Suniel Shetty on his on-screen RIVALRY with Akshay Kumar: ‘That’s always been there; the audience…’ | Hindi Movie News
Suniel Shettywith whom you have shared the screen Akshay Kumar in iconic films like ‘Hera Pheri’, ‘Dhadkan’, ‘Awara Paagal Deewana’, ‘Mohra’ and more, has opened up about reuniting with his regular co-star in his latest outing ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ and reflected on what makes their on-screen rivalry so crowd-pleasing.
Suniel Shetty on his on-screen rivalry with Akshay Kumar
In an interview with NDTV, Suniel Shetty spoke about the playful tension that has defined his pairing with Akshay Kumar across several films and whether the dynamic in “Welcome To The Jungle” is a nod to their real-life star rivalry.He said, “More than competition, I think whatever tensions there are between Akshay and I (in films), friendship always comes through in the end. That’s always been there. That’s the basic formula of Hindi films, and it’s always worked for us. Take Waqt Hamara Hai, Mohra and “Dhadkan”; confrontations have always happened. And the audience enjoys it too. The director has also used this formula here (Welcome To The Jungle) because Akshay and I don’t get along in the film.“Shetty further elaborated on the fun elements his character brings to the film. He added: “It’s important that people enjoy the moment, and that’s what it shows. Stretching their legs in a flop film, making fun of each other. My character says, ‘I’ve got to do what he’s doing.’ Of course, there’s a lot of fun.”
Suniel Shetty praises Akshay Kumar’s professionalism
Beyond the on-screen banter, Suniel Shetty also had warm words for his co-star off-camera. He said, “I admire how Akshay has managed his career, his fitness and everything, for that matter. His timing when it comes to comedy is something else.”
More about “Welcome To The Jungle”
directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz A Nadiadwala, Rakesh Dang and Vedant Vikaas Baali, Welcome To The Jungle has a massive cast including Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Lara Dutta, Farida Jalal, Johny Lever, Shreyas Yahar Kapo, Rajs Yahar Kapo and Rajspal. Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Aftab Shivdasani and several others. The film has been released in theaters on June 26, 2026, with paid previews starting Thursday.
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