Akshay Kumar starrer Welcome 3 title, release date locked? Here's what we know

Earlier this year, Arshad Warsi put an end to speculations by confirming that Welcome 3 is in the works. Following this announcement, discussions swirled around the film's cast, release date and title. In a recent development, both the release date and the title have reportedly been confirmed.

3 things you need to know

• Welcome 3 is the third installment in the comedy franchise.
• Welcome (2007) and Welcome Back (2015) were box office hits.
• The film will reportedly star Arshad Warsi, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and Paresh Rawal in lead roles.

When will Welcome 3 be released? 

According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, producer Firoz A Nadiadwala has locked in Christmas 2024 as the release date for Welcome 3. The movie has also been titled Welcome to the Jungle. 

(Taran Adarsh shared update about Welcome 3 | Image: Taran Adarsh/X)

The tweet read, "Firoz Nadiadwala locks Christmas 2024 for ‘WELCOME 3’… #WelcomeToTheJungle is the title of the third installment of #Welcome franchise… Producer #FirozANadiadwala has decided to bring the family entertainer in #Christmas2024.It may be recalled that the producer had released #Welcome [first part] in #Christmas2007." 

When Arshad Warsi opened up about Welcome 3

Arshad Warsi, in an earlier interview, revealed that the star-studded ensemble including Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Sanjay Dutt will be part of Welcome 3. The actor shared that the film boasts an "unmatched scale, with an unreal cost and climax". The film stars Arshad Warsi, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Paresh Rawal among others.

Welcome and Welcome Back, both produced by Firoz Nadiadwala, are popular comedy films that have earned a special place in the hearts of Indian audiences. The first installment featured actors like Katrina Kaif, Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, and Mallika Sherawat. Welcome Back continued the legacy with stars like John Abraham, Shruti Haasan, Dimple Kapadia and Naseeruddin Shah.