Almost immediately after the trailer dropped, social media conversations began gravitating towards the duo’s scenes. While the film boasts one of the largest ensemble casts assembled for a Bollywood comedy in recent years, many viewers seemed to find themselves drawn to the familiar dynamic between two stars who have shared a long and successful history.

For an entire generation of moviegoers, Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty were fixtures of the action-comedy universe. They emerged around the same period, built their careers in the action genre and eventually discovered an effortless on-screen camaraderie that filmmakers repeatedly returned to.

Their collaborations stretch back decades. From action entertainers such as Mohra to comic capers like Hera Pheri to ensemble favourites like Awara Paagal Deewana, Phir Hera Pheri among others, the two actors developed a screen relationship that felt natural. Even when they were not the central focus of a film, their interactions often became among its most memorable moments.

What made the pairing work was contrast. Akshay’s quick-fire energy complemented Suniel’s calmer presence. One actor would escalate the situation while the other reacted to it. Over time, audiences became familiar with that. It was never about one actor overpowering the other. It was about watching two performers who understood exactly how to bring out the best in each other.

That chemistry appears intact in Welcome To The Jungle. The trailer offers only brief glimpses of their interactions, yet those moments have generated disproportionate attention compared to many of the film’s bigger action set pieces. In a trailer filled with spectacle, viewers seem to be responding most strongly to familiarity.

Hindi cinema has witnessed countless successful on-screen partnerships, but very few have remained consistently associated with crowd-pleasing entertainers across multiple decades. Akshay and Suniel belong to a group of actors whose filmographies are deeply intertwined with some of the most rewatchable commercial films of the 2000s.

In recent years, Bollywood has increasingly relied on franchises, familiar characters and established brands to reconnect with audiences. Yet nostalgia alone rarely works. What viewers ultimately want is confirmation that the chemistry they remember still exists.

The Welcome To The Jungle trailer seems to provide exactly that reassurance. The film may be selling jungle adventures, large-scale comedy and an ensemble packed with familiar faces, but one of its strongest assets appears to be something simpler – the comfort of watching Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty share screen space again.

For many viewers, this is a reminder of an era when action-comedies dominated the box office, punchlines travelled through word of mouth rather than social media, and a pair of actors could become a genre unto themselves. Judging by the response to the trailer, audiences haven’t forgotten.

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The title track, originally composed by Sajid–Wajid and now reimagined by Vikram Montrose, is a high-voltage, mass-appeal anthem built for the big screen. Vocals by Shaan, Priya Patidar, and Vikram Montrose bring raw energy, while Shabbir Ahmed’s original lines merge with fresh verses by Meggha Bali to create an instantly memorable, room-owning anthem.

The complete soundtrack — six grand tracks ranging from groove anthems and glamorous dance numbers to cinematic showpieces — showcases big Bollywood energy and extends the musical legacy of the Welcome franchise.
Director Ahmed Khan commented, “We wanted every song in Welcome To The Jungle to feel cinematic, entertaining, and mounted on a massive scale. Music plays a huge role in building the world and energy of the film.”
Music Director Vikram Montrose added, “This soundtrack celebrates what audiences love about big Bollywood entertainers — energetic, stylish, theatrical songs that stay with you.”

Mandar Thakur, CEO of Junglee Music/Times Music, said, “The Welcome franchise stands for larger-than-life entertainment. With Welcome To The Jungle, Junglee Music has delivered a soundtrack that honors that legacy and then some. These tracks will land differently with listeners.”

Directed by #AhmedKhan and produced by #FirozNadiadwala, Welcome To The Jungle promises to be one of the year’s biggest comedy entertainers. The title track is now streaming on major audio platforms via Junglee Music. Watch the full video on the Times Music YouTube channel.
Comedy. Chaos. Nostalgia. Bangers.

Watch it on YouTube: Welcome to the Jungle (Title Track) | Akshay Kumar | Disha Patani | Shaan | Vikram Montrose| Priya P

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Reacting to the border sequence, Suniel also shared how the moment had both him and Ahan cracking up. He wrote, “And AJ that one take on me…hilariouss. Ahan’s cracking up, I’m cracking up, rare to find a film that has generation howling together!”

He further added, “AJ only you can pull off this level of madness with such swag.”
Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film boasts a power packed starcast featuring Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Mrunal Thakur, Neeru Bajwa, Chunky Panday, Kubbra Sait, Deepak Dobriyal, Vindu Dara Singh, Roshni Walia, Sharat Saxena, Sahil Mehta and the late Mukul Dev.

