As Welcome to the Jungle earns ₹100 crore worldwide, Akshay Kumar gives credit to co-stars Kiran Kumar, Farida Jalal
Welcome to the Jungle Surpasses ₹100 Crore Globally, Akshay Kumar Thanks Co-Stars
As Welcome to the Jungle earns 100 - Since its release last Friday, Welcome to the Jungle has shown strong box office performance, reaching the ₹100 crore milestone in just four days. The comedy-drama, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead, received favorable reviews and has become a significant hit. As the third entry in the Welcome franchise, the film features a large ensemble cast, contributing to its widespread appeal.
“If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one for me is worth millions. Badi bi sahi keh rahi hai (What Farida's character Badi bi says is right)… THANK YOU is very small in front of what I feel right now. While I am indebted to every single soul connected to Welcome to the Jungle, I bow down in gratitude to seniors like Farida ji and Kiran Sir. It must be their blessings which is seeing our film get such unimaginable love from all of you. Love you all from the whole team of Welcome To The Jungle. Jai Mahakal.”
Kiran Kumar portrays the character of Murad Chacha, while Farida Jalal’s role as Badi Bi has become a standout element of the film. Her line “Badi bee sahi keh rahi hai” has gained traction online, turning into a popular meme among audiences.
Welcome To The Jungle follows a group of criminals, gangsters, and eccentric individuals whose paths converge in a remote jungle near the border. What starts as a mock film shoot evolves into a series of chaotic events, blending crime, confusion, and high-octane action.
Cast and Crew
The film boasts a diverse cast, including Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Aftab Shivdasani, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Zakir Hussain, Vindu Dara Singh, Urvashi Rautela, Hemant Pandey, Brijendra Kala, Feroze Khan (Arjun), late Pankaj Dheer, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, Jeetu Verma, Vrihi Kodvara, Adityaa Singgh, and Bhagya Bhanushali.
About the Author
Santanu Das, a senior content producer at Hindustan Times, has spent over five years writing about films, pop culture, and festivals. His expertise in South Asian independent cinema, combined with coverage at events like Sundance and CPH: Docx, informs his unique take on entertainment. He also contributes to The Fault in Our Stars, a monthly column exploring how recent works fall short of greatness.
A graduate of Banaras Hindu University, Santanu earned a postgraduate degree in English from Jadavpur University. As a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic, he balances passion for cinema with insightful analysis. When not reviewing movies or interviewing celebrities, he enjoys reading, with favorites such as Aparajito, Ponyo, and The Double Life of Veronique.