Suniel Shetty reprises ‘Yeda Anna’ role in ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, to feature in three grand songs, ‘He refuses to get old’ |
Suniel Shetty is well-known for his amazing style of comedy that fans adore. He shares a great friendship with Akshay Kumar, having teamed up with him in many films. The pair will collaborate once again in Firoz Nadiadwala’s upcoming film, ‘Welcome To The Jungle’. Reportedly, Suniel Shetty will return as the memorable character ‘Yeda Anna’ from ‘Awara Paagal Deewana’.Director Ahmad Khanconfirms role detailsDirector Ahmad Khan recently spoke to Pinkvilla, confirming the latest updates and unveiling key insights about Anna’s role. He said, “Well, Suniel is playing the character that we have picked up from ‘Awara Paagal Deewana’, Yeda Anna. So, he is playing Yeda Anna with a little different touch. He has got that already up his sleeve, the same character.”
Character dynamics and on-screen chemistryHe further explained that viewers will see Anna as the same Suniel who was known for playing the funny, humorous characters Yeda Anna and Shyam. He also mentioned that this character has a great banter with Akshay and Arshad Warsi, which will increase the fun and chaos in the film. He highlighted the long-standing rapport between Suniel and Akshay, saying their timing is just right. With Suniel, Akshay Kumar, and Arshad together, the fun is multiplied threefold.Suniel Shetty’s reaction and special songsThe director pointed out Anna’s response when he first found out about his role. Ahmad said, “He has always been a part of the Nadiadwala team with Feroz Nadiadwala. He is always in all Nadiadwala films. So, irrespective, he knew that he was going to be there. But when we told him the character, he completely jumped up. He said, I am not doing comedy films. But if this is the film and this is the role, I am hands-on completely.” Khan also revealed that Suniel Shetty will feature in three big songs. “He’s got three songs. I made him dance in his younger days. Now, again, I’m making him dance, and that’s the best part about the man. He refuses to get old.”‘Welcome To The Jungle’ star-studded cast‘Welcome To The Jungle’ brings together a powerhouse cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, and more. The team plans to finish shooting by January 2026, aiming for a release around the middle of the year.
