“90s Onscreen Legends Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon to Join Forces Once Again in ‘Welcome To The Jungle,’ the Third Installment of the Beloved Welcome Franchise”
The buzz surrounding ‘Welcome 3’ has been persistent, and as per recent reports, the film might witness the pairing of Raveena Tandon and Akshay Kumar. Sources from Filmfare suggest that Raveena is under consideration for the lead role in ‘Welcome 3,’ yet no official confirmation has surfaced.
Should the collaboration occur, it marks a 19-year cinematic reunion for Raveena and Akshay. Their prior on-screen venture was the 2004 film ‘Aan: Men at Work.’
Recalling Their Engagement Days
Raveena Tandon and Akshay Kumar were once engaged during the 1990s. Despite parting ways, Raveena conveyed in a recent interview her continued friendship with Akshay. She regarded him as a sturdy pillar within the film industry, expressing, “Akshay and I are still friends… He is one of the strongest pillars of our industry,” as told to E-Times.
Reflecting on Broken Engagement
Previously, Raveena openly addressed her ‘broken engagement’ with Akshay. She stated, “We were a hit pair… I don’t know why. Everyone moves on, people have divorces, they move on, what’s the big deal?” in conversation with ANI.
Insights into ‘Welcome 3’
Regarding ‘Welcome 3,’ recent revelations disclosed its title as ‘Welcome To The Jungle.’ Notably, the initial two installments of the franchise were released in 2007 and 2015, featuring Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor. However, the third installment will see the absence of these iconic characters, instead welcoming Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in pivotal roles. The movie is slated to commence filming by year-end and is scheduled for a Christmas 2024 release.