The upcoming action-comedy *Welcome to the Jungle* is making headlines again as the film gears up for its next big phase. After completing an extensive shooting schedule in Mumbai and Kashmir in August, the production is all set to continue its marathon with an international shoot starting in October.
To address recent speculation, Director Ahmed Khan shared that the film is very much on track and dismissed any rumors of delays. “There is no truth to these rumors. The film is on schedule, and we’re beginning our international shoot in October. My technical team has already gone for the first recce,” he confirmed.
With a grand production scale, impressive sets, and a star-studded cast of 34 actors, *Welcome to the Jungle* is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. The team has already completed 70% of the filming, keeping fans eagerly waiting for its release.
However, there’s been a shake-up in the cast. According to a report by *Bollywood Hungama*, Sanjay Dutt has exited the film after shooting for about 15 days. The report suggests that scheduling conflicts and changes in the script led to his decision to leave. Despite his departure, there’s no animosity, as Sanjay Dutt and Akshay Kumar—who are close friends—remain on good terms.
The filmmakers now face a decision: whether to keep the scenes Sanjay Dutt already shot and credit him with a guest appearance or to reshoot those parts entirely. His departure has left the team considering all options before moving forward.
*Welcome to the Jungle* kicked off its production in December 2023 in Mumbai and boasts an ensemble cast that includes Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Lara Dutta, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Johny Lever, Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek, Rahul Dev, and singer-brothers Daler Mehndi and Mika Singh.