Akshay Kumar drops glimpses of 2 different looks from his film Welcome to the Jungle: 'Never have I ever….'

On Thursday, Akshay Kumar utilized his Instagram platform to extend Christmas greetings to fans on behalf of the expansive cast of Ahmed Khan's "Welcome to the Jungle." He shared a video showcasing the cast filming a scene, which also offered a glimpse of Akshay's dual appearances in the film. This upcoming project marks the third installment in the widely popular "Welcome" franchise.

Akshay Kumar wishes Merry Christmas with a special video

The video highlights the extensive cast of "Welcome to the Jungle." Akshay Kumar is featured with two distinct appearances: one with long, gray hair and a beard, and the other in a more refined style with action gear. In the scene, the actor appears to be portraying the leader of two rival gangs, who converge as a Christmas-themed rendition of the "Welcome" theme song plays. The video also includes appearances by Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Suniel Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, and other members of the ensemble cast.

Upon posting the video, Akshay Kumar mentioned that he had never before been involved in a project with such a large cast, Wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas from the giant cast of Welcome to the Jungle! In cinemas 2026. 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. 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, wrote the actor.

Fans express excitement

One fan expressed a desire for "Welcome to the Jungle" to match the quality of multi-starrer comedies from the 2000s, wishing the film success. Another fan suggested, "@katrinakaif ka bhi Cameo rakhdo pls." Additional comments included, "All the legendary characters," and "Seeing Akshay Sir & Raveena Mam together after long time."

About Welcome movie

The "Welcome" film series, which began with "Welcome" in 2007 and continued with "Welcome Back" in 2015, both produced by Firoz Nadiadwala and directed by Anees Bazmee, has a history of featuring a large ensemble cast. The franchise has included prominent actors such as Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Katrina Kaif, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Shruti Haasan, Mallika Sherawat, and Dimple Kapadia. The next installment, "Welcome to the Jungle," is scheduled to be released in cinemas in 2026.