Director and choreographer Ahmed Khan has provided major updates on two of the most anticipated multi-starrers: Sunny Deol's Baap and Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle. Both films have faced delays, but new timelines and production details are now available.
1. Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle (Welcome 3)
The third installment of the Welcome franchise, which boasts a massive ensemble cast, has faced a longer-than-expected production schedule.
| Detail | Update |
| Climax Shoot Status | The film recently wrapped a 12-day schedule in Mumbai and Dubai, but the climax is yet to be shot. The team, including Akshay Kumar, is scheduled to return in December to complete the final sequence. |
| Confirmed Release Date | Director Ahmed Khan confirmed that Welcome to the Jungle is now scheduled for release in mid-2026. |
| Cast | The film features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Sunil Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Disha Patani, among others. |
The Shocking Update: The film's confirmed release date has been pushed back significantly to mid-2026, making the wait much longer than initially expected.
2. Sunny Deol's Baap (The Action Extravaganza)
Baap is highly anticipated as it brings together four major action legends: Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Mithun Chakraborty, and Jackie Shroff for the first time.
| Detail | Update |
| Production Status | Shooting has officially wrapped up. |
| Current Phase | The film is currently in heavy post-production, which has been ongoing for approximately nine months. |
| Reason for Delay | According to Ahmed Khan, the film is "post-production-heavy" due to the numerous, high-octane action sequences and retro look, requiring extensive visual effects (VFX) work. |
| Expected Release | While no date is finalized, the producers (Zee Studios and Ahmed Khan) are expected to announce a release date soon. Reports suggest it will likely release in 2026, following Sunny Deol's Border 2. |
| Vibe | The film has a full retro vibe, with all four legendary actors playing "cool characters." |
The Shocking Update: Despite the full cast being ready and the main filming complete, the film has been in post-production for over nine months due to its complexity, highlighting the immense effort being put into the action sequences.
