Suniel Shetty has opened up about his on-screen rivalry with Akshay Kumar as he takes a trip down memory lane.
The actor, who has shared the screen with the Welcome star in iconic films such as Hera Pheri, Dhadkan, Awara Paagal Deewanaand seal, spoke at length about portraying their on-screen camaraderie in Welcome To The Jungle.
In an exclusive interview with NDTVSuniel discussed the playful tension between their characters across various films.
He said, “More than competition, I think whatever tensions there were between Akshay and me (in films), friendship always happens at the end. That has always been there. That’s the basic formula of Hindi films, and it has always worked for us. Take Waqt Hamara Hai, Mohra, and Dhadkan; clashes have always happened, and the audience enjoys it too. The director has used that formula here too (Welcome To The Jungle) because Akshay and I don’t get along in the film.”
In addition, he offered a sneak peek into his character in the upcoming film.
“It’s important that people enjoy that moment, and that’s what’s shown—pulling each other’s legs, teasing each other. My character says, ‘I have to do what he’s doing.’ Of course, there’s a lot of fun,” the Baz actor added.
Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome To The Jungle is slated for release on June 26, 2026.
