Suniel Shetty admitted that he was initially skeptical about joining ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ because of the huge cast, but he is glad he said yes. He dismissed comparisons to “Tropic Thunder” and said the audience would decide, adding that “brain rot cinema” could also work. He is now gearing up for the action thriller ‘Hitman’ with Tiger Shroff.
Suniel Shetty revealed that he had doubts about joining Welcome to the Jungle because of the large cast, but is glad he finally made the decision. He shrugged off comparisons to “Tropic Thunder,” leaving the judgment to the audience, while also noting that “brain rot cinema” has its own place and can strike a chord with viewers.
Suniel Shetty opens up about his initial doubts about ‘Welcome to the Jungle’
While Suniel had reservations about signing on for Welcome to the Jungle, he is now glad he changed his mind. The film, directed by Ahmed Khan, grossed over Rs 50 crore in its opening weekend. As reported in Mid-Day, Shetty said about the ensemble film that has a lead cast of over 30 actors: “Initially I was skeptical about doing it because I wasn’t sure I could do justice to so many actors.” “I knew the script was exaggerated, but because I was comfortable with my producers, Fayrouz Nadallah and Ahmed, I agreed to it.
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Suniel Shetty rejects ‘Tropic Thunder’ comparisons to ‘Welcome to the Jungle’
Many observers have pointed out the similarities between “Welcome to the Jungle”, which also stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon and Disha Patani, among others, and Ben Stiller’s 2008 Hollywood comedy “Tropic Thunder”, in which a film crew’s jungle shooting turns into a real-life combat situation. However, Shetty remains unfazed by such comparisons, arguing that “comparisons will continue to happen. What makes a difference is the writing, the performances, the director’s vision, and our belief that putrid, over-the-top cinema will work too.”
We are no one to judge.
The audience enjoyed Welcome to the Jungle.”
Suniel Shetty is gearing up for the suspense thriller Hitman with Tiger Shroff
After completing the comedy film, Sunil is now gearing up for an action thriller titled ‘Hitman’. Output
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The film sees Shetty taking on the role of mentor to Tiger Shroff’s character. There is a buzz that his role carries shades of grey, though Shetty chose to play it close to his chest, saying only: “I can’t say anything until the producer announces it.
Gray is always good, black is never.”
Suniel Shetty on why comedies are as important as showbiz films
Sunil stressed that comedies have the same value as big films like ‘Dhurandhar’. “I love
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cinema. For me, entertainment is [a movie] Which appeals to children and families. “The way they go to theaters for ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ speaks for itself,” he said.