If the first film brought the masti, this one promises to double it.

Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, A Devgn Films and SOS 2 Limited production, Son of Sardar 2 is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande.
Produced by N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. Son Of Sardaar 2 is releasing in cinemas today.

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One netizen wrote, “Perfect Performance for Sooraj Pancholi,” while another wrote, “Sooraj Second half…Salman Bhai ne sahi bola; Abhi raat hai kal Sooraj chamkega.” A user commented, “Mera bhai, more power to you! We wish you good luck for the new beginnings again,” and another commented, “Fast fast you’ll have new movies, projects so we can watch u more on big screens.” Another comment read, “Awesome..your debut movie of Hero was good, same vibe..you should keep doing films..future star,” and the list of praises seems never-ending for Sooraj.

With Kesari Veer, Sooraj Pancholi marked a significant addition to his growing body of work. Despite sharing the screen space with #SunielShetty, #VivekOberoi and others, Sooraj maintained his stance and stayed true to his craft. Considering that the character demanded physical and emotional range, Sooraj ensured to fulfill all, only to deliver a promising performance and register a memorable return to the screens. Now that the audiences are seeing Sooraj’s range as a performer, they are eager to know more about what’s next for him.

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These enemies are shown torturing people, especially women, while trying to take control of Hindu lands. During one such fight, Hamirji meets Rajal (#AkankshaSharma), a brave woman also trying to save others. Together, they stand against the cruelty. Meanwhile, a powerful Sultan plans to destroy the holy Somnath Temple and loot its treasure of gold. He sends Zafar Khan (#VivekOberoi), a ruthless warrior, to lead the attack. Their army destroys Shiva temples, even throwing Shivlings down mountains, creating terror. In one of these villages lives Vagdaji (#SunielShetty), a fierce Shiva devotee who rises to defend his faith. From here, the story turns to intense battle scenes and multiple failed attempts by the Sultan’s army to conquer Somnath Temple.

Vivek Oberoi stands out as Zafar Khan. His powerful screen presence, controlled expressions, and strong villainous aura remind viewers of Padmaavat’s Khilji. He’s easily one of the highlights of the film.
Suniel Shetty, as Vagdaji, delivers a solid and emotional performance. But the slow-motion, overdone stunts he’s given feel unnecessary and could have been more grounded.
Sooraj Pancholi puts in a good effort but lacks the depth and intensity needed for a heroic figure like Hamirji. His action scenes are decent, but emotionally, he falls short.

Surprisingly, Akanksha Sharma, in her debut, shines brightly. She’s graceful, confident, and delivers natural expressions. She holds her ground even in scenes with experienced actors and shows great promise.

However, the film falters in originality. Several scenes in the first half feel heavily inspired by Baahubali, from dramatic entries to war sequences. This takes away from the uniqueness of the story. Visually, the movie is uneven. Some shots look rich and grand, while others are clearly made on green screens, making the scenes look fake. A more realistic look and smoother editing would have helped. The music, on the other hand, is well done.

Kesari Veer is a story full of courage and devotion, with strong performances by Vivek Oberoi, Akanksha Sharma, and Suniel Shetty. But its emotional depth is lost in too much CGI, over-the-top action, and weak storytelling. It’s a decent one-time watch, especially for fans of patriotic films but it could have been so much more.

**1/2

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In a first, Sooraj Pancholi has stepped into the shoes of an unsung warrior, Hamirji Gohil, a zone where he has never stepped before. From pulling off action sequences to acing his dialogues and emoting through expressions, Sooraj Pancholi leaves no stone unturned to make a promising return to the silver screens. Besides this, the actor has also shattered the image of a loverboy by playing a warrior and creating a striking tangent in his acting curve.

As the film has released today, the audiences are in for a cinematic spectacle like no other. While Sooraj Pancholi maintains his screen presence, he is joined by #SunielShetty, #VivekOberoi, #AkankshaSharma, and others – only to deliver a story that is compelling, engaging, and from the pages of India’s history!

Kesari Veer is directed by #PrinceDhiman and produced by #KanuChauhan under the Chauhan Studios banner. A Panorama Studios worldwide release, the film is set to captivate audiences globally on May 23.

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Directed by #DharmeshDarshan, Dhadkan tells a story of love, heartbreak, and emotional complexities. Shilpa Shetty played the role of Anjali, who is torn between her love for Dev, played by Suniel Shetty, and her loyalty towards her husband, Ram, played by Akshay Kumar.

