Rawal himself seemed to acknowledge the news on social media. Sharing the report through his X account, he reacted positively and signaled his approval with a short celebratory comment accompanied by a clasped hands emoji. His response further fueled anticipation among fans who were eager to see the original trio reunite.
Actor Suniel Shetty, who is part of the cast of Welcome to the Jungle and also briefly appeared in the first film directed by Anees Bazmee, also expressed his excitement online. In his message shared on X, he suggested that amid all the confusion and unpredictability in the entertainment world, certain ads just seem perfect. He described the return of Patekar, Kapoor and Rawal as the revival of the original spirit of the Welcome universe. According to Shetty, the trio represents the core energy of the franchise and their distinctive comedic style is difficult for anyone else to replicate. He added that it was wonderful to see the actors return to the series that made their characters so iconic.
Meanwhile, Welcome to the Jungle takes the franchise in a different direction with a huge cast. Along with Akshay Kumar, the film features artists like Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Sharib Hashmi, Inaamulhaq, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Mika Singh, Daler Mehndi and Farida Jalal.
With such an extensive lineup and the promise that the original trio will return in a future installment, the Welcome franchise continues to generate excitement among comedy lovers.
