Ahmed Khan reveals ambitious new plan for Akshay Kumar starrer Welcome To The Jungle; shift grand sets to Mumbai The ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran appear to be impacting Bollywood schedules, with yet another big-ticket film altering its plans. After reports of Shah Rukh Khan’s King calling off its Dubai shoot, the makers of Welcome To The Jungle, led by Akshay Kumar, have also cancelled their planned schedule in the UAE. The team, which includes an ensemble cast featuring Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Arshad Warsi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Lara Dutta, and Shreyas Talpade among others, was initially set to fly to Dubai for a lavish song shoot. However, with the situation not stabilising, the makers have now opted to shift the entire schedule to Mumbai. According to a report by Mid-Day, 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. Nadiadwala 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. ”Confirming the development, director Ahmed Khan shared insights into the revised plan and the scale of the shoot now being mounted in Mumbai. “Producer Firoz A... #Akshay_Kumar #Rukh_Khan #Kumar_starrer #geopolitical_tensions #impacting_Bollywood #Bollywood_schedules #Khan_reveals #Ahmed_Khan #reveals_ambitious #ongoing_geopolitical
Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla preponed: Priyadarshan comedy to now release on April 10, 2026 Balaji Motion Pictures has officially announced a new release date for its upcoming film Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar. The film, which was earlier scheduled to arrive in theatres on May 15, 2026, has now been preponed and will release on April 10, 2026. The shift in date places the film in an earlier theatrical window, giving it additional breathing space amid a competitive release calendar. The decision to advance the release is being viewed as a strategic move, particularly considering Akshay Kumar’s busy lineup of theatrical releases in 2026. By arriving earlier, Bhooth Bangla is expected to benefit from reduced box office congestion, allowing the film a more focused run in cinemas. Industry observers note that the move reflects a growing emphasis on spacing out major releases to maximise audience engagement and theatrical longevity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar)Since its announcement, Bhooth Bangla has generated steady interest, largely due to its genre positioning and creative team. The film marks Akshay Kumar’s collaboration with director Priyadarshan, a pairing that has previously delivered several popular comedy entertainers in the past. While details of the plot remain under wraps, the film is expected to blend the filmmaker’s trademark humour with horror elements. The ensemble cast further adds to th... #Akshay_Kumar #Kumar #Balaji_Motion #Motion_Pictures #Bhooth_Bangla #officially_announced #Kumar_starrer #starring_Akshay #starrer_Bhooth #Akshay