Besides an engaging narrative, the film’s soulful songs, emotionally charged performances, and dramatic plot made the film a fan favourite. Now that the musical spectacle is set to hit the screens all over again, fans can’t wait to experience the ‘Dhadkan’ magic in the theatres.

The re-release of Dhadkan, which had created a wildfire upon its original release, is expected to attract the old and the young crowd who might have missed out on the memorable film. It is expected to create a nostalgic celebration of the early 2000s Bollywood, bringing back core memories for movie buffs.

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Pighal Ke Panahon Mein is sung by celebrated vocalists Shaan and Neeti Mohan. The song is composed, arranged, and produced by Monty Sharma, with lyrics by Monty Sharma and Sanchari Sengupta, released under the Panorama Music label.

Meanwhile, the recently released trailer has left audiences eager for the film’s theatrical debut. Kesari Veer tells the story of unsung warriors who bravely fought to protect the sacred Somnath temple from invading forces in 14th-century Gujarat. The film features #SunielShetty as the fearless warrior Vegda Ji, #SoorajPancholi as Veer Hamirji Gohil, #AkankshaSharma as the fierce warrior Rajal, and #VivekOberoi as the ruthless antagonist, Zafar.

With a powerful ensemble led by Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Sooraj Pancholi, and Akanksha Sharma, Kesari Veer is directed by #PrinceDhiman and produced by Kanu Chauhan under the Chauhan Studios banner. A Panorama Studios worldwide release, the film promises a stirring blend of action, emotion, and drama — all set to hit screens on May 23.

Pighal Ke Panahon Mein | Kesari Veer | Sooraj P, Akanksha S | Shaan, Neeti Mohan, Monty Sharma

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Suniel Shetty shared, “There was everything in this film, and hence, I said yes to it. There was nothing for which I would have to say ‘no’ to it. It speaks about our Dharma and nation. Sanatan Dharma has taught us Dharma, Karma, and Seva. And this is exactly what this film depicts. It asks, ‘Who are we?’ We stay quiet and tolerate everything until we are provoked. Exactly like it’s happening right now. The government is doing an impressive job, Article 370 has been imposed in Kashmir, and there’s so much progress, and unfortunately, many people are wishing that the progress does not take place.”

He adds, “This film gives out the message of unity, that we are one as Indians. This film tells the story of #HamirjiGohil, the Somnath temple, and the times thousands of invaders tried to loot the temple, however, they failed in front of hundreds of us. Hats off to #KanuChauhan for thinking about this subject and fulfilling the dream of your late wife. I recall the time when I asked the reason behind casting me because we don’t sell now. People will have to purchase tickets to watch us, but you responded, saying that you only see me as Vegda.”

“I would also like to highlight that we are not speaking of the box office. We are talking about the small attempts made by Sooraj, #Akanksha, #PrinceDhiman, and the cast, to do something that we are passionate about, and praying that this film will work. And it only showcases India, culture, the beauty of the people, then and even today,” he concluded.

Kesari Veer: Legends Of Somnath revolves around unsung heroes who fought valiantly to save the Somnath temple in Gujarat in the 14th century AD. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Akanksha Sharma, and Sooraj Pancholi, Kesari Veer is directed by Prince Dhiman, produced by Kanu Chauhan under the Chauhan Studios banner. A Panorama Studios worldwide release, the film promises a thrilling blend of action, emotion, and drama, set to captivate audiences worldwide on 16th May 2025.

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The MMA Fighter quoted Jackie Shroff’s iconic statement, “#Jhaadlagaobhidu,” something that has resonated with the masses big time. Be it at high-end events, red carpets, or functions, Jackie Shroff has never failed to advocate for environment conservation. He has graced multiple events with ‘gamlas’ and custom plant lockets, something that has become his signature. Even when Jackie Shroff interacts with the paparazzi or the audiences, he makes sure to put forth – “Jhaad lagao bhidu” in his classic style.

While Jackie Shroff continues the rizz of his entertaining conversations with the audience and the media, the actor is set to take over the screens with his upcoming comedy flick ‘Housefull 5’. He will share the screen space with #AkshayKumar, #NanaPatekar, #AbhishekBachchan, and others. The film is slated to land in theatres on June 6, 2025. He will also be seen in Hunter 2 alongside #SunielShetty.

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