Akshay Kumar, Ahmed Khan and team wrap up shoot of ‘Welcome to the Jungle’; Tusshar Kapoor shares BTS photo

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The much-anticipated action-comedy Welcome to the Jungle has reached an important production milestone, with lead actor Akshay Kumar, director Ahmed Khan, and the cast and crew wrapping up the year-end shooting schedule, generating fresh excitement ahead of the film’s eventual release. Veteran actor Tusshar Kapoor marked the occasion by sharing a behind-the-scenes photo on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into the camaraderie and energy on set.

Tusshar’s Instagram post, captioned “And it’s a wrap for the year-end schedule of #welcometothejungle….thank you to the entire crew, we miss you all in this pic #2ndlastsemester,” featured key members of the team, including Akshay Kumar, Ahmed Khan and producer Firoz A. Nadiadwala, underscoring the collective effort behind the film’s extensive schedule.

The recently completed phase of filming was said to be crucial, with reports suggesting that the climax portions were shot during this window — a sequence expected to be central to the film’s narrative and scale. Director Ahmed Khan and his team have kept fans engaged by regularly sharing glimpses from the sets on social media, while his wife, Shaira Ahmed Khan, also posted a fun BTS video that captured moments of laughter among the cast during the shoot.

Welcome to the Jungle boasts a star-studded ensemble including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Tusshar Kapoor and many others. According to insiders, an introductory song featuring the full cast is scheduled to be filmed in January, which will likely signal the final stages of production before the film wraps up shooting early next year.

Presented by Base Industries Group, produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala and directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome to the Jungle continues the legacy of the beloved Welcome franchise, blending comedy with adventure and ensemble performances. With the major year-end schedule now complete, fans are eager for more updates as the film edges closer to its mid-2026 release.