Bollywood star Akshay Kumar delighted fans this Christmas by sharing a festive surprise from the set of his upcoming film Welcome to the Jungle. The actor posted a short behind-the-scenes video on Instagram, offering a glimpse into the scale and energy of the much-anticipated project.
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In the 31-second clip, shared on December 24, Akshay is seen wishing viewers a Merry Christmas on behalf of the film’s “giant cast”. The video features moments from the ongoing shoot and teases the film’s tone with a Christmas-themed version of the iconic Welcome franchise music playing in the background. Akshay also revealed two contrasting looks from the movie, sparking curiosity among fans.
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… pic.twitter.com/4In3yFNBg7— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 25, 2025
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One look shows the actor with long grey hair and a beard, suggesting a rugged or dramatic character arc, while the other presents him in sleek action gear, hinting at high-energy sequences. In a striking visual, Akshay appears to lead two opposing groups walking towards each other, underlining the film’s ensemble-driven and action-comedy appeal.
Captioning the video, Akshay wrote: “Wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas from the giant cast of Welcome to the Jungle! In cinemas 2026.” He added that none of the cast members had ever been part of something so large, calling the film a “huge effort” by everyone involved. “We can’t wait to present our gift to you. It’s a wrap, people!” he wrote, thanking the entire team for their work.
The post quickly drew enthusiastic reactions from fans, many of whom expressed nostalgia for multi-starrer Bollywood comedies of the 2000s. Some hoped the film would recapture that era’s charm, while others speculated about surprise cameos, including a possible appearance by Katrina Kaif.
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The video also offered brief glimpses of several prominent cast members, including Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Raveena Tandon, Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Aftab Shivdasani and Disha Patani. Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome to the Jungle is slated for a theatrical release in 2026 and marks the next instalment in the popular Welcome franchise.