After King, Now Welcome 3: Big Money Big Risk?

With only two months left for release, the theatrical rights of Welcome to the Jungle have reportedly been acquired by a major company. The update was first shared by Film Information, though the buyer’s name was not revealed.

Bollywood Hungama has now reported that Marudhar is aiming to secure the overseas rights. The company recently purchased the rights for King and is said to be confident about this film’s overseas performance.

According to an insider, Marudhar believes the big cast and franchise value can help the film enjoy a strong run outside India. The deal is reportedly expected to close by this month.

Apart from overseas rights, domestic rights have reportedly gone to JioStar. The same company is also said to have acquired the satellite and OTT rights.

Although the film has not created major buzz so far, these updates have generated some fresh interest. At the same time, they have also raised several questions among online users.

Some users expressed concern over director Ahmed Khan and the type of films he has made earlier. A few even claimed with confidence that the film may not turn out well.

There are also worries that if the film underperforms, Marudhar and JioStar could face losses. Reports of a high budget have added doubts about recovery.

Akshay Kumar’s fans, however, remain confident about the project. They believe the sequel factor and connection to two successful films can attract audiences.

Fans have also urged the makers to release strong promotional material soon. Effective marketing could play a key role in building momentum before release.

Welcome to the Jungle features an ensemble cast. Its success may largely depend on comedy, which has become difficult for many Bollywood films after the pandemic.

Based on the release timeline, the trailer could arrive next month. Audiences are now waiting to see whether the film receives the strong response expected by fans.