WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE (2026) — RELEASE DATE, CAST, TRAILER & SOUNDTRACK

Welcome To The Jungle is the third film in the popular Welcome comedy franchise, headlined by Akshay Kumar. Released worldwide on 26 June 2026, this Hindi action-adventure comedy revives the series' trademark chaos with one of the biggest ensemble casts seen in recent Bollywood. Directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala, the film pairs slapstick humour with a jungle adventure and features songs from several music directors. Below are the key release, cast, trailer and soundtrack details.

Movie Facts

Film: Welcome To The Jungle (2026)
Director: Ahmed Khan
Cast: Akshay Kumar (Rajeev), Suniel Shetty (Yeda Anna), Arshad Warsi (Romeo), Paresh Rawal (Dev), Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Farida Jalal, Aftab Shivdasani, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Zakir Hussain, Vrihi Kodvara
Music Directors: Vikram Montrose, Anand Raaj Anand, Talwiinder, NDS, Sajid-Wajid (Meet Bros named in some listings)
Release Date: 26 June 2026
Budget: Rs. 125 crore
Box Office: Rs. 186.84 crore, making it the 9th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026 (per Wikipedia)

Soundtrack & Music

The film's songs are composed by Vikram Montrose, Anand Raaj Anand, Talwiinder, NDS and Sajid-Wajid, with Meet Bros named in some listings. The background score is by Hanif Shaikh. Four songs have verified singer credits via Gadgets360:

• "Welcome to the Jungle" — Shaan, Priya Patidar, Vikram Montrose
• "Ghis Ghis Ghis" — Vikram Montrose, Supriyaa Paathak
• "Ucha Lamba Kad Forever" — Anand Raj Anand, Rubai
• "Deewane Hain" — Amruta Fadnavis, Anand Raaj Anand

insideboxoffice.com lists 7 songs in total, adding "Kyun", "Tera Paisa Mera Paisa" and "O Mere Balam" — the singers for these three tracks are unconfirmed. Fans of 2026 Bollywood music can also check out our posts on Toxic (2026), Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Alpha (2026).

Watch the Official Trailer

The official trailer is out now on the Star Studios channel. Watch it here:

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Welcome To The Jungle release?
It released worldwide on 26 June 2026 in Hindi.

Who is in the cast of Welcome To The Jungle?
The ensemble includes Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez and Disha Patani. For more on the lead star, read our Akshay Kumar biography.

Who composed the music of the film?
The songs are by Vikram Montrose, Anand Raaj Anand, Talwiinder, NDS and Sajid-Wajid, with the background score by Hanif Shaikh.

How did the film perform at the box office?
It collected Rs. 186.84 crore worldwide, becoming the 9th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026 (per Wikipedia), though reviews were mixed.