Sanjay Dutt backs out from Akshay Kumar starrer Welcome To The Jungle- Reports

Welcome to the Jungle is touted to be one of the highly anticipated movies as it boasts an ensemble star cast. Moreover, it reunites Raveena Tandon and Akshay after 20 years and fans are quite psyched to see this hot pairing again onscreen. However, the latest report suggests that actor Sanjay Dutt exited from Welcome to the Jungle due to health issues. Reportedly, Sanjay has only shot for a day in Madh Islands.

Here’s why Sanjay Dutt exited from Welcome 3

According to Pinkvilla’s report, the source close to the project disclosed that his character had a lot of action. But he has decided to walk out considering his health issues. Additionally, he has done hard-core action in his previous films including KGF 2, Leo, Samrat Prithiviraj and others. For the unversed, the Munna Bhai MMBS was diagnosed with Lung cancer stage 4 and recovered from it in 2021. Nevertheless, a confirmation of the same is yet to be made by the makers or the actor himself.

Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Dutt have worked together in movies like Amaanat, Blue and Samrat Prithviraj. Now, they are coming together for Welcome To Jungle and Hera Pheri 3.

Welcome 3 comprises of new cast. The movie brings back Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal in the third instalment sans Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and Katrina Kaif. Welcome To The Jungle is a multi-starrer movie which is directed by Ahmed Khan. The movie also stars Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi. It also has Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda. Moreover, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Sayaji Shinde, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma are also seen. Adding to the charm are talented actresses Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani and Vrihi Kodvara.

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