One of the most highly anticipated sequels in recent times, Akshay Kumar-starrer Welcome 3 is all set to go on floors soon. The fan-favorite comedy films have been an overwhelming success at the box office and fans can’t wait for the third installment in the franchise. While Akshay Kumar will be back to playing the lead in Welcome 3 titled Welcome to the Jungle, Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor will not be a part of the next film
Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor wowed fans as Uday and Maju in Welcome and Welcome Back. While Akshay was not a part of Welcome Back, fans were wondering whether the trio will be back in Welcome 3. However, it was reported that Anil and Nana will not be a part of Welcome 3.
While Anil and Nana have made the character of Majnu and Uday iconic, Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi will be playing similar characters in Welcome To The Jungle. According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Anil asked for a huge fee for Welcome 3, which made it difficult for the makers to get him onboard. Reportedly, the actor demanded a huge fee of Rs 18 crore to star in Welcome to the Jungle.
There can’t be a Welcome without Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar. They were first offered the film, but the conversation soon fell through. Producer Firoz Nadiadwala got the shock of his life when Anil Kapoor demanded Rs. 18 crores to act in the film,” the report in Bollywood Life revealed.
