Welcome To The Jungle Review: Weakest film of this franchise that work in parts only
Welcome To The Jungle Movie Rating: 2.5 Stars
Watched Welcome To The Jungle movie in Cinema. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my view on this movie.
Cast: Akshay Kumar in a double role along with, Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani and Jackie Shroff
Director: Ahmed Khan
Release Date: 26th June 2026 in cinemas
Story: Story begins when a shady tycoon Sinha (Zakir Hussain), at the behest of a crooked politician (Brijendra Kala), volunteers to squander his wealth and show losses for tax-saving purposes else he’ll be jailed for financial fraud if the opposition party wins the upcoming elections.
His trusted aide Dubey (Johny Lever) advises him to make a grand flop film. The idea is to cast flop actors and directors so that there’s no chance of the film becoming a hit. Dubey and Sinha’s daughter Jenny (Jacqueline Fernandez) hire a bumbling duo of directors Dev (Paresh Rawal) and Das (Rajpal Yadav) along with Nainsukh (Shreyas Talpade) as the cinematographer to make a 2000-crore film.
Dev & Das sign flop hero Rajeev (Akshay Kumar), his ex-girlfriend Nadira Daruwala (Disha Patani) and many other actors to work in the film which is designed to be a debacle at the box-office.
During the making of the film about army men, the actors, all of whom play members of the Indian Army, encounter actual terrorists at Azadganj where important scenes are to be shot. The terrorist group headed by Zatara (Jackie Shroff) has held entire village as captive.
Whether the screen actors defeat the terrorists, whether they manage to make the film, whether the politician’s unusual plan succeeds, and whether the biggest flop turns into a surprise hit forms the crux of this film.
Positives
1. Performances
2. Cinematography
3. Direction
4. Dialogues
5. Second Half
Negatives
1. Length
2. Climax
3. Uneven Screenplay
4. Music
5. Story
6. First Half
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film plan to watch it on its release date as liked the trailer and previous movies of this franchise. In order to create a fake ₹2,000 crore movie as part of a plan to trap an international crime cartel, a huge group of gangsters, relatives, and actors head into a jungle for filming, but the fake mission turns real when terrorists attack. The clueless crew must become unlikely heroes to save themselves and the village, leading to nonstop comedy, action, and chaos.
Welcome To The Jungle is the 3rd part of welcome franchise. It shifts away from the familiar urban setting of its predecessors and plunges into a chaotic jungle adventure. Bigger in scale and louder in ambition, the film blends slapstick comedy, action and nostalgia into a madcap entertainer that works in parts, even if it occasionally loses itself in its own chaos. Filmmakers nowadays often avoid such jokes, fearing backlash or trolling on social media. But the makers here take the irreverent and offensive humor route, and since viewers haven’t experienced this brand of comedy in a long time, it is sure to be lapped up. Along with humor, there’s also enough action to keep the interest going. And that’s not all. The film also has surprise characters who are sure to be greeted with claps and whistles. The film doesn’t digress into making statements or inventing a new wheel, its primary objective is to make people laugh and do it without being apologetic. Thankfully, the comedy remains largely clean and situational rather than relying on forced vulgarity or loud gimmicks. Many laughs emerge organically from the absurdity of the situations and the characters’ interactions. At times, the characters’ self-awareness and their tendency to laugh at their own chaos make several moments even funnier. The second half especially delivers stronger comic payoffs, with multiple sequences landing effectively. Seeing Akshay Kumar share screen space with Suniel Shetty and Raveena Tandon once again brings back memories of an era dominated by unapologetic entertainers. Thankfully, the film never relies entirely on nostalgia. These reunions feel organic rather than forced, allowing the movie to stand on its own merits. From a technical standpoint, the film embraces color, energy and spectacle. The production design complements the exaggerated tone, the songs are integrated smoothly into the narrative, and the background score enhances both the action and comedy sequences. Everything feels designed to support the film’s larger-than-life atmosphere. There’s also a Talwiinder track that plays just before the interval and it’s certainly a unique way of introducing a break in the screening.
Superstar Akshay Kumar is back to his most successful genre, comedy, and he is the star of the movie. He’s completely in his element. He makes it look easy. He doesn’t try hard. He works with the rest of the team. He keeps the movie’s energy sustained and contained. One of the biggest surprises comes from Suniel Shetty. His portrayal of Yeda Anna is delightfully eccentric and often steals scenes with its unpredictability. Arshad Warsi comfortably slips into the film’s absurd universe, while Lara Dutta adds plenty of humor as the stern Army trainer tasked with preparing a group of hopelessly clueless actors. The film truly comes alive whenever its veteran performers take centre stage. Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever and Rajpal Yadav once again demonstrate why they remain masters of screen comedy. Yet the loudest laughs often belong to Farida Jalal and Kiran Kumar. Their scenes are among the funniest in the entire film. Farida Jalal’s character communicates in a hilariously confusing language that somehow makes every interaction funnier, while Kiran Kumar’s over-the-top Urdu-infused dialogue delivery creates a perfect comedic contrast. Together, they generate some of the film’s most memorable moments. Ahmed Khan’s direction is grand, and he deserves credit for pulling off a film of this scale. This was no easy film to execute, not just because of the massive casting and grandeur, but also because it belongs to the brainrot zone, where the madness needs to be handled just right.
However, the film is not without its flaws. The story often lacks a cohesive shape, feeling more like a disconnected series of sketches rather than a fluid narrative. The dialogue occasionally relies on repetitive punchlines, cheap gags, and heavy parody that can wear thin over the nearly three-hour runtime. The first half takes time to settle and feels overstretched. With such a massive cast, several characters feel unnecessary and add little beyond adding to the noise. The music also slows the pace, with only the reprised version of Uncha Lamba Kad leaving a lasting impression. The Lara Dutta track, meanwhile, falls flat and weakens the first half considerably. A few characters also seem to have been forced into the narrative; remove them from the film and it would have made no difference. Lastly, the humor is such that a segment of the audience, especially those frequenting elite multiplexes, might frown upon it. Even the climax, as over the top as the rest of the drama, is fulfilling. Of course, for those who want logic even in comedies, this drama will simply not work. Also, for viewers who don’t like nonsensical or farcical comedies, there’s absolutely nothing in the story or screenplay. The direction heavily relies on exaggerated action sequences and CGI in the third act, with some of the newly introduced AI visuals looking poorly executed and distracting.
Overall, movie is not a flawless comedy. It is overcrowded, noisy and often indulgent. But despite its flaws, it manages to deliver enough laughs and entertaining moments to justify the ride. This is the kind of film that asks you to leave logic behind and simply surrender to the madness. If you’re looking for nuanced storytelling, deep themes or meaningful cinema, this may not be the film for you. But if your idea of a good time involves switching off your brain, gathering the family and enjoying a loud, unapologetically entertaining Bollywood comedy, movie delivers exactly what it promises. My view on this film Time Pass if you enjoy chaotic ensemble comedies packed with slapstick humor.
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