Akshay Kumar has shared an emotional message of gratitude following the release of Welcome to the Jungle, dedicating a heartfelt note to veteran actors Farida Jalal and Kiran Kumar. The actor posted a warm behind-the-scenes still featuring himself embracing Farida Jalal, while Kiran Kumar stood beside them, with cheering crowds visible in the background. His post reflected both admiration and respect for the senior actors, whom he credited for the film's overwhelming audience love.
Sharing the memorable picture on social media, Akshay wrote: "If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one for me is worth millions. Badi bi sahi keh rahi hai… THANK YOU is very small in front of what I feel right now. While I am indebted to every single soul connected to Welcome to the Jungle, I bow down in gratitude to seniors like Farida ji and Kiran Sir. It must be their blessings which is seeing our film get such unimaginable love from all of you. Love you all from the whole team of Welcome To The Jungle. Jai Mahakal."
Akshay's heartfelt note quickly resonated with fans, who appreciated the actor's humility and his acknowledgment of the veterans who have contributed to Indian cinema for decades. Rather than celebrating the film's success alone, the actor chose to shine the spotlight on Farida Jalal and Kiran Kumar, expressing that their blessings have played an important role in the audience's affection for the film.
Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome to the Jungle is written by Neeraj Vora and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala, Rakesh Dang, and Vedant Vikaas Baali under the banners of Base Industries Group, Cape of Good Films, and Seeta Films. The comedy entertainer boasts a star-studded ensemble featuring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Jackie Shroff, along with Farida Jalal and Kiran Kumar.
Released worldwide on June 26, 2026, Welcome to the Jungle opened to mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Despite the divided critical reception, the film has found significant support at the box office, emerging as one of the year's biggest Hindi releases. As of June 29, 2026, it ranks as the sixth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026, reflecting its strong commercial performance.
Akshay Kumar's emotional tribute serves as a reminder of the respect shared across generations in the film industry. His message celebrating the contribution of senior artists has added another heartwarming chapter to the journey of Welcome to the Jungle, with fans praising the actor for recognizing the people who continue to inspire both audiences and fellow performers.