The ongoing tensions between the US, Israel and Iran are now affecting Bollywood in a big way. After Shah Rukh Khan’s King faced a schedule change, another major film has been impacted. The Dubai shoot of Akshay Kumar starrer Welcome To The Jungle has been cancelled due to the situation.
This sudden decision has raised questions about the film’s release timeline. While the makers are making quick changes, the shift shows how global issues can affect even big-budget films.
Welcome To The Jungle Dubai Shoot Cancelled Amid US-Israel-Iran Conflict
Reports suggest that director Ahmed Khan and the cast were set to travel to Dubai for a grand song shoot. The sequence was planned on a large scale and included actors like Raveena Tandon, Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, Arshad Warsi, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Lara Dutta.
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However, due to the ongoing conflict, the team decided to cancel the Dubai schedule. The song will now be shot in Mumbai instead. To match the original vision, the makers are building detailed sets.
A source revealed, “Elaborate sets will be put up in Madh Island, Golden Tobacco Studio, and Film City in Goregaon. Created by production designer Sailesh Mhadik, the sets will depict nightclubs, casinos, and private jets. Ahmed and producer Firoz A. Nadiadwallah essentially imagined it as a glamorous song that shows how the rich live the good life. That’s why Dubai would have been the perfect location. The unit waited for a month for things to settle down there, but when they didn’t, they shifted the location.”
Ahmed Khan confirmed that the shoot will start from April 15 in Mumbai. He said it will be a glamorous song featuring the full cast.
Will This Akshay Kumar Starrer Release As Planned?
Welcome To The Jungle has been in the making for a long time. The main shooting was completed in December last year. The film is currently set to release on June 26, 2026.
Even after the Dubai schedule was cancelled, the makers are trying to stay on track. However, last-minute changes can affect timelines. It is still unclear whether the release date will remain the same.
The film is the third part of the Welcome franchise. It does not include original stars Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor, but it still has a huge cast. Fans are especially excited to see Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon reunite after many years.
The film also features Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, and many others.
The story will follow an action-packed journey set in a jungle, mixed with comedy and adventure.
