The ‘Welcome’ franchise is all set for Welcome 4 with the reunion of Paresh Rawal, Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar as Uday Shetty, Majnu Bhai and Dr Ghungroo. Scriptwriting is in advanced stages, with new comic-style villains and a new story, while Welcome to the Jungle will be released on June 26.
“Welcome to the Jungle”, Welcome’s third hit single, has reached its last song photo session before its theatrical release on June 26. Producer Feroz Nadiadwala brings back Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and Paresh Rawal as new and funny villains for maximum laughs, perfect for cinema that craves comedy.
‘Hello 4 He sees the “Hello” trio returning.
As reported by Mid-day, the beloved trio of Uday Shetty, Majnu Bhai and Dr Ghungroo from 2007’s ‘Welcome’ and 2015’s ‘Welcome Back’ are gearing up for ‘Welcome 4’. Fayrouz and his team of writers are writing the script for “Welcome 4”. It is in advanced stages now. Expect Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, and Paresh Rawal to reprise their roles. Rawal will also appear in Welcome to the Jungle, but he will be playing a different character, not the Doctor.
Ghungroo. The script for “Welcome 4” is written so that these three characters are organically woven into the plot. The story will be completely different
“Welcome 4” will feature new villains
Previous ‘Welcome’ films starred the late Feroz Khan and Naseeruddin Shah as antagonists. The makers of the fourth film are said to be keen on introducing new villains. “Welcome 4” will have more of a likable character known more for his comedic escapades and timing than his underworld exploits.
Top lead actors are in talks for these roles. It falls under the realm of genres that include humor, magic, and action.
Welcome to the world of the comics franchise
The ‘Welcome’ franchise is a popular comedy film series produced by Feroz A. Nadiadwala and directed by Anees Bazmee. It started with the 2007 blockbuster ‘Welcome’, which focused on Dubai-based don Uday Shetty (Nana Patekar) and his adopted brother Majnu Bhai (Anil Kapoor) as they try to marry off Uday’s sister while hiding their criminal past.
The film features a star cast including Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Paresh Rawal, Mallika Sherawat, and the late Feroz Khan in his final role.
The series continued with Welcome Back (2015), which changed the landscape but brought back Uday, Majnu Bhai and Dr. Ghungroo (Paresh Rawal) in another crime-comedy setting aimed at family audiences, featuring superior action with comic-style villains rather than dark gangsters.
