Welcome To The Jungle Budget: Akshay Kumar-Led Ensemble Comedy Cost Lower Than Expected To Make - Here's How Much!

Welcome to the Jungle director claims film’s budget was Rs 125 cr, shot in 75 shifts

Ahmed Khan, director of Welcome to the Jungle, has claimed that with over 30 mainstream actors in the cast, his total budget of the film was Rs 125 crore.

Welcome To The Jungle Budget: Akshay Kumar-Led Ensemble Comedy Cost Lower Than Expected To Make - Here's How Much!

One of the biggest talking points surrounding Welcome To The Jungle isn’t just its massive ensemble cast or its box office performance, it’s Akshay Kumar’s unique remuneration model. Instead of charging his customary acting fee upfront, the superstar opted for a backend deal, agreeing to take no salary for the film while securing a percentage share of the profits. This move significantly reduced the film’s making cost while giving Akshay a veste…