'Welcome to the Jungle': Suniel Shetty's grand entry scene to be shot on 200-foot yacht in Dubai

Akshay Kumar starrer 'Welcome to the Jungle' has been the talk of the town since its announcement. And now, the Dubai schedule for the film, directed by Ahmed Khan, is finally confirmed. The cast will travel to the UAE to film what is being reported as one of the most expensive and visually spectacular sequences in the film—Suniel Shetty's grand entry scene.According to the Mid-Day report, the sequence, which will be shot over three days, draws inspiration from Feroz Khan's iconic introduction in the original 'Welcome' (2007). The report stated, "Suniel's introduction scene will be one of the most expensive [sets] in the movie, shot over three days." Shetty plays a loveable don in the film, and the makers have gone all out to make his arrival unforgettable. "The scene will be shot mid-sea, onboard a 200-foot sleek yacht with a helipad. Suniel and Arshad will get down from the helicopter and meet [the others]," the report added. Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, and Rajpal Yadav also feature in the sequence.Producer Firoz A. Nadiadwallah was insistent that this particular sequence be filmed in Dubai, despite earlier logistical hurdles. "It's one of the most important scenes in the movie. The team also felt that only Dubai suited the ambience and mood we wanted for this universal family entertainer," Nadiadwallah explained.Shetty, who has had a long personal and professional association with the emirate spanning 35 years, echoed the sentiment. "I feel safe and secure in Dubai. We will be shooting a grand sequence there in May. I am very excited to work with Firoz bhai," the actor shared.Directed by Ahmed Khan, the movie features Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Dutt, Jacqueline Fernandez, and more. It is slated for a theatrical release on June 26, 2026.