the third installment in the popular Welcome series.
